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Amanda Warren
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Amanda Warren (born July 17, 1982) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Lucy Warburton on the HBO drama series The Leftovers[1][2] and as Betty on the Apple TV+ comedy series Dickinson.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Amanda Warren was born on July 17, 1982, in New York City. She studied singing at Professional Performing Arts School in New York.[3]
Career
[edit]In the late 2000s, Warren began appearing in small roles in several American television series and films. In 2010, she appeared in several guest-starring television roles, including Rubicon, Gossip Girl, The Good Wife, and Law & Order.
In 2014, Warren portrayed Lucy Warburton on HBO's drama television series The Leftovers.[3] Her film credits include The Adjustment Bureau (2011), Seven Psychopaths (2012), All Is Bright (2013), Deep Powder (2013), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), and Mother! (2017).[4]
Warren signed on for an CBS political drama pilot titled Ways & Means in February 2020.[5] The pilot, written by Mike Murphy and Ed Redlich, depicts a powerful congressional leader who has lost faith in politics, with Warren as the former community organizer and progressive activist Jerlene Brooks. In May 2021, CBS passed on the pilot.[6]
In 2021, Warren was cast as Camille De Haan, mother of titular character Monet De Haan, in the 2021 reboot of Gossip Girl. She also starred in CBS' NCIS: New Orleans as Mayor Zahra Taylor.
In 2022, Warren was cast as the lead in the CBS cop drama East New York. She plays Regina Haywood: the newly promoted deputy inspector of the East New York neighborhood in East Brooklyn.[7] The show was picked up for series and set for a fall debut during the 2022-23 United States network television schedule.[8] Despite fan support it was cancelled after one season in May 2023 [9] to give S.W.A.T a thirteen episode final season; as CBS demanded immediate streaming rights from production company WB Studios.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Adjustment Bureau | Senior Campaign Aide | |
| 2012 | Seven Psychopaths | Maggie | |
| 2013 | All Is Bright | Young Woman | |
| 2013 | Deep Powder | Officer O'Connor | |
| 2017 | Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri | Denise | |
| 2017 | Mother! | Healer | |
| 2017 | Roman J. Israel, Esq. | Lynn Jackson | |
| 2017 | The Super | Christina | |
| 2023 | The Burial | Gloria Gary |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | CSU Tech/Haydon | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | The Good Wife | Ms. Pollock | Episode: "Fixed" |
| 2010 | Law & Order | Jalisa Kroger | Episode: "Steel-Eyed Death" |
| 2010 | Rubicon | Erin- Polygraph Tech | Episode: "The Truth Will Out" |
| 2010 | Gossip Girl | Ostroff Therapist | Episode: "The Townie" |
| 2011 | A Mann's World | Michelle | TV movie |
| 2011 | Detroit 1-8-7 | Rachel Cook-Jones | Episode: "Ice Man/Malibu" |
| 2012 | The Closer | DDA Claire Baldwin | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Royal Pains | Sandra | Episode: "Can of Worms" |
| 2014 | The Leftovers | Lucy Warburton | Main role (season 1) |
| 2015 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Tracy | Episode: "Undercover Mother" |
| 2015 | Jessica Jones | Dr. Gallo | Episode: "AKA Smile" |
| 2016 | Recon | Malik | TV movie |
| 2017 | Las Reinas | Inspector Elsa Geller | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2017 | This Is Us | Dorthy Hill | Episode: "Memphis" |
| 2017 | Taken | Marie Salt | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | The Wizard of Lies | SEC Investigator | TV movie |
| 2017 | House of Cards | Jenna Perkins | Episode: "Chapter 54" |
| 2017 | The Brave | Louise Webb | Episode: "Enhanced Protection" |
| 2017–2020 | NCIS: New Orleans | Mayor Zahra Taylor | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Black Mirror | Angelica | Episode: "Black Museum" |
| 2018 | Power | Jessica Travers | Episodes: "Damage Control", "Are We on the Same Team?" |
| 2018 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Regina Carter | Episodes: "Guardian", "Hell's Kitchen" |
| 2018 | The Purge | Jane Barbour | Main role (season 1) |
| 2019 | Blindspot | Iris | Episode: "Careless Whisper" |
| 2019–2021 | Dickinson | Betty | Recurring role (season 1) Guest starring (season 2) Main role (season 3) |
| 2019 | FBI | Sloan Wallace, Profiler | Episode: "Ties That Bind" |
| 2019 | Madam Secretary | Olivia Mason | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Genius: Aretha | Melba Parks | Episode: "Respect" |
| 2021–2023 | Gossip Girl | Camille de Haan | Recurring role |
| 2022–2023 | East New York | Regina Haywood | Main role |
| 2024–2025 | Law & Order | Defense Attorney Camilla Paymor | 2 episodes |
| 2025-2026 | The Night Agent | Catherine Weaver | Main role (season 2), recurring (season 3) |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Leftovers – Lucy Warburton". HBO.
- ^ Merriam, Allie. "Leftovers Star Amanda Warren on What Justin Theroux Is Really Like as a Costar". POPSUGAR Celebrity. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
- ^ a b "10 THINGS with Amanda Warren". REGARD MAGAZINE. 2014-08-03. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- ^ "077: Amanda Warren". Alyshia Ochse. 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 25, 2020). "Amanda Warren Joins Patrick Dempsey In CBS Political Drama Pilot 'Ways & Means'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2021-05-21). "CBS Pilots Update: 'Ways & Means', Sarah Cooper/Cindy Chupack & 'Welcome to Georgia' Not Moving Forward". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2022-03-16). "Amanda Warren To Headline CBS Cop Drama Pilot 'East New York'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2022-05-12). "CBS Picks Up 3 Drama Pilots To Series, Passes On Comedy Pilots In Programming Shift'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (9 May 2023). "'East New York' Canceled By CBS After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
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Amanda Warren
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Early life and education
Early life
Amanda Warren was born on July 17, 1982, in New York City, New York, USA.[5] She was raised in Manhattan, immersed in the city's vibrant urban environment, which included access to a robust public school system that fostered her early creative pursuits.[8][2] Warren's upbringing was influenced by a supportive mother who permitted her involvement in school-related performances while prioritizing the preservation of her childhood by limiting professional opportunities.[8] As a young girl, she participated in a youth gospel choir, serving as alto section leader, and performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, experiences that introduced her to the stage and nurtured her initial interest in the performing arts.[8] The dynamic energy of New York City's theater district and cultural scene further shaped her early exposure to performance, though detailed information on her extended family background remains limited in public records.[8]Education
Amanda Warren began her formal training in the performing arts at the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City, where she studied voice and singing, fostering her early interest in acting.[8] She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2005.[9] The Tisch Drama program features an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines rigorous conservatory-style training in acting, movement, and voice with academic coursework in theater studies, preparing students for professional careers in the performing arts.[10][11] Warren later pursued advanced studies, obtaining a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) from the Yale School of Drama in 2008.[12] The Yale Acting program emphasizes a highly disciplined three-year structure, beginning with foundational craft principles in the first year, followed by personalized tutorials, interdisciplinary production work, and opportunities for original performance creation to develop versatile theater artists.[13][14]Career
Theater work
Following her graduation with an M.F.A. from Yale School of Drama, Amanda Warren launched her professional stage career with her debut as Masha in Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters at the Classical Theatre of Harlem in 2009, a production that reimagined the play in a Harlem setting and earned her rave reviews for her nuanced portrayal of the disillusioned middle sister.[15][16] This off-Broadway role marked her entry into the New York theater scene, showcasing her ability to blend emotional depth with physical expressiveness in a live ensemble environment. In the years immediately after, Warren took on regional and off-Broadway roles that further established her versatility, including the flamboyant opera singer Maria Malibran in Terrence McNally's Golden Age at the Kennedy Center in 2010, where she was noted for her bewitching energy and vocal command in the historical drama about 19th-century bel canto rivalries.[2][17] She followed this with Chantel Robinson in Nathan Louis Jackson's When I Come to Die at LCT3 in 2011, infusing the character's brief but intense scenes with raw emotional power in the play exploring life after a botched execution.[18][19] These early performances in intimate venues honed her skills in improvisational timing, audience connection, and layered character interpretation, building a foundation rooted in the immediacy of live theater. A significant milestone came in 2023 when Warren returned to the stage as the lead Camae, a sassy motel maid who confronts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his final night, in Katori Hall's Pulitzer Prize finalist The Mountaintop at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.[20] Opposite Jon Michael Hill as King, her tour-de-force performance was lauded for its commanding presence, witty mimicry, and ability to shift from flirtatious banter to profound introspection, with critics highlighting how she captivated audiences in the intimate two-hander infused with magical realism.[21][22][23] The role held deep personal significance for Warren, representing a full-circle return to her theatrical roots after years away from the stage, reaffirming theater's role in sharpening her craft through direct, unfiltered storytelling.[24]Television career
Amanda Warren's breakthrough in television came with her role as Lucy Warburton on HBO's critically acclaimed drama series The Leftovers (2014–2017), where she portrayed the wife of a police chief navigating the aftermath of a global event in which 2% of the world's population vanished.[25] Her character's arc explored themes of grief, faith, and societal breakdown, contributing to the series' reputation for emotional depth and innovative storytelling under creators Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta.[26] Warren's performance in the series, which spanned three seasons, marked her transition from theater to on-screen work, earning praise for her nuanced portrayal amid an ensemble cast.[25] Following The Leftovers, Warren shifted to comedy with a recurring role as Betty, a sharp-witted dressmaker and confidante to Emily Dickinson, on Apple TV+'s Dickinson (2019–2021). This part allowed her to explore lighter, more humorous territory, contrasting her earlier dramatic work and showcasing her versatility in the period comedy-drama created by Alena Smith.[27] Betty's involvement in the show's satirical take on 19th-century gender roles and creativity highlighted Warren's ability to blend wit with emotional support for lead Hailee Steinfeld's portrayal of the poet.[28] The series' three-season run further established Warren in prestige streaming television. In 2022, Warren took on her first leading role as Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood on CBS's police procedural East New York, playing a principled leader combating crime in a Brooklyn precinct while addressing community tensions.[29] The show, executive produced by NYPD Blue alumni, premiered to strong ratings as CBS's top new drama but was canceled after one season due to network decisions amid shifting programming priorities.[30] Despite the abrupt end, the role solidified her as a commanding presence in network television. Warren's career momentum continued with guest appearances as defense attorney Camilla Paymor on NBC's Law & Order in two episodes across 2024 and 2025, delving into legal intrigue.[31] In 2025, she joined Netflix's thriller The Night Agent for its second season as Catherine Weaver, a veteran operative in a secret U.S. investigative program, appearing in all 10 episodes and adding to her repertoire of authoritative figures in high-stakes narratives.[32] These projects underscore Warren's genre versatility—from supernatural drama to historical comedy and procedural thrillers—while navigating challenges like series cancellations that have punctuated her rising profile.[33]Film career
Amanda Warren's entry into film came following her theater work, with her first significant screen role as Maggie in Martin McDonagh's dark comedy Seven Psychopaths (2012), where she portrayed a woman caught in a chaotic confrontation with hitmen.[34] This appearance served as an early milestone, introducing her to ensemble casts in genre films and building on her stage-honed intensity.[15] Warren's supporting roles in critically acclaimed features soon followed, showcasing her ability to contribute depth to ensemble narratives. In Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), she played Denise, Mildred Hayes's loyal friend and coworker, adding emotional grounding to the film's exploration of grief and injustice amid the Oscar-nominated drama's ensemble. That same year, she appeared as the Healer in Darren Aronofsky's allegorical horror mother!, delivering a poised performance in a surreal sequence amid the film's provocative ensemble. Additional roles, such as Christina in the psychological thriller The Super (2017), highlighted her versatility in tense, character-driven stories. Post her television breakthrough in HBO's The Leftovers, Warren shifted toward more prominent film opportunities, including the role of Tonya McElrathbey, a resilient mother battling addiction, in the Disney+ biographical drama Safety (2020), which drew praise for its inspirational family focus. Her performance as Gloria Gary, the spirited wife of attorney Willie Gary, in the legal drama The Burial (2023)—directed by Maggie Betts and starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones, based on a real-life lawsuit against a corporate giant—earned specific acclaim for stealing scenes with her vibrant energy.[35] This role underscored her growing impact in high-profile productions, blending humor and support in a film that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to positive reception for its courtroom theatrics and social commentary.[36]Filmography
Film
- 2011: The Adjustment Bureau as Senior Campaign Aide
- 2012: Seven Psychopaths as Maggie
- 2013: All Is Bright as Young Woman
- 2013: Deep Powder as Officer O'Connor
- 2017: The Super as Christina
- 2017: mother! as Healer
- 2017: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri as Denise[37]
- 2017: Roman J. Israel, Esq. as Lynn Jackson[38]
- 2018: Monsters and Men as Special Investigator Sherry Johnson
- 2020: Safety as Tonya McElrathbey (supporting role as Ray's mother)
- 2023: The Burial as Gloria Gary[39]
Television
- Rubicon (2010, AMC) – Erin (Polygraph Tech), 1 episode.[40]
- Gossip Girl (2010, The CW) – Ostroff Therapist, 1 episode.
- Law & Order (2010, NBC) – Jalisa Kroger, 1 episode.[41]
- The Good Wife (2010, CBS) – Ms. Pollock, 1 episode.[42]
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2011, USA Network) – Haydon (CSU Tech), 1 episode.[42]
- Detroit 1-8-7 (2011, ABC) – Rachel Cook-Jones, 1 episode.
- The Closer (2012, TNT) – DDA Claire Baldwin, 2 episodes.[43]
- Royal Pains (2013, USA Network) – Sandra, 1 episode.[44]
- The Leftovers (2014–2017, HBO) – Lucy Warburton, recurring role (10 episodes).[45]
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2015, NBC) – Tracy Dexhart, 1 episode.[41]
- Black Mirror (2017, Netflix) – Angelica Leigh, 1 episode.[46]
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2018, NBC) – Defense Attorney Regina Carter, 2 episodes.[41]
- The Purge (2018, USA Network) – Jane Barbour, main role (10 episodes).[47]
- FBI (2019, CBS) – Sloan Wallace, guest (1 episode).[48]
- Blindspot (2019, NBC) – Iris, 1 episode.
- Dickinson (2019–2021, Apple TV+) – Betty, recurring role (13 episodes).
- Gossip Girl (2021, HBO Max) – Camille de Haan, recurring guest (6 episodes).[1]
- East New York (2022, CBS) – Regina Haywood, lead role (22 episodes).[29]
- Law & Order (2024–2025, NBC) – Camilla Paymor, 2 episodes.
- The Night Agent (2025, Netflix) – Catherine Weaver, main role (season 2, 10 episodes).[6]