Amanda Wyss - Actor Profile

Amanda Wyss

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 24, 1960
Birth Place: Manhattan Beach, California, USA

About Amanda Wyss

Amanda Wyss (born November 24, 1960) is an American film and television actress. She began her career in the early 1980s in teen roles including Lisa in the coming-of-age comedy film Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Tina Gray in the slasher film A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), and Beth in the film Better Off Dead (1985). She had a supporting role as investigative reporter Randi McFarland in the television series Highlander: The Series (1992–1993). She played Woody's ex-girlfriend, Beth, in two episodes of Cheers in the mid-1980s.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Amanda Wyss reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of Amanda Wyss's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Amanda Wyss remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Amanda Wyss Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Amanda Wyss's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Amanda Wyss.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story Self Average Similar →
2022 Beyond the Resonator Professor McMichaels Flop Similar →
2021 The Resonator: Miskatonic U Professor McMichaels Flop Similar →
2020 Hunter's Moon Bernice Delaney Flop Similar →
2019 Badland Alice Hollenbeck Average Similar →
2019 Rest Stop Harmony Flop Similar →
2019 Triggered - Flop Similar →
2018 Big Legend Dr. Wheeler Average Similar →
2017 The Watcher of Park Ave Lt. Samantha Warren Flop Similar →
2017 It Happened Again Last Night Eileen Hit Similar →
2017 The Hatred Beth Crossan Flop Similar →
2017 The Capture Terry Flop Similar →
2017 The Sandman Dr. Amanda Elliott Average Similar →
2016 Thing in the Dark JC Flop Similar →
2016 The Id Meredith Lane Flop Similar →
2013 Fantasm Self Hit Similar →
2010 Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Deadly Impact Julie Mulligan Flop Similar →
2010 The Graves Darlene Flop Similar →
2006 Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares Narrator Average Similar →
2005 Monster-in-Law Tina Gray (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
2004 Fallacy - Average Similar →
1998 Marry Me or Die Nora Dawkins Flop Similar →
1997 Strategic Command Michelle Harding Flop Similar →
1994 Desert Steel Jerri Flop Similar →
1992 Bloodfist IV: Die Trying Shannon Flop Similar →
1992 Gunsmoke: To the Last Man Lizzie Tewksbury Hit Similar →
1991 Black Magic Woman Diane Abbott Flop Similar →
1991 Son of Darkness: To Die For II Celia Flop Similar →
1990 Shakma Tracy Flop Similar →
1990 Checkered Flag Chris Baird Trehearn Flop Similar →
1989 The Final Days Tricia Nixon Cox Hit Similar →
1989 Deadly Innocents Angela/Andy Super Hit Similar →
1989 Powwow Highway Rabbit Layton Hit Similar →
1988 To Die For Celia Kett Flop Similar →
1987 Independence Chastity Flop Similar →
1986 Something in Common Laura Grant Average Similar →
1986 Firefighter Marilyn Hit Similar →
1985 Better Off Dead... Beth Truss Hit Similar →
1985 Silverado Phoebe Hit Similar →
1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street Tina Gray Hit Similar →
1984 No Earthly Reason - Flop Similar →
1984 My Mother's Secret Life Tobi Jensen Hit Similar →
1983 A Killer in the Family Dannelda Lyons Hit Similar →
1982 Fast Times at Ridgemont High Lisa Hit Similar →
1981 The Other Victim Kimi Langford Flop Similar →
1981 She Drinks a Little Cindy Scott Flop Similar →
1981 Force: Five Cindy Lester Flop Similar →
1981 This House Possessed Holly Average Similar →

Amanda Wyss - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Amanda Wyss?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Amanda Wyss is "Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Amanda Wyss acted in?

Amanda Wyss has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Amanda Wyss?

Other notable films include "Deadly Innocents", "Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy", and "A Nightmare on Elm Street".