Self-confidence, authority, unpredictability are qualities that almost always possess heroines played in Amy's Brenneman movies and TV shows. An actress from the United States became famous many years ago thanks to the television project "The New York Police", she managed to star in about 30 films by the age of 50. What is known about the creative path and personal life of the American movie star?
Amy Brenneman: biography
The girl, who was to declare herself the role of a brave policeman in the popular series, was born in Connecticut, this joyful event happened in 1964. It is unlikely that Amy's parents, lawyers by profession, not connected in any way with the world of cinema, could have guessed what would happen to their only daughter.
The mother and father of the actress dreamed of a “serious” profession for her, but the scene attracted the child from childhood. The girl played her first roles as a high school student, after which she became completely ill with the theater world. Interestingly, the hobby absolutely did not prevent Amy's Brenneman from getting only fives and being among the best students. After graduating from school, she even became a Harvard student, fulfilling the desire of her parents. However, she never used the diploma she received.
First roles
Despite the ardent desire to become an actress, the girl managed to get the first role only at the age of 28. Prior to that, she played in an amateur theater, moonlighting as a nanny and tutor. Of course, at first Brenneman Amy starred only in episodes, but continued to believe in her success. The American was first noticed when she created a fleeting but vivid image in the telenovela "She wrote the murder." Then she got a few more passing roles.
The star project for the actress was the series "New York Police", after which it finally began to be recognized on the streets. Critics spoke positively about the acting game of the rising star, praised her character Janice Liksli. Amy later told reporters how diligently prepared for this role. The girl even devoted some time to talking with real police officers.
The series gave Brenneman not only the first fans in her life, but also several nominations for honorary awards at once.
TV Shooting
Having achieved recognition, the actress did not focus on one television project, fearing to remain the star of a single role. Already in the second season, she refused to participate in the “New York Police”, since, with the advent of popularity, she no longer had a shortage of interesting offers.
One of the most famous TV shows featuring the star was released in 1999. The TV show “Fair Amy” also became a debut for the girl in some way, since she not only embodied the image of the main character, but also tried her hand as a producer. The show takes place in her native state of Connecticut. The plot was based on the true story of a mother who divorced her husband and served as a judge, specializing in family affairs. In total, the TV show "Fair Amy" has 6 seasons, marked by consistently high ratings.
Also, fans can see the actress in the show "Anatomy of Passion", in which she took part in 2007.
Top movies
The American film star is known to the public not only for filming in successful television series. “Daylight” is an action-packed thriller, released in 1996, in which she was assigned the main female role. Sylvester Stallone became the partner of the girl. The heroine Amy and several others as a result of the explosion are held hostage in an underwater tunnel. A taxi driver, formerly a member of the rescue service, is trying to get out of them.
“Daylight” is not the only fascinating film in which Amy Brenneman starred, films with her participation are attractive for their variety. For example, the action movie "Fight", which saw the light in 1995, deserves attention. For the first time taking the script of the picture in her hands, the actress was disgusted by this story, according to her, permeated with immorality and cruelty. However, the director considered that her attitude to the heroes of the movie would help her easily cope with the role of Go. Of course, he persuaded Brenneman to withdraw.
Of Amy's later work, the crime drama 88 Minutes is particularly interesting. This is a story about a college professor who helps the FBI catch dangerous criminals by creating psychological portraits of them. Of course, such help cannot fail to lure an ordinary teacher into a very unpleasant story. The film project is also interesting in that the image of the main male character was entrusted to the talented Al Pacino.
