Amy Landecker
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Amy Landecker is an American actress.
Landecker was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of Chicago radio personality John Records Landecker, and the great-granddaughter, on her mother's side, of lawyer Joseph N. Welch.
Early in her career, Landecker primarily focused on stage work and did not move to Los Angeles until she was 38. Since then Amy has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including a supporting role in the Academy Award "Best Picture" nominated film A Serious Man
, directed by the Coen brothers
as Mrs Samsky. Although only a supporting role, Landecker was met by praise from many proffesional film critics including Roger Ebert who stated in his analytical review, "Amy Landecker, too, is perfect as Mrs. Samsky. She makes the character sexy in a strictly logical sense, but any prudent man would know on first sight to stay clear". She was also a cast member of The Paul Reiser Show
on NBC
, playing the role of Paul Reiser
's wife, Claire. Television shows she has guest-starred on include Law & Order: Criminal Intent
, NCIS
and Curb Your Enthusiasm
. Additionally, she has appeared in a number of Off-Broadway
theatrical productions, including Bug
.
Landecker also appeared on ABC drama series Revenge
on the episode Duplicity
in 2011.
Landecker was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of Chicago radio personality John Records Landecker, and the great-granddaughter, on her mother's side, of lawyer Joseph N. Welch.
Early in her career, Landecker primarily focused on stage work and did not move to Los Angeles until she was 38. Since then Amy has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including a supporting role in the Academy Award "Best Picture" nominated film A Serious Man
A Serious Man
A Serious Man is a 2009 dark comedy written, produced, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film stars Michael Stuhlbarg as a Minnesota Jewish man whose life crumbles both professionally and personally, leading to questions about his faith...
, directed by the Coen brothers
Coen Brothers
Joel David Coen and Ethan Jesse Coen known together professionally as the Coen brothers, are American filmmakers...
as Mrs Samsky. Although only a supporting role, Landecker was met by praise from many proffesional film critics including Roger Ebert who stated in his analytical review, "Amy Landecker, too, is perfect as Mrs. Samsky. She makes the character sexy in a strictly logical sense, but any prudent man would know on first sight to stay clear". She was also a cast member of The Paul Reiser Show
The Paul Reiser Show
The Paul Reiser Show is an American television series that aired on NBC. In May 2010, NBC announced that it had green-lit the series for the 2010–11 television season, with the half-hour comedy expected to premiere as a midseason replacement. The series premiered on April 14, 2011, at 8:30 pm...
on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
, playing the role of Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser is an American stand-up comedian, actor, television personality, author, screenwriter and musician. He is most widely known for his role on the long-running television sitcom Mad About You.-Early life:...
's wife, Claire. Television shows she has guest-starred on include Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it was also primarily produced. Created and produced by Dick Wolf and René Balcer, the series premiered on September 30, 2001, as the second spin-off of Wolf's successful crime drama...
, NCIS
NCIS
NCIS or N.C.I.S. may refer to:* Naval Criminal Investigative Service, a United States law enforcement agency that investigates crimes in the U.S...
and Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm is an American comedy television series produced and broadcast by HBO, which premiered on October 15, 2000. As of 2011, it has completed 80 episodes over eight seasons. The series was created by Seinfeld co-creator Larry David, who stars as a fictionalized version of himself...
. Additionally, she has appeared in a number of Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway theater is a term for a professional venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, and for a specific production of a play, musical or revue that appears in such a venue, and which adheres to related trade union and other contracts...
theatrical productions, including Bug
Bug (play)
Bug is a play by American playwright Tracy Letts. It was adapted into a film in 2006.- Synopsis :Most of the play takes place in a seedy motel room. Lonely cocktail waitress Agnes lives there, hiding from her violent ex-con ex-husband Jerry Goss. One night, her lesbian biker friend R.C. introduces...
.
Landecker also appeared on ABC drama series Revenge
Revenge (TV series)
Revenge is an American television drama inspired by the Alexandre Dumas novel The Count of Monte Cristo starring Madeleine Stowe and Emily VanCamp. It debuted on ABC on September 21, 2011, and currently airs on Wednesday nights at 10:00 pm Eastern/9:00 pm Central...
on the episode Duplicity
Duplicity (Revenge)
"Duplicity" is the fourth episode of the American television series Revenge. Written by Wendy Calhoun and directed by Matt Shakman, the episode premiered on ABC on October 12, 2011.-Plot:...
in 2011.