Amy Landecker

Amy Landecker

56 · Born: Sep 30, 1969

Personal Details

BornSep 30, 1969 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse
  • Bradley Whitford

    ( Jul 17, 2019 to Dec 8, 2025 )
  • Jackson Michael Lynch

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 22, 2013 )
Parents
  • John Records Landecker
Relatives
  • Joseph N. Welch (Great Grandparent)

Biography

Amy Landecker embarked on her theatrical journey in Chicago, Illinois, where she had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed institutions such as the Steppenwolf and Goodman theaters. Her impressive work in a Bob Falls-directed production of Rebecca Gilman's play caught the attention of industry professionals, leading to her relocation to New York City and the Public Theatre. During her time in the Big Apple, she was affiliated with the Barrow St Theater and Second Stage, further honing her craft.

Her outstanding performance in Tracy Letts' "Bug" earned her an ensemble Obie award, a prestigious recognition that opened doors to new opportunities. Her stage work in Los Angeles ultimately led to her being cast as "Mrs. Samsky" in the Coen brothers' Academy Award-nominated film, A Serious Man (2009). This marked the beginning of a thriving on-camera career in both film and television, with notable appearances in Louie (2010),Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000),Enough Said (2013),and her starring role as "Sarah Pfefferman" in the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning series, Transparent (2014).

In addition to her on-screen accomplishments, Amy has also ventured into writing, developing pilots for FX and Amazon. Furthermore, she is a highly sought-after voiceover talent, with a wide range of experience in animation and commercials.

Career

2025
I Wish You All the Best
I Wish You All the Best as Brenda de Backer
Shell
Shell as Detective Flores
2023
Missing
Missing as Heather
2022
Minx
Minx as Bridget Westbury
2021
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two as Barbara Gordon / Carla Viti (voice)
2020
Project Power
Project Power as Gardner
Little Birds
Little Birds as Vanessa Savage
Your Honor
Your Honor as Nancy Costello
2019
Snatchers
Snatchers as Nurse Cheryl
Transparent
Transparent as Sarah Pfefferman
Bombshell
Bombshell as Dianne Brandi
Sneaky Pete
Sneaky Pete as Lorraine Sheffield
2018
Trollhunters
Trollhunters as Barbara Lake (voice)
2017
2016
Dreamland
Dreamland as Olivia
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange as Dr. Bruner
2015
Project Almanac
Project Almanac as Kathy Raskin
Babysitter
Babysitter as Janine
2014
Transparent
Transparent as Sarah Pfefferman
2013
All Is Bright
All Is Bright as Therese Girard
Clear History
Clear History as Nathan's Wife
Enough Said
Enough Said as Debbie
2009
A Serious Man
A Serious Man as Mrs. Samsky
2007
Dan in Real Life
Dan in Real Life as Cindy Lamson
2025
For Worse
For Worse as Director, Screenplay