Actress Brenneman Amy: biography, films. The series "The Police of New York"

Self-confidence, imperiousness, unpredictability are qualities almost always possessed by heroines, who play in the movies and TV series Brenneman Amy. The actress from the USA became famous many years ago thanks to the TV project "The Police of New York", by the age of 50 she managed to act in about 30 tapes. What is known about the creative path and personal life of an American movie star?

Brenneman Amy: Biography

The girl, who had to make herself known as the brave policeman in the popular TV series, was born in Connecticut, this joyful event happened in 1964. Hardly Brenneman Amy's parents, lawyers by profession, not in any way connected with the cinema world, could guess how the fate of their only daughter will turn out.

Mother and father of the actress dreamed of a "serious" profession for her, but the scene attracted the child from childhood. The girl played the first roles as a high school student, after which she finally fell ill with the theater world. Interestingly, the hobby absolutely did not prevent Brenneman Amy from getting one of the five and being among the best students. After graduating from high school, she even became a Harvard student, fulfilling the desire of her parents. However, I never used the diploma.

First roles

Despite a burning desire to become an actress, the first role the girl managed to get only at the age of 28. Before that she played in the amateur theater, moonlighting as a nanny and a tutor. Of course, first Brenneman Amy was shot only in episodes, but she continued to believe in her success. For the first time an American was paid attention when she created a fleeting but bright image in the telenovela "She wrote a murder". Then she got a few more passing roles.

Star program for the actress was the series "The Police of New York", after the release of which it was finally begun to recognize on the streets. Critics have responded positively to the acting game of the rising star, praised her character Janice Likasi. Later, Amy told reporters how diligently she was preparing for this role. The girl even devoted some time to communication with real police officers.

The series gave Brenneman not only the first fans in her life, but also several nominations for honorary awards.

Shooting in TV shows

Having achieved recognition, the actress did not become obsessed with one TV project, being afraid to remain a star of a single role. Already in the second season, she refused to participate in the "Police of New York", the good of her with the advent of popularity was no longer a lack of interesting proposals.

One of the most famous serials with the participation of the star was released in 1999. The "Fair Amy" TV project also became for the girl debut in some way, as she not only embodied the image of the main character, but also tried her hand at producing. The show takes place in its native state of Connecticut. The story was based on the true story of the mother, who divorced her husband and acted as a judge, specializing in family affairs. In total, the TV project "Fair Amy" has six seasons, marked by consistently high ratings.

Also, fans can see the actress in the show "Anatomy of Passion", in which she took part in 2007.

Best Movies

American cinema is known to the public not only through the shooting in successful television series. "Daylight" is an action-packed thriller, released in 1996, in which she was assigned the main female role. Sylvester Stallone became the partner of the girl. The heroine of Amy and several other people are taken hostage in an underwater tunnel as a result of the explosion. Helping them get out trying to taxi driver, formerly a member of the rescue service.

"Daylight" is not the only exciting tape in which Amy Brennemann starred, films with her participation are attractive by their diversity. For example, the militant "Fight", which appeared in 1995, deserves attention. The first time taking the script of the picture in hand, the actress was disgusted with this story, according to her, permeated with immorality and cruelty. However, the director considered that her attitude to the characters of the movie would help her to easily cope with the role of Idi. Of course, he persuaded Brenneman to act.

Of the later works of Amy, the drama drama "88 Minutes" is especially interesting. This is a story about a college professor who helps the FBI catch dangerous criminals, creating their psychological portraits. Of course, such help can not but entice 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.

Personal life

Brenneman Amy does not belong to the number of actresses who change their husbands as gloves. With her husband she met, playing in the "Police of New York", a beautiful couple has not yet broken up. In the marriage the kinodiva gave birth to two children - a boy and a girl.

To the delight of fans, the star does not abandon new roles, with pleasure finding time for a favorite work. It can be seen in such relatively new TV projects as "The Kingdom", "The Left Ones". She is also the producer of the show "Heartbreaker".