Amanda Schull Biography: Ballet Career, Age, Husband, Movies, Net Worth, Height, TV Shows, Child, Marriage

Amanda Schull is an American actress and former professional ballet dancer. She gained prominence with her lead role as Jody Sawyer in the 2000 film Center Stage.

Transitioning from ballet to acting, Schull has been recognized for her performances in television series such as One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars, Suits, and 12 Monkeys.

Profile

• Full Name: Amanda Schull
• Stage Name: Amanda Schull
• Born: 26, August 1978
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, and Former Ballet Dancer
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parents: Susan Schull
• Siblings: 2
• Spouse: George Wilson (m. 2011)
• Children: George Paterson Wilson VI
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life And Education

Amanda Schull was born on August 26, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is the daughter of Susan Schull, the president of Ballet Hawaii.

Schull has two siblings, though their names are not publicly disclosed. She attended Punahou School and trained at Hawaii State Ballet under John Landovsky.

At 17, she received a full ballet scholarship to Indiana University, where she majored in ballet and journalism and joined Delta Delta Delta sorority. During her sophomore year, she attended the San Francisco Ballet School Summer Intensive, which led to a scholarship for further study and eventually a position with the San Francisco Ballet.

Schull is of Caucasian ethnicity; her religious affiliation is not publicly known.

Career

Amanda Schull began her professional ballet career in 1999 with the San Francisco Ballet, where she quickly distinguished herself as a talented dancer. While still an apprentice, she gained widespread recognition for her role as Jody Sawyer in the 2000 film Center Stage, which showcased her exceptional ballet skills to a broader audience.

Schull continued to perform with the San Francisco Ballet until her retirement from dance in 2006, marking a successful chapter in her performing arts career.

Following her retirement from ballet, Schull transitioned into acting, taking on a variety of television roles that demonstrated her versatility. She appeared in popular series such as One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars, Grimm, and Hawaii Five-0.

In 2008, she portrayed Elizabeth “Liz” Mackey in the film Mao’s Last Dancer, further establishing her presence in the film industry. Her ability to adapt to diverse characters across genres allowed her to build a robust acting portfolio beyond her dance background.

In 2013, Schull secured a recurring role as Katrina Bennett on the legal drama Suits, eventually becoming a series regular for its final two seasons. She also starred as Dr. Cassandra Railly in Syfy’s 12 Monkeys from 2015 to 2018, earning critical acclaim for her performance.

More recently, she has appeared in guest roles on shows like NCIS and MacGyver, and in 2024, she was cast in a recurring role in the upcoming superhero series Spider-Noir, continuing to expand her acting career in television.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @amandaschull

Personal Life

Amanda Schull married George Wilson on May 28, 2011. Wilson is an award-winning brand designer with a background in communications and advertising.

The couple welcomed their first child, George Paterson Wilson VI, in February 2020. Schull maintains a relatively private personal life, focusing on her family and career.

Filmography

Film Roles:

• Center Stage (2000) – Jody Sawyer
• Mao’s Last Dancer (2009) – Elizabeth “Liz” Mackey
• Devil’s Gate (2017) – Maria Pritchard
• Love, Once and Always (2018) – Lucy Windsor
• Marry Go Round (2022) – Abby Foster

Television Roles:

• One Tree Hill (2009–2010) – Sara Evans / Katie Ryan
• Pretty Little Liars (2010–2013) – Meredith Sorenson
• Suits (2013–2019) – Katrina Bennett
• 12 Monkeys (2015–2018) – Dr. Cassandra Railly
• NCIS (2021) – Guest role
• MacGyver (2021) – Guest role

Net Worth

Amanda Schull’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. Her earnings stem from her successful careers in both ballet and acting, with notable roles in television series such as Suits and 12 Monkeys, as well as various film projects.