Amanda Righetti

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Amanda Righetti
Amanda Righetti 2009.jpg
Righetti attending Maxim Magazine's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration, 2009
Born (1983-04-04) April 4, 1983 (age 30)
St. George, Utah, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1995–present
Spouse(s) Jordan Alan (2006–present)
Children 1

Amanda Righetti (born April 4, 1983)[1] is an American actress and film producer. She is best known for her role as Grace Van Pelt on The Mentalist, as well as her roles in Friday the 13th and The O.C.

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Personal life[edit]

The youngest of eight children,[2] Amanda Righetti was born in St. George, Utah,[1] and raised in Nevada,[3] outside Las Vegas.[2] Righetti married film director and writer Jordan Alan on April 22, 2006 on Oahu.[4] Her bridesmaid was actress Alexa Davalos.[5] Their first child, son Knox Addison Alan, was born January 10, 2013.[6][7]

Career[edit]

Amanda was first discovered in the International Cover Model Search at the age of 15 and had a successful career as a fashion model before becoming an actress. After securing a role in the pilot for a proposed series by the name of No Place Like Home she played a recurring character in the teen drama The O.C.,[2] was a regular in the primetime soap opera North Shore and in late 2005, Righetti starred in Fox's drama series Reunion. Other credits include a recurring role on K-Ville,[8] guest roles on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Entourage and a role in the TV movie Romy and Michele: In the Beginning.[2]

In 2006, Righetti signed on to star as the female lead in horror sequel Return to House on Haunted Hill. The film was released direct-to-video in October 2007. In April 2008, she was cast as the female lead in the slasher reboot Friday the 13th.[8] Production ended in June 2008 and the film was released in theaters on February 13, 2009. Also that spring, Righetti was signed to the CBS series The Mentalist,[8] in the role of Grace Van Pelt.[2] Her 2012–13 pregnancy was not reflected in her character's storyline, during which she has been filmed using selective angles and largely limited to desk duty.[9]

In September 2011, Righetti signed with talent agency UTA.[10]

Filmography[edit]

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1995 Love and Happiness[citation needed] Charlie's Kid Sister
1996 Kiss & Tell Little One
2002 Angel Blade Samantha Goodman
2007 Pipeline[11] Jocelyn Still in development as of 2012; also producer
2007 Return to House on Haunted Hill Ariel Wolfe
2008[12] Matter Stranger Short film; also associate producer[citation needed]
2008 Role Models Isabel
2009 Friday the 13th Whitney Miller
2011 The Chateau Meroux[2] Jennifer
2011 Captain America: The First Avenger S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent
2012 Cats Dancing on Jupiter Josephine Smart Also executive producer
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Riding Teen "You've Got Male" (season 2, episode 12)
2003–05 The O.C. Hailey Nichol 12 episodes
2004–05 North Shore Tessa Lewis 20 episodes
2005 Romy and Michele: In the Beginning Friendly Girl Movie
2005–06 Reunion Jenna Moretti 13 episodes
2006 Entourage Katrina "Aquamom" (season 3: episode 1)
2007 K-Ville A. J. Gossett "Cobb's Webb" (season 1: episode 2)
"No Good Deed" (season 1: episode 4)
"Boulet in a China Shop" (season 1: episode 9)
2008–
present		 The Mentalist Grace Van Pelt
2011 Wandering Eye[13][14] Maren Abbott Movie
2012 Shadow of Fear[15][16] Casey Cooper Movie
Video games
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Scarface: The World Is Yours Femme Fatale Voice only

Awards[edit]

  • 2009 New York Independent International Film and Video Festival: Best Actress in a Short Film – Amanda Righetti in "Matter"[17]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Amanda Righetti at TVGuide.com
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Amanda Righetti: Grace Van Pelt". CBS.com: The Mentalist Cast. Archived from the original on December 17, 2011. Retrieved December 17, 2011. 
  3. ^ "About". Amanda Righetti Official Website. Retrieved December 17, 2011. 
  4. ^ Riedel, Stefanie (Winter/Spring 2007). "A Wedding at a Private Estate on Oahu". Pacific Weddings. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2012. 
  5. ^ "Celebrity Wedding: Amanda Righetti & Jordan Alan". InStyle. undated. Archived from l the original on April 11, 2008. 
  6. ^ "= Amanda Righetti Welcomes Son Knox Addison". People. January 18, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2003. 
  7. ^ "Amanda Righetti Expecting First Child". People. August 23, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2012. 
  8. ^ a b c Perry, Byron (April 2, 2008). "Players: Amanda Righetti". Variety. Archived from the original on December 17, 2011. 
  9. ^ Ausiello; Kimberly Roots, Michael (August 21, 2012). "The Mentalist's Amanda Righetti Expecting First Child – Is Van Pelt Preggers Too?". TV Line. 
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 8, 2011). "UTA Signs Rob Morrow & Amanda Righetti". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2011. 
  11. ^ "In Development". Bliss Sinema. Retrieved November 1, 2012. 
  12. ^ "Festival Genius". WHIFF. Retrieved March 25, 2013. 
  13. ^ Vlessing, Etan (May 3, 2010). "Amanda Righetti toplines 'Wandering Eye': Krista Bridges joins Canadian telefilm from Incendo Media". Associated Press via The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012. 
  14. ^ Freer, Sloan. "Wandering Eye". Radio Times (UK). Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012. 
  15. ^ "Lifetime Original Movie "Shadow [of] Fear" Premieres May 28!". PCM Television News. May 10, 2012. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012. 
  16. ^ "About Shadow of Fear". Lifetime. Undated. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012. 
  17. ^ "2009 Festival Awards – New York March". New York Independent International Film and Video Festival. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2012. 

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