The Beautiful (and Talented) Amanda Peet Quiz

Answer: January 1972

Amanda was born on January 11, 1972 in New York, New York.

Answer: Charles and Penny

Amanda and her older sister were the only offspring of her parents, Charles, an attorney, and Penny, a social worker. Her parents were divorced in 1990.

Answer: history

Amanda graduated from the Columbia University in 1994 with a B.A. degree in history. After graduation, she studied for 4 years under Uta Hagen.

Answer: USA Today

This quote was said during an interview with "USA Today" in the December 13, 1996 issue.

Answer: 2001

Amanda earned her first nomination in the category of Favorite Supporting Actress in a Comedy/Romance for a Blockbuster Entertainment award in 2001 for her role as Jill St. Claire in "The Whole Nine Yards". She reprises her role as Jill in 2004's, "The Whole Ten Yards".

Answer: Law and Order

Amanda played the role of Leslie Harlan in the episode, "Hot Pursuit", of "Law and Order" which aired in the U.S. on November 8, 1995. She then played the role of Kathy on "The Single Guy" in the episode "Wedding" which first aired in the U.S. on February 22, 2996.

Her next role was as Shelley in "Spin City"'s episode, "Snowbound" which aired in the U.S. on February 25, 1997. Amanda then played the role of Linette on "Seinfeld" in the episode, "The Summer of George", which aired in the U.S. on May 15, 1997.

Answer: 2000

Amanda was one of many people chosen by the editors of "PEOPLE" for the 11th "Most Beautiful" issue. Joining her on the list were Ben Affleck, Billy Campbell, Neve Campbell, Tom Cruise, Rupert Everett, Ashley Judd, Jude Law, Rob Lowe, Hilary Swank, Denzel Washington, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Nick Carter, Faith Hill, Ricky Martin, T-Boz, Tina Turner and Shania Twain, Scott Erickson, John Michael Gambill, Michelle Kwan, Ming Tsai, Alison Deans and Joshua Bell.

Answer: Whipped

In 2000's "Whipped", three guys, (Brian Van Holt, Judah Domke, Zorre Barber), think they are God's gift to women, and end up dating the same girl, Mia, (played by Amanda). "Whipped" was released in theaters in the U.S. on September 1, 2000.

Answer: Judith Fessbeggler

Amanda played the role of Judith Fessbeggler in 2001's "Saving Silverman", starring Jason Biggs, Stave Zahn and Jack Black. She played the role of Nina Harris in the film, "Two Ninjas", the role of Jane Bannister in "Body Shots" and the role of Jack Barrett in the TV series, "Jack and Jill", which aired on the WB during it's 2-year run.

Answer: Rachel

Written and directed by Burr Steers, Kieran Culkin plays the title role, Jason "Igby" Slocumb, Jr., (Rory Culkin, Kieran's younger brother, plays the role of Igby at 10 years old). It also stars Claire Danes, Jeff Goldblum, Jared Harris, Ryan Phillippe, Bill Pullman, Susan Sarandon, and Rory Culkin.

This film made it's first appearance at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 23, 2002 and was then released to limited theaters in the U.S. on September 13, 2002.