Amy Davidson
| Amy Davidson | |
|---|---|
 Davidson in June 2006 | |
| Born | Amy Davidson September 15, 1979 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Height | 5'0" (1.52 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Kacy Lockwood (2010-present) |
Amy Davidson (born September 15, 1979) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Kerry Hennessy in the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules.
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[edit] Early life and education
Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Davidson was raised by educators. Her father was a principal at El Mirage Elementary School, and her mother was an English teacher at Desert Foothills Junior High School. Her parents enrolled her in dance classes as a young child. She became a member of "Dance Motion". Davidson took ballet, pointe, hip hop and modern dancing. While Amy attended Shadow Mountain High School, she began appearing in advertisements. Her acting coach Jean Fowler encouraged her to move to Hollywood.[1]
[edit] Career
After appearing in the TV movie The Truth About Jane and an episode of the drama series Judging Amy, she was cast in the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen series So Little Time. She guest-starred on the sitcom Malcolm In The Middle and in the Hallmark Channel film Annie's Point opposite Betty White and Richard Thomas. Other roles include the film Goyband, in which she stars as a young Orthodox Jewish girl who falls for an ex-boyband pop star (Adam Pascal) who performs at her family's hotel in the Catskills. Goyband's cast includes Natasha Lyonne, Tovah Feldshuh, Dean Edwards, Tibor Feldman, and Cris Judd.
[edit] Personal life
Davidson married actor Kacy Lockwood in 2010. The website sitcomsonline.com started an online campaign to get Davidson to guest star or recur on the ABC comedy Suburgatory, and Davidson has loved the idea and would love to appear on the new sitcom.[2] She is also developing a comedy pilot.[3]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Judging Amy | Lindsey Sandowski | Episode: "Look Closer" |
| 2001–2002 | So Little Time | Cammie Morton | Re-curring cast member, 6 episodes |
| 2002–2005 | 8 Simple Rules | Kerry Hennessy | Main cast member, 76 episodes |
| 2004 | Family Face-Off: Hollywood | Herself, Co-Host | Main cast member, 5 episodes |
| Punk'd | Herself, Prank Victim | Episode: "Kaley Cuoco/The Rock/Julia Stiles" | |
| 2004–2005 | Pet Star | Herself, Judge | Re-curring cast member, 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Brandy & Mr. Whiskers | Tiffany Turlington | Episode: "One of a Kind" |
| 2006 | Strong Medicine | Jamie | Episode: "Baby Boom!" |
| Malcolm in the Middle | Paula | Episode: "Lois Strikes Back" | |
| Little Talent Show | Herself, Judge | Re-curring cast member, 3 episodes | |
| 2007 | CSI: NY | Carolyn | Episode: "Past Imperfect" |
| 2008 | The Capture Of The Green River Killer | Helen Ramus | Mini-series, main cast member |
| 2009 | Criminal Minds | Zoe | Episode: "Zoe's Reprise" |
| Ghost Whisperer | Dana Mayhew | Episode: "Head Over Heels" | |
| 2011 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Leslie Gitig | Episode: "Tell-Tale Hearts" |
| 2012 | House | Molly | Episode: "We Need The Eggs" |
[edit] Film
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Teenage Tupelo | Ticket Girl | Uncredited |
| 2000 | The Truth About Jane | Elizabeth | TV movie |
| 2005 | Annie's Point | Ella Eason | TV movie |
| 2007 | Netherbeast Incorporated | Pearl Stricklett | |
| 2008 | Goyband | Rebekka | |
| 2010 | Firebreather | Jenna Shwartzendruber | TV movie |
[edit] References
- ^ Goodykoontz, Bill. "'SIMPLE RULES' FOR SUCCESS VALLEY ACTRESS WINS SITCOM ROLE THANKS TO DESIRE, DETERMINATION", The Arizona Republic, 16 October 2002, p. E1
- ^ sitline.com
- ^ http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2013/03/seven-questions-with-amy-davidson-of-8.html
[edit] External links
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