Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried

40 · Born: Dec 3, 1985

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 3, 1985 Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • Ann Seyfried (Sander)
  • Jack Seyfried
Relatives
  • Jennifer Seyfried (Sibling)

Biography

Amanda Seyfried, a talented actress, was born and raised in the charming city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, to a family with a rich cultural heritage. Her mother, Ann Sander, was an occupational therapist, while her father, Jack Seyfried, was a dedicated pharmacist. With roots tracing back to Germany, as well as English and Scottish ancestry, Amanda's diverse background undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping her unique personality.

As a young girl, Amanda began her journey in the entertainment industry by modeling at the tender age of eleven. Simultaneously, she honed her acting skills by participating in high school productions and taking singing lessons to refine her craft. This early exposure to the performing arts laid the foundation for her future success.

As she progressed through her education, Amanda continued to secure roles in various soap operas, gradually raising her profile across America. Her breakout role in the Tina Fey-penned teen comedy Mean Girls (2004) marked a significant turning point in her career, prompting her to defer her university education at Fordham University to focus on her film ambitions.

Subsequent television appearances and roles in films such as Mamma Mia! (2008) and Red Riding Hood (2011) solidified her international fame, cementing her status as a talented and versatile actress.

Career

2025
Seven Veils
Seven Veils as Jeanine
The Housemaid
The Housemaid as Nina Winchester
Long Bright River
Long Bright River as Mickey Fitzpatrick
2023
The Crowded Room
The Crowded Room as Rya Goodwin
2022
Skin & Bone
Skin & Bone as Serene
The Dropout
The Dropout as Elizabeth Holmes
2021
Things Heard & Seen
Things Heard & Seen as Catherine Claire
A Mouthful of Air
A Mouthful of Air as Julie Davis
2020
Mank
Mank as Marion Davies
Scoob!
Scoob! as Daphne Blake (voice)
2019
2018
Anon
Anon as The Girl
Gringo
Gringo as Sunny
First Reformed
First Reformed as Mary Mensana
2017
The Last Word
The Last Word as Anne Sherman
2015
While We're Young
While We're Young as Darby Massey
Unity
Unity as Narrator (voice)
Ted 2
Ted 2 as Samantha
Pan
Pan as Mary
Fathers & Daughters
Fathers & Daughters as Katie Davis
2013
Epic
Epic as Mary Katherine (M.K.) (voice)
Lovelace
Lovelace as Linda Lovelace
The Big Wedding
The Big Wedding as Missy O'Connor
2012
Gone
Gone as Jill Conway
2011
In Time
In Time as Sylvia Weis
A Bag of Hammers
A Bag of Hammers as Amanda (uncredited)
2010
Dear John
Dear John as Savannah Lynn Curtis
Chloe
Chloe as Chloe Sweeney
2009
Boogie Woogie
Boogie Woogie as Paige Prideaux
2008
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! as Sophie Sheridan
2007
2006
Alpha Dog
Alpha Dog as Julie Beckley
Big Love
Big Love as Sarah Henrickson
Wildfire
Wildfire as Rebecca
2005
Nine Lives
Nine Lives as Samantha
2004
Mean Girls
Mean Girls as Karen Smith
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars as Lilly Kane