1. Amanda Wyss began her career in the early 1980s in teen-oriented roles such as Lisa in the coming-of-age comedy film Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Tina Gray in the slasher film A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Beth in the film Better Off Dead.
19 Facts About Amanda Wyss
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Amanda Wyss is known for playing Woody's ex-girlfriend, Beth, in two episodes of Cheers in the mid-1980s.
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Amanda Wyss was discovered by an agent who saw her portray Flora in The Innocents, and Rhoda in The Bad Seed at local LA theatres.
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In 1981, Amanda Wyss starred in the films This House Possessed and Force: Five, and guest-starred on episodes of the several television series, including Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, ABC Afterschool Specials, Jessica Novak, and Teachers Only.
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In 1982, Amanda Wyss had a supporting role as high-school student Lisa in Amy Heckerling's teen comedy classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High, written by Cameron Crowe and featuring then-unknown actors Sean Penn, Phoebe Cates, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nicolas Cage.
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Amanda Wyss was called in specifically to audition for the character of Lisa and had to improvise with Judge Reinhold.
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In 1983, Amanda Wyss appeared in the television films Lone Star, The Tom Swift and Linda Craig Mystery Hour, and A Killer in the Family.
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From 1985 to 1986, Amanda Wyss guest-starred on St Elsewhere as Pru Dowler and Cheers as Beth Curtis.
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In 1986, Amanda Wyss starred in the television films Firefighter and Something in Common.
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In 1989, Amanda Wyss starred in the horror film To Die For as Celia Kett.
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In 1990, Amanda Wyss appeared in the cult horror film, Shakma.
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In 1991, Amanda Wyss reprised her role as Celia in Son of Darkness: To Die For II and starred alongside Mark Hamill in Black Magic Woman.
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In 1997, Amanda Wyss was cast as Michelle Harding in Strategic Command.
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In 1999, Amanda Wyss guest-starred as Stevie on the television series Charmed.
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In 2001, Amanda Wyss guest-starred on the crime series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
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In 2004, Amanda Wyss portrayed Sonya Witkowski in an episode of the television series Cold Case.
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In 2006, Amanda Wyss guest-starred as a social worker in the television series Dexter.
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Amanda Wyss was a special guest of the Crypticon 2010.
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In 2014, Amanda Wyss portrayed Joanna Cass in an episode of Major Crimes.