Amy Landecker

**Amy Lauren Landecker**, born on September 30, 1969, is an accomplished American actress known most prominently for her role as Sarah Pfefferman on the Amazon comedy-drama series 'Transparent' from 2014 to 2019. She has also graced numerous films with her talent, including 'Dan in Real Life' (2007), 'A Serious Man' (2009), 'All Is Bright' (2013), 'Project Almanac' (2015), and 'Beatriz at Dinner' (2017). Movements have massively been made on the small screen as well, with notable performances in the TV series 'Your Honor', which started airing in 2020. Her foundation was in Chicago, Illinois, the place of her birth, where she began to develop her passion for performing arts. Coming from an inspiring lineage, including her famous Chicago radio personality father, John Records Landecker. Her stardom has paved a long journey since her early days, as she studied theater at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Launching her career, she managed to secure her Screen Actors Guild card via a voiceover for a Tampax commercial, an exciting venture in which she only had to utter the single word: 'ballet'. This seemingly minor gig opened her eyes to the potential in the industry, with an unexpected $10,000 earned in residuals. A boost of confidence, this led her to focus on stage work, imbibing her energy in stage productions like 2006's Rajiv Joseph's 'All This Intimacy'. Officially moving to LA at 38, she expanded her career and delved into the world of TV and film, eventually amassing a varied portfolio of roles. This includes acclaimed performances like that of Mrs. Samsky in the Academy Award-nominated film 'A Serious Man', directed by the Coen brothers. Her broadcast work also includes regular appearances on 'The Paul Reiser Show' on NBC, guest spots on 'Law & Order', 'NCIS', 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and appearances in Off-Broadway theatrical productions such as 'Bug'. This all-encompassed an impressive career that solidified her as a stalwart in the industry, elevating shows and films with her talent and dedication.