Quick Facts
Biography
Amy Wright (born April 15, 1950) is an American actress and former model. She has appeared in such films as The Deer Hunter, Breaking Away, The Accidental Tourist, Hard Promises, Crossing Delancey and Miss Firecracker.
Early years
Born in Chicago, Wright is a graduate of the University of Chicago Laboratory School and Beloit College.
Career
Wright acted in summer stock productions in Rockford, Illinois, before going to New York, where she studied acting with Uta Hagen.
She starred with Eric Schweig in The Scarlet Letter and Tom and Huck (both made in 1995). Produced a Netflix series called The Next Step
Wright starred in the original production of Breakfast with Les and Bess as Shelby.
Wright also appeared on Broadway in the original productions of Fifth of July and Noises Off.
Wright currently is on the faculty of HB Studio in New York City.
Personal life
Wright was married to actor Rip Torn from 1989 until his death in 2019, and the couple had two daughters, Katie and Claire Torn.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Not a Pretty Picture | Cindy | |
| 1978 | Girlfriends | Ceil | |
| 1978 | The Deer Hunter | Bridesmaid | |
| 1979 | Breaking Away | Nancy | |
| 1979 | The Amityville Horror | Jackie | |
| 1979 | Heartland | Clara Jane | |
| 1979 | Wise Blood | Sabbath Lily | |
| 1980 | Stardust Memories | Shelley | |
| 1980 | Inside Moves | Anne | |
| 1985 | Beer | Stacy | |
| 1986 | Off Beat | Mary Ellen Gruenwald | |
| 1988 | The Telephone | Honey Boxe / Various | |
| 1988 | Crossing Delancey | Ricki | |
| 1988 | The Accidental Tourist | Rose Leary | |
| 1989 | Miss Firecracker | Missy Mahoney | |
| 1990 | Daddy's Dyin': Who's Got the Will? | Lurlene Turnover | |
| 1990 | Love Hurts | Karen Weaver | |
| 1991 | Hard Promises | Shelly | |
| 1991 | Deceived | Evelyn | |
| 1993 | Where the Rivers Flow North | Loose Woman | |
| 1993 | Josh and S.A.M. | Waitress | |
| 1994 | Robot in the Family | Kristina Shamir | |
| 1995 | The Scarlet Letter | Goody Gotwick | |
| 1995 | Tom and Huck | Aunt Polly | |
| 1999 | Joe the King | Mary | |
| 1999 | Day and an Arabian Knight | Day | Short film |
| 2001 | Besotted | Mona | |
| 2002 | Winning Girls Through Psychic Mind Control | Psychiatrist | |
| 2004 | Messengers | Nan Parrish | |
| 2006 | The Namesake | Pam | |
| 2006 | The Good Shepherd | Safe House Operations Officer | |
| 2008 | Synecdoche, New York | Burning House Realtor | |
| 2009 | Scratch... Play for Keeps | Ma | Short film |
| 2010 | Please Give | Erin |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Special Treat | Bobba June | "Sunshine's on the Way" |
| 1983 | A Fine Romance | Jean | TV film |
| 1986 | Trapped in Silence | Dana Wendolowski | TV film |
| 1989 | Men | Joyce | "The Trouble with Harvey" |
| 1989 | Settle the Score | Becky | TV film |
| 1991 | In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas | Karen | TV film |
| 1991 | Final Verdict | Queenie | TV film |
| 1991 | Lethal Innocence | Margaret Stokely | TV film |
| 1993 | To Dance with the White Dog | Carrie | TV film |
| 2001 | Amy & Isabelle | Rosie | TV film |
| 2002 | Undeclared | Debra Karp | "Parents' Weekend" |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Sister Dorothy | "Acts of Contrition" |
| 2011 | Wingin' It | Choreographer / School Teacher | "Me Carl, You Jane-ish", "Friday Afternoon Fever" |