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Amanda CrewCanadian film and television actress
Date of Birth: 05.06.1986
Country:  Canada |
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Biography of Amanda Crew
Amanda Crew is a Canadian film and television actress. She was born on June 5, 1986, in Langley, British Columbia. Her mother is a legal secretary and her father works in telecommunications. Crew attended Brookswood Secondary School in Langley.
Early Career
Crew's career began when she was cast in the musical troupe "Dragon Tales" at the age of 10. She caught the attention of three talent agents and has been acting ever since. She was invited to participate in a Coca-Cola commercial and also appeared in several theater productions, including "Stalling," "Cordstons Courts," and "Langley, the Musical." Crew continued to refine her craft by attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA).
Rise to Fame
Crew's breakthrough role came when she was cast as Tennis McTavish in the teen series "15/Love," which had a comedic and dramatic storyline. After leaving the series in 2005, Crew portrayed Carrie Miller in the series "Whistler" from 2006 to 2008. She received a Leo Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her performance.
Film Career
Crew made her big-screen debut in 2006 in the horror film "Final Destination 3." She initially auditioned for the role of goth schoolgirl Erin Ulmer but was cast as Julie Christensen, the main character's sister. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film grossed over $100 million worldwide. In the same year, Crew also appeared in several successful Hollywood projects, including the comedy-drama "John Tucker Must Die." She had a supporting role in the film "She's The Man," starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum. In 2008, Crew landed her first leading role as Felicia Alpine in the comedy "Sex Drive" alongside Clark Duke and Seth Green.
Later Career
In 2009, Crew portrayed Wendy Campbell in the horror film "The Haunting in Connecticut" alongside Virginia Madsen and Kyle Gallner. She also appeared in the romantic drama "Charlie St. Cloud" in 2010, starring Zac Efron and Kim Basinger. Despite negative reviews, the film grossed $48 million, which recouped its budget. In 2013, Crew worked with Ashton Kutcher in the biographical film "jOBS." A year later, she reunited with Ray Liotta and Seth Green in the drama film "The Identical."
Overall, Amanda Crew's career has been marked by diverse roles in both television and film. She has showcased her talent and versatility, earning recognition and praise for her performances.
