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Amanda Righetti
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Righetti in 2016
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Amanda Righetti
April 4, 1983 St. George, Utah, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Jordan Alan
(m. 2006; div. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
Amanda Righetti is an American actress. She was born on April 4, 1983. You might know her from TV shows like The Mentalist, where she played Grace Van Pelt. She also had important roles in The O.C. and Colony. Amanda has also appeared in movies, including Friday the 13th.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Amanda Righetti was born in St. George, Utah. She is the youngest of eight children. She grew up in Nevada, near Las Vegas. Her father has Italian family roots. Her mother's family comes from Germany, France, and England.
Amanda's Acting Journey
Amanda started her career as a model when she was 14 years old. When she turned 18, she moved to Los Angeles. This was to begin her journey as an actress.
Early TV Roles
Amanda first appeared in a TV show pilot called No Place Like Home. Soon after, she got a repeating role in the popular teen drama The O.C.. She also became a regular on the TV show North Shore. In 2005, Amanda starred in the drama series Reunion on Fox. She also had guest roles on shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Entourage. She was also in the TV movie Romy and Michele: In the Beginning.
Big Screen and The Mentalist
In 2006, Amanda took on the main female role in the horror movie sequel Return to House on Haunted Hill. This movie was released in 2007. In 2008, she was chosen for the main female role in the horror film Friday the 13th. This movie came out in theaters in February 2009.
That same year, Amanda joined the cast of the CBS series The Mentalist. She played the character Grace Van Pelt, a smart and dedicated agent. She was a main character on The Mentalist for six seasons.
Recent Work
From 2016 to 2017, Amanda played Maddie Kenner in the TV series Colony. In 2017, she starred in the Hallmark Channel TV movie Love at the Shore. She played a writer who was divorced.
In 2021, Amanda starred in the holiday romance movie Christmas at the Ranch. She played the character Kate. In 2024, Amanda played Nelle Reagan in the movie Reagan. Nelle Reagan was the mother of former United States President Ronald Reagan.
Personal Life
Amanda Righetti married director and writer Jordan Alan on April 29, 2006. Their wedding took place in Oahu, Hawaii. They have one son, who was born in 2013. Amanda and Jordan divorced in 2017.
Film and Television Roles
Amanda Righetti has appeared in many films and television shows.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Love and Happiness | Charlie's Kid Sister | |
| 1996 | Kiss & Tell | Little One | |
| 2002 | Angel Blade | Samantha Goodman | |
| 2007 | Pipeline | Jocelyn | Also producer |
| Return to House on Haunted Hill | Ariel Wolfe | Released directly to video | |
| 2008 | Matter | Stranger | Short film |
| Role Models | Isabel | ||
| 2009 | Friday the 13th | Whitney Miller | |
| His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th | Herself | Documentary film | |
| 2011 | Captain America: The First Avenger | S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent | |
| The Chateau Meroux | Jennifer | ||
| Wandering Eye | Maren Abbott | ||
| 2012 | Shadow of Fear | Casey Cooper | Also known as Dangerous Attraction |
| 2013 | Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th | Herself | Documentary film |
| 2015 | Cats Dancing on Jupiter | Josephine Smart | Also co-producer |
| 2019 | Pastalight | Susanna Lenzi | Short film |
| 2021 | Christmas at the Ranch | Kate | |
| 2023 | Far Haven | Lilly Rayne | |
| 2024 | Reagan | Nelle Reagan |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Riding Teen | Episode: "You've Got Male" |
| 2002 | Greg the Bunny | Debbie Fishman | Episode: "Surprise!" |
| 2003–2005 | The O.C. | Hailey Nichol | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2004–2005 | North Shore | Tessa Lewis | Main role |
| 2005 | Romy and Michele: In the Beginning | Friendly Girl | Television film |
| 2005–2006 | Reunion | Jenna Moretti | Main role |
| 2006 | Entourage | Katrina | Episode: "Aquamom" |
| 2007 | K-Ville | A. J. Gossett | 3 episodes |
| 2008–2015 | The Mentalist | Grace Van Pelt | Main role (seasons 1–6), guest (season 7) |
| 2011 | Wandering Eye | Maron Abbott | Television film |
| 2012 | Shadow of Fear | Casey Cooper | Television film |
| 2014 | Chicago Fire | Holly | Episode: "A Dark Day" |
| Chicago P.D. | Holly | Episode: "8:30 PM" | |
| 2016–2017 | Colony | Maddie Kenner | Main role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2017 | Love at the Shore | Jenna | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2020 | Deranged Granny | Kendall Thompson | Television film |
| L.A.'s Finest | Beverly Gamble | Episode: "Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins" | |
| TBA | Scarpetta | Young Dorothy | Main role, upcoming series |
Awards and Recognition
- In 2009, Amanda Righetti won an award at the New York Independent International Film and Video Festival. She was named Best Actress in a Short Film for her role in Matter.
See also
In Spanish: Amanda Righetti para niños
