Amanda Peet is an American actress who has appeared in a variety of films and television shows. She has starred in movies such as 'The Whole Nine Yards' and 'Identity Thief', and has had recurring roles on the television series 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' and 'TOGETHERNESS'. She has also appeared in the Netflix series 'The Romanoffs'. Amanda Peet has been nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy. She has also been nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her most recent role was in the film 'The Way Back'. Amanda Peet was born in New York City and grew up in Philadelphia. She attended Columbia University and graduated with a degree in history. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.