Amanda Righetti
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Amanda Righetti | |
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 Amanda Righetti attending Maxim Magazine's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration, Santa Monica, CA on May 13, 2009 | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Jordan Alan (2006-present) |
Amanda Righetti (born April 4, 1983) is an American actress and film producer. She is best known for her roles in The Mentalist, Friday the 13th and The O.C..
Early life
She was born in St. George, Utah[1] and raised in Overton, Nevada, some 60 miles from Las Vegas. She moved to Los Angeles to seek further acting opportunities. She married film director Jordan Alan on April 29, 2006.
Career
Working as a film producer, Righetti oversaw production on numerous TV commercials and short films. She had also appeared in many commercials, including one for Fruit Gushers candy, which involved her head morphing into a giant slice of watermelon. After securing a role in the pilot for a proposed, but ultimately scrapped series by the name of No Place Like Home, Righetti caught the eye of FOX executives. She played a recurring character in teen drama The O.C., was a regular in the short-lived primetime soap North Shore and in late 2005, Righetti starred in FOX's drama Reunion.
In 2006, Righetti signed on to star as the female lead in horror sequel Return to House on Haunted Hill. The film was released straight to DVD in October 2007. In April 2008, she was cast as the female lead in the slasher remake Friday the 13th. Production ended in June 2008 and the film was released to theaters on February 13, 2009. Since September 23, 2008, Righetti has been a regular cast member on the CBS series The Mentalist.
Righetti appeared on the cover of the November 2005 issue of FHM magazine. She was ranked #59 and #84 on the FHM 100 Sexiest Women of 2005[2] and 2006,[3] respectively. More recently Righetti appeared on the covers of LAX, Maxim, and Vegas Magazine.
Screen credits
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Friday the 13th | Whitney Miller | |
| 2008 | Role Models | Isabel | |
| 2007 | Pipeline | Jocelyn | |
| 2007 | Return to House on Haunted Hill | Ariel | |
| 2002 | Angel Blade | Samantha Goodman | |
| 1996 | Kiss & Tell | Little One | |
| 1995 | Love and Happiness | Charlie's kid sister |
Information provided by The Internet Movie Database[4]
Television
| Year | Programme | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-Present | The Mentalist | Grace Van Pelt | Season 1: 23 episodes Season 2: 23 episodes |
| 2007 | K-Ville | A.J. Gossett | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Marlowe (2007) | Jessica Reede | N/A |
| 2006 | Entourage | Katrina | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Enemies | Kelly Callaway | 1 episode (Pilot) |
| 2005 | Reunion | Jenna Moretti | 13 episodes |
| 2005 | Romy and Michele: In the Beginning | Friendly Girl | 1 episode |
| 2004-05 | North Shore | Tessa Lewis | 20 episodes |
| 2003-05 | The O.C. | Hailey Nicol | 12 episodes |
| 2003 | No Place Like Home | N/A | N/A |
| 2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Riding Teen | 1 episode |
Information provided by The Internet Movie Database[4]
Video Games
| Year | Game | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Scarface: The World Is Yours | N/A | Voice only |
Information provided by The Internet Movie Database[4]
References
- ^ "Amanda Righetti Official Website". Bio. Retrieved May 29, 2007.
- ^ "FreeJose.com". FHM 100 Sexiest Women of 2005. Retrieved February 14, 2007.
- ^ "FreeJose.com". FHM 100 Sexiest Women of 2006. Retrieved February 14, 2007.
- ^ a b c Righetti's Profile on The Internet Movie Database