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Born in [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], Amis first worked as a [[Ford Models|Ford]] model before she began acting in the 1980s. She made her feature film debut in the 1985 comedy film ''[[Fandango (1985 film)|Fandango]]'', opposite [[Kevin Costner]]. Following ''Fandango'', Amis next had roles in ''[[Rocket Gibraltar]]'' (1988), ''[[Where the Heart Is (1990 film)|Where the Heart Is]]'', and ''[[Rich in Love]]'' (1993). In 1993 she appeared as Josephine "Jo" Monaghan in ''[[The Ballad of Little Jo]]''. Amis later appeared in ''[[Blown Away (1994 film)|Blown Away]]'' (1994), ''[[The Usual Suspects]]'' (1995) and the blockbuster ''[[Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic]]'' in which she played Lizzy Calvert, the granddaughter of [[Rose DeWitt Bukater]] ([[Gloria Stuart]]). That same year she starred opposite [[Tom Selleck]] in the western ''[[Last Stand at Sabre River]]''. Amis left acting after her last screen appearance in the 1999 film, ''Judgement Day''. |
Born in [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], Amis first worked as a [[Ford Models|Ford]] model before she began acting in the 1980s. She made her feature film debut in the 1985 comedy film ''[[Fandango (1985 film)|Fandango]]'', opposite [[Kevin Costner]]. Following ''Fandango'', Amis next had roles in ''[[Rocket Gibraltar]]'' (1988), ''[[Where the Heart Is (1990 film)|Where the Heart Is]]'', and ''[[Rich in Love]]'' (1993). In 1993 she appeared as Josephine "Jo" Monaghan in ''[[The Ballad of Little Jo]]''. Amis later appeared in ''[[Blown Away (1994 film)|Blown Away]]'' (1994), ''[[The Usual Suspects]]'' (1995) and the blockbuster ''[[Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic]]'' in which she played Lizzy Calvert, the granddaughter of [[Rose DeWitt Bukater]] ([[Gloria Stuart]]). That same year she starred opposite [[Tom Selleck]] in the western ''[[Last Stand at Sabre River]]'' and acted in the cult-classic [[Nadja (film)|Nadja]]. Amis left acting after her last screen appearance in the 1999 film, ''Judgement Day''. |
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In 2005, Amis founded MUSE Elementary, a Reggio-inspired, independent, non-profit school in the [[Topanga, California]] area of [[Los Angeles]] serving the need for progressive and individualized education touching lives as deeply as possible, both locally and globally. |
In 2005, Amis founded MUSE Elementary, a Reggio-inspired, independent, non-profit school in the [[Topanga, California]] area of [[Los Angeles]] serving the need for progressive and individualized education touching lives as deeply as possible, both locally and globally. |
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Born | Susan Elizabeth Amis |
Occupation | Actress/Model |
Years active | 1984–1999 |
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Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Amis (born January 5, 1962) is an American film actress and former model.
Career
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Amis first worked as a Ford model before she began acting in the 1980s. She made her feature film debut in the 1985 comedy film Fandango, opposite Kevin Costner. Following Fandango, Amis next had roles in Rocket Gibraltar (1988), Where the Heart Is, and Rich in Love (1993). In 1993 she appeared as Josephine "Jo" Monaghan in The Ballad of Little Jo. Amis later appeared in Blown Away (1994), The Usual Suspects (1995) and the blockbuster Titanic in which she played Lizzy Calvert, the granddaughter of Rose DeWitt Bukater (Gloria Stuart). That same year she starred opposite Tom Selleck in the western Last Stand at Sabre River and acted in the cult-classic Nadja. Amis left acting after her last screen appearance in the 1999 film, Judgement Day.
In 2005, Amis founded MUSE Elementary, a Reggio-inspired, independent, non-profit school in the Topanga, California area of Los Angeles serving the need for progressive and individualized education touching lives as deeply as possible, both locally and globally.
Personal life
Since June 4, 2000, Amis has been married to film director James Cameron, whom she met while filming Titanic.[1] Amis and Cameron have three children: Claire, Quinn, and Elizabeth Rose. She also has a son, Jasper, with first husband, Sam Robards.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1985 | Fandango | The Girl | |
1987 | The Big Town | Aggie Donaldson | |
1988 | Plain Clothes | Robin Torrence | |
1988 | Rocket Gibraltar | Aggie Rockwell | |
1989 | Twister | Maureen Cleveland | |
1990 | Where the Heart Is | Chloe McBain | |
1993 | Rich in Love | Rae Odom | |
1993 | Watch It | Anne | |
1993 | The Ballad of Little Jo | Josephine "Jo" Monaghan | Alternative title: Little Man Jo |
1993 | Two Small Bodies | Eileen Mahoney | |
1994 | Blown Away | Kate Dove | |
1994 | Nadja | Cassandra | |
1995 | The Usual Suspects | Edie Finneran | |
1996 | Cadillac Ranch | C.J. Crowley | |
1996 | One Good Turn | Laura Forrest | |
1997 | The Ex | Molly Kenyon | |
1997 | Titanic | Lizzy Calvert | |
1998 | Firestorm | Jennifer | |
1999 | Judgment Day | Jeanine Tyrell | Direct-to-video release |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | Miami Vice | Penny McGraw | 1 episode |
1997 | The Beneficiary | Connie Roos | Television movie |
1997 | Last Stand at Saber River | Martha Cable | Television movie |
1997 | Dead by Midnight | Lisa Larkin/Dr. Sarah Flint | Television movie |
References
- ^ Ghosts of the Abyss DVD – Special Features
External links
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