Self-confidence, imperiousness, unpredictability - qualities that the heroines almost always possess, which Amy Brenneman plays in movies and TV shows. The actress from the USA became famous many years ago thanks to the NYPD Blue television project, by the age of 50 she managed to appear in about 30 films. What is known about the creative path and personal life of the American movie star?
Amy Brenneman: biography
The girl who was to make herself known as a brave police officer in the popular series was born in Connecticut, this joyful event happened in 1964. It is unlikely that Amy Brenneman's parents, lawyers by profession, in no way connected with the world of cinema, could have guessed how the fate of their only daughter would turn out.
The mother and father of the actress dreamed of a "serious" profession for her, but the scene beckoned the child from childhood. The girl played the first roles as a high school student, after which she finally fell ill with the world of theater. Interestingly, the hobby absolutely did not prevent Amy Brenneman from getting A's and being among the best.pupils. After graduating from school, she even became a student at Harvard, fulfilling the desire of her parents. However, she never used her diploma.
First roles
Despite her ardent desire to become an actress, the girl managed to get her first role only at the age of 28. Prior to that, she played in an amateur theater, worked as a nanny and a tutor. Of course, at first Brenneman Amy starred only in episodes, but continued to believe in her success. For the first time, attention was paid to an American when she created, albeit a fleeting, but vivid image in the telenovela Murder, She Wrote. Then she got a few more passing roles.
The star project for the actress was the series "NYPD Blue", after the release of which she finally began to be recognized on the streets. Critics were positive about the acting performance of the rising star, praising her character Janice Lycasley. Later, Amy told reporters about how diligently she prepared for this role. The girl even spent some time interacting with real police officers.
The series gave Brenneman not only the first fans in her life, but several nominations for honorary awards at once.
Shooting in serials
Having achieved recognition, the actress did not get hung up on one TV project, afraid to remain the star of a single role. Already in the second season, she refused to participate in the NYPD Blue, since with the advent of popularity, she no longer had a shortage of interesting offers.
One of the mostfamous TV series with the participation of the star was released in 1999. The TV project "Fair Amy" also became a debut for the girl in some way, as she not only embodied the image of the main character, but also tried her hand as a producer. The show takes place in her native state of Connecticut. The plot was based on the true story of a mother who divorced her husband and acted as a judge, specializing in family affairs. In total, the TV project "Fair Amy" has 6 seasons, marked by consistently high ratings.
Also fans can see the actress in the show "Grey's Anatomy", in which she took part in 2007.
Best movies
The American film star is known to the public not only for her roles in successful television series. "Daylight" is an action-packed thriller released in 1996, in which she was assigned the main female role. The girl's partner was Sylvester Stallone. The heroine Amy and several other people are held hostage in an underwater tunnel as a result of the explosion. A taxi driver, a former member of the rescue service, is trying to help them get out.
"Daylight" is not the only fascinating tape in which Amy Brenneman starred, films with her participation are attractive for their diversity. For example, the action movie "Fight", which was released in 1995, deserves attention. For the first time taking the script of the picture in her hands, the actress was disgusted by this story, which, according to her, is riddled with immorality and cruelty. However, the director felt that her attitude towards movie characters would help her easily cope with the role. Go. Of course, he talked Brenneman into acting.
Of Amy's later works, the crime drama 88 Minutes is especially interesting. This is a story about a college professor who helps the FBI catch dangerous criminals by creating psychological portraits of them. Of course, such help cannot but lure an ordinary teacher into a very unpleasant story. The film project is also interesting because the image of the main male character was entrusted to the talented Al Pacino.
Private life
Brenneman Amy is not one of the actresses who change husbands like gloves. She met her husband while playing in the New York Police, a beautiful couple has not yet broken up. In marriage, the film star gave birth to two children - a boy and a girl.
To the delight of fans, the star does not refuse new roles, finding time for her favorite work with pleasure. She can be seen in such relatively new television projects as "Kingdom", "The Left". She is also a producer on Heartbreak.
