Amanda Crew
Encyclopedia
Amanda Crew is a Canadian
television and film actress. She is best known for her work on the television series 15/Love
and Whistler
, and in the feature-length films Final Destination 3
, Sex Drive
, The Haunting in Connecticut
, and Charlie St. Cloud.
. Her mother is a legal secretary and her father is a telecom worker. Crew attended Brookswood Secondary School in Langley, BC. She began her acting career when she was cast in the musical Dragon Tales during her fourth grade in elementary school. Three agents contacted her, and she has been acting ever since. She did a Coca-Cola
commercial and acted in stage plays like Stalling, Cordstons Courts, and Langley, the Musical. Crew attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
.
Crew is also known for her height; she stands nearly 5-feet-10-inches (177 cm).
. After leaving the show in 2005, she guest starred on the television series Life As We Know It and Smallville
. From 2006 to 2008, she played Carrie Miller on the CTV
drama series Whistler
, for which she won Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series at the Vancouver
-based Leo Awards
.
, which went on to international success, grossing $19,173,094 in its opening weekend and eventually grossing $112,798,051 worldwide. She then continued to star in several successful Hollywood productions including She's the Man
and Sex Drive
. In 2009, Crew starred in the horror film The Haunting in Connecticut
. The film opened at #2 at the box office
and ultimately grossed $55,325,526 in the United States and Canada alone, making her highest grossing picture to date and went on to make $72,742,856 worldwide. In 2009, Crew was cast alongside Zac Efron
and Kim Basinger
in Charlie St. Cloud, which was released on July 30, 2010. She is also set to star in Repeaters.
|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;"| Year
! style="background:#ccc;"| Film
! style="background:#ccc;"| Role
! style="background:#ccc;"| Notes
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2006
| Final Destination 3
| Julie Christensen
|
|-
| Meltdown
| Kimberly
| TV movie
|-
|John Tucker Must Die
| Hallway Girl No.1
|
|-
|She's The Man
| Kia
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2008
| That One Night
| Marie
|
|-
| Sex Drive
| Felicia Alpine
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2009
| The Haunting in Connecticut
| Wendy Campbell
|
|-
| The Break-Up Artist
| Britney Brooks
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2010
| Charlie St. Cloud
| Tess Carroll
|
|-
| All That Glitters
| Whitney Carmichael
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2011
| Repeaters
| Sonia
|-
| Miss Dial
| Amanda
| (Post-production)
|-
|
| Charlie Zone
| Jan
|-
|
| Sisters & Brothers
| Nikki
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2012
| Knife Fight
| Helena
| (Post-production)
|-
| Long Time Gone
| Bette
| (Filming)
|-
|
| Ferocious
| Leigh
| (Filming)
|-
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Show
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes
|-
| 2005
| Life As We Know It
| Polly Brewer
| 2 Episodes
|-
| 2005
| Smallville
| Sorority Girl
| 1 Episode
|-
| 2005–2006
| 15/Love
| Tanis Mctaggart
| Episodes 13-40
|-
| 2006
|Meltdown: Days of Destruction
| Kimberly (Meltdown)
|
|-
| 2006
| Kill Shot: The Making Of 'FD3
| Herself
| Video documentary
|-
| 2006
| Dead Teenager Movie
| Herself
|
|-
| 2006–2008
| Whistler
| Carrie Miller
| Leo Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series
|-
| 2008
| Monster Ark
| Joanna
|
|-
| 2009
| Up Close With Carrie Keagan
| Herself
| 2 Episodes
|-
| 2010
| Entertainment Tonight
| Herself
|
|-
| 2010
| Made In Hollywood
| Herself
|
|-
| 2010
| Jimmy Kimmel Live!
| Herself
|
|-
| 2011
| Suits
| Lola Jensen
|
|}
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
television and film actress. She is best known for her work on the television series 15/Love
15/Love
15/Love is a Canadian-produced television series that revolves around the lives of aspiring young tennis players at the Cascadia Tennis Academy. The show was created by Karen Troubetzkoy and Derek Schreyer, and was filmed in the city of Montreal during the summer. 15/Love first aired on the...
and Whistler
Whistler (TV series)
Whistler is a Canadian television drama centring on the aftermath of the mysterious death of a local snowboard legend. The series was created by Kelly Senecal and developed by Patrick Banister, John Barbisan, Mindy Heslin, and Susan James.-Premise:...
, and in the feature-length films Final Destination 3
Final Destination 3
Final Destination 3 is a 2006 supernatural slasher film, and the third film in the Final Destination series. The film was directed and written by James Wong, who co-wrote and directed the first film, and was produced by Craig Perry. It was released in North America on February 10, 2006...
, Sex Drive
Sex Drive (film)
Sex Drive is a 2008 sex comedy film about a high school graduate who goes on a cross-country road trip to hook up with a girl he met online. It is based on the novel All the Way, by Andy Behrens. The film was directed by Sean Anders, and stars Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke, Amanda Crew, and Katrina...
, The Haunting in Connecticut
The Haunting in Connecticut
The Haunting in Connecticut is a 2009 American psychological horror film produced by Gold Circle Films and directed by Peter Cornwell. It is alleged to have occurred to Karen Parker and her family, though Ray Garton, author of In a Dark Place: The Story of a True Haunting , has publicly distanced...
, and Charlie St. Cloud.
Early life
Crew was born in Langley, British ColumbiaLangley, British Columbia (city)
The City of Langley is a municipality in Metro Vancouver. It lies directly east of the City of Surrey, adjacent to Cloverdale, and surrounded on the north, east and south by Township of Langley.-History:...
. Her mother is a legal secretary and her father is a telecom worker. Crew attended Brookswood Secondary School in Langley, BC. She began her acting career when she was cast in the musical Dragon Tales during her fourth grade in elementary school. Three agents contacted her, and she has been acting ever since. She did a Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
commercial and acted in stage plays like Stalling, Cordstons Courts, and Langley, the Musical. Crew attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is a fully accredited two-year conservatory with facilities located in Manhattan, New York City – at 120 Madison Avenue, in a landmark building designed by noted architect Stanford White as the original Colony Club – and in Hollywood, California...
.
Crew is also known for her height; she stands nearly 5-feet-10-inches (177 cm).
Television
Crew got her big break at age 18 for playing Tanis McTaggart on the YTV teen dramedy series 15/Love15/Love
15/Love is a Canadian-produced television series that revolves around the lives of aspiring young tennis players at the Cascadia Tennis Academy. The show was created by Karen Troubetzkoy and Derek Schreyer, and was filmed in the city of Montreal during the summer. 15/Love first aired on the...
. After leaving the show in 2005, she guest starred on the television series Life As We Know It and Smallville
Smallville (TV series)
Smallville is an American television series developed by writers/producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar based on the DC Comics character Superman, originally created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The television series was initially broadcast by The WB Television Network , premiering on October...
. From 2006 to 2008, she played Carrie Miller on the CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
drama series Whistler
Whistler (TV series)
Whistler is a Canadian television drama centring on the aftermath of the mysterious death of a local snowboard legend. The series was created by Kelly Senecal and developed by Patrick Banister, John Barbisan, Mindy Heslin, and Susan James.-Premise:...
, for which she won Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series at the Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
-based Leo Awards
Leo Awards
The Leo Awards are the awards program for the British Columbia film and television industry, celebrating excellence in artistic achievement. Held each May in Vancouver, Canada, the Leo Awards honour nominees and winners in 13 program categories and up to 19 craft categories...
.
Film
Crew got her Hollywood break when she landed a role in the 2006 horror film Final Destination 3Final Destination 3
Final Destination 3 is a 2006 supernatural slasher film, and the third film in the Final Destination series. The film was directed and written by James Wong, who co-wrote and directed the first film, and was produced by Craig Perry. It was released in North America on February 10, 2006...
, which went on to international success, grossing $19,173,094 in its opening weekend and eventually grossing $112,798,051 worldwide. She then continued to star in several successful Hollywood productions including She's the Man
She's the Man
She's the Man is a 2006 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Fickman, based on Twelfth Night, a play by William Shakespeare. The film stars Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey and Vinnie Jones....
and Sex Drive
Sex Drive (film)
Sex Drive is a 2008 sex comedy film about a high school graduate who goes on a cross-country road trip to hook up with a girl he met online. It is based on the novel All the Way, by Andy Behrens. The film was directed by Sean Anders, and stars Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke, Amanda Crew, and Katrina...
. In 2009, Crew starred in the horror film The Haunting in Connecticut
The Haunting in Connecticut
The Haunting in Connecticut is a 2009 American psychological horror film produced by Gold Circle Films and directed by Peter Cornwell. It is alleged to have occurred to Karen Parker and her family, though Ray Garton, author of In a Dark Place: The Story of a True Haunting , has publicly distanced...
. The film opened at #2 at the box office
Box office
A box office is a place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to an event. Patrons may perform the transaction at a countertop, through an unblocked hole through a wall or window, or at a wicket....
and ultimately grossed $55,325,526 in the United States and Canada alone, making her highest grossing picture to date and went on to make $72,742,856 worldwide. In 2009, Crew was cast alongside Zac Efron
Zac Efron
Zachary David Alexander "Zac" Efron is an American actor. He began acting professionally in the early 2000s and became known with his lead roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical, the WB series Summerland, and the 2007 film version of the Broadway musical Hairspray...
and Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger
Kimila Ann "Kim" Basinger is an American actress and former fashion model.She is known for her portrayals of Domino Petachi, the Bond girl in Never Say Never Again , and Vicki Vale, the female lead in Batman . Basinger received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture...
in Charlie St. Cloud, which was released on July 30, 2010. She is also set to star in Repeaters.
Films
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;"| Year
! style="background:#ccc;"| Film
! style="background:#ccc;"| Role
! style="background:#ccc;"| Notes
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2006
| Final Destination 3
Final Destination 3
Final Destination 3 is a 2006 supernatural slasher film, and the third film in the Final Destination series. The film was directed and written by James Wong, who co-wrote and directed the first film, and was produced by Craig Perry. It was released in North America on February 10, 2006...
| Julie Christensen
|
|-
| Meltdown
| Kimberly
| TV movie
|-
|John Tucker Must Die
John Tucker Must Die
John Tucker Must Die is a 2006 American high school comedy romance film, directed by Betty Thomas.The film is about a trio of girls who plot to break the heart of manipulative basketball star John Tucker after they learn he has been secretly dating all three and pledging each is "the one"...
| Hallway Girl No.1
|
|-
|She's The Man
She's the Man
She's the Man is a 2006 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Fickman, based on Twelfth Night, a play by William Shakespeare. The film stars Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey and Vinnie Jones....
| Kia
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2008
| That One Night
That One Night
That One Night is a Canadian comedy film directed, written and produced by Rick Alyea. This film stars Crystal Lowe, Amanda Crew and Sam Easton, who were all from the 2006 horror film Final Destination 3...
| Marie
|
|-
| Sex Drive
Sex Drive (film)
Sex Drive is a 2008 sex comedy film about a high school graduate who goes on a cross-country road trip to hook up with a girl he met online. It is based on the novel All the Way, by Andy Behrens. The film was directed by Sean Anders, and stars Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke, Amanda Crew, and Katrina...
| Felicia Alpine
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2009
| The Haunting in Connecticut
The Haunting in Connecticut
The Haunting in Connecticut is a 2009 American psychological horror film produced by Gold Circle Films and directed by Peter Cornwell. It is alleged to have occurred to Karen Parker and her family, though Ray Garton, author of In a Dark Place: The Story of a True Haunting , has publicly distanced...
| Wendy Campbell
|
|-
| The Break-Up Artist
The Break-Up Artist
The Break-Up Artist is a 2009 romantic comedy film directed by Steve Woo starring Amanda Crew, Ryan Kennedy, Moneca Delain, Peter Benson, Ali Liebert, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Serinda Swan.-Plot:...
| Britney Brooks
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2010
| Charlie St. Cloud
| Tess Carroll
|
|-
| All That Glitters
| Whitney Carmichael
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2011
| Repeaters
| Sonia
|-
| Miss Dial
| Amanda
| (Post-production)
|-
|
| Charlie Zone
| Jan
|-
|
| Sisters & Brothers
| Nikki
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2012
| Knife Fight
| Helena
| (Post-production)
|-
| Long Time Gone
| Bette
| (Filming)
|-
|
| Ferocious
| Leigh
| (Filming)
|-
Television
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Show
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes
|-
| 2005
| Life As We Know It
Life As We Know It
Life as We Know It is a short-lived American teen drama television series which aired on the ABC network during the 2004-2005 season. It was created by Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah...
| Polly Brewer
| 2 Episodes
|-
| 2005
| Smallville
Smallville
Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross...
| Sorority Girl
| 1 Episode
|-
| 2005–2006
| 15/Love
15/Love
15/Love is a Canadian-produced television series that revolves around the lives of aspiring young tennis players at the Cascadia Tennis Academy. The show was created by Karen Troubetzkoy and Derek Schreyer, and was filmed in the city of Montreal during the summer. 15/Love first aired on the...
| Tanis Mctaggart
| Episodes 13-40
|-
| 2006
|Meltdown: Days of Destruction
| Kimberly (Meltdown)
|
|-
| 2006
| Kill Shot: The Making Of 'FD3
| Herself
| Video documentary
|-
| 2006
| Dead Teenager Movie
| Herself
|
|-
| 2006–2008
| Whistler
Whistler (TV series)
Whistler is a Canadian television drama centring on the aftermath of the mysterious death of a local snowboard legend. The series was created by Kelly Senecal and developed by Patrick Banister, John Barbisan, Mindy Heslin, and Susan James.-Premise:...
| Carrie Miller
| Leo Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series
|-
| 2008
| Monster Ark
Monster Ark
Monster Ark is a television film that first aired on the Sci-Fi Channel on . It was directed by Declan O'Brien and Renée O'Connor, Tim DeKay and Tommy Lister starred.-Plot:...
| Joanna
|
|-
| 2009
| Up Close With Carrie Keagan
| Herself
| 2 Episodes
|-
| 2010
| Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight is a daily tabloid television entertainment television news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United States, Canada and in many countries around the world. Linda Bell Blue is currently the program's executive producer...
| Herself
|
|-
| 2010
| Made In Hollywood
| Herself
|
|-
| 2010
| Jimmy Kimmel Live!
| Herself
|
|-
| 2011
| Suits
Suits (TV series)
Suits is a USA Network television drama series starring Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams. The 12-episode first season debuted on June 23, 2011, with a 90-minute premiere. It was renewed for a second season of 16 episodes on August 11, 2011, expected to premiere in Summer 2012.- Overview :Mike...
| Lola Jensen
|
|}