Amy Landecker Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Siblings, Parents

Amy Landecker is an American actress known for her role as Sarah Pfefferman in the award-winning Amazon series Transparent (2014–2019), for which she earned a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

Amy started acting on stage with Chicago’s Steppenwolf and Goodman theaters before moving to film and TV, including roles in A Serious Man (2009), Doctor Strange (2016), and Your Honor (2020–2023).

She’s also a talented voice-over artist, even doubling for Julia Roberts in movie trailers.

Profile

• Full Name: Amy Lauren Landecker
• Stage Name: Amy Landecker
• Born: September 30, 1969
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Voice Actress, Theater Performer, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m)
• Religion: Jewish
• Parents: Judith Landecker, John Records Landecker
• Siblings: Tracy Landecker
• Spouse: Bradley Whitford (m. 2019), Jackson Lynch (m. 2005; div. 2011)
• Children: One
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life

Amy Landecker was born on September 30, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, to Judith Landecker, a stay-at-home mom, and John Records Landecker, a well-known Chicago radio personality.

Amy’s ethnicity is mixed, with her paternal grandfather being a German-Jewish refugee, and her ancestry also includes English, German, Scottish, Dutch, and Irish roots.

She was raised in the Jewish faith, which influenced her cultural identity. Amy has an older sister, Tracy Landecker, who is now a successful businesswoman.

Growing up in Chicago, Amy attended the Francis W. Parker School, where she developed a passion for performing, which led her to pursue a career in acting.

Education

Amy attended Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, where she got involved in school plays.

She studied theater at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater and arts.

Her time at university helped her develop strong acting skills, particularly for stage performances, which laid the foundation for her early career.

Career

Amy Landecker began her career in Chicago’s theater scene, performing with the Steppenwolf and Goodman theaters.

She moved to New York City for a production of Rebecca Gilman’s play, directed by Bob Falls, at the Public Theatre.

In New York, she worked at Barrow Street Theater and Second Stage, winning an ensemble Obie Award for her role in Tracy Letts’ Bug, which later took her to Los Angeles.

Her big break in film came at 38, when she played Mrs. Samsky in the Coen Brothers’ Oscar-nominated film A Serious Man (2009), praised by critic Roger Ebert for her captivating performance. This launched her on-screen career.

Amy starred as Sarah Pfefferman in Amazon’s Transparent (2014–2019), a role that earned her critical acclaim and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

She appeared in films like Dan in Real Life (2007), Enough Said (2013), Project Almanac (2015), Doctor Strange (2016), and Beatriz at Dinner (2017).

Her TV work includes guest roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Mad Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Louie, Revenge, Your Honor (2020–2023), and Grey’s Anatomy.

She’s also a top voice-over artist, doubling for Julia Roberts in movie trailers and narrating commercials, including a Tampax ad that earned her a Screen Actors Guild card.

Amy has written pilots for FX and Amazon and continues to act in theater, film, and TV, known for her range and charm.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @amylandecker

Personal Life

Amy Landecker, now 55, is married to actor Bradley Whitford, whom she met on the set of Transparent in 2015.

They got engaged in March 2018 and married on July 17, 2019, in a simple courthouse wedding in Santa Barbara, where Amy wore a periwinkle dress with pink floral prints.

She was previously married to journalist Jackson Lynch from 2005 to 2011, and they have one daughter together.

Amy also briefly dated actor Larry David after meeting on Curb Your Enthusiasm. She has three stepchildren from Whitford’s previous marriage to Jane Kaczmarek.

Amy stands at 5 feet 7 inches tall and is known for her love of yoga, improv, and high-quality bed sheets, which she jokingly refers to as her biggest splurge. She lives in Los Angeles but considers herself a Chicagoan at heart.

Filmography

• Temporary Girl (1998) – Sondra Hardwood
• Dan in Real Life (2007) – Cindy Lamson
• A Serious Man (2009) – Mrs. Samsky
• All Is Bright (2013) – Therese
• Enough Said (2013) – Debbie
• Project Almanac (2015) – Kathy Raskin
• The Meddler (2015) – Diane
• Doctor Strange (2016) – Dr. Bruner
• Beatriz at Dinner (2017) – Jeana
• A Kid Like Jake (2018) – Sandra
• Snatchers (2019) – Cheryl
• Bombshell (2019) – Dianne Brandi
• Shithouse (2020) – Mom
• I Love My Dad (2022) – Diane
• Early Edition (1999–2000) – Guest role
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2003–2010) – Guest roles
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2006–2010) – Guest roles
• Mad Men (2007) – Guest role
• Louie (2010–2014) – Guest roles (4 episodes)
• Curb Your Enthusiasm (2011) – Guest role
• The Paul Reiser Show (2011) – Claire
• Revenge (2011–2014) – Dr. Michelle Banks
• Transparent (2014–2019) – Sarah Pfefferman
• Your Honor (2020–2023) – Nancy Costello
• Grey’s Anatomy (2018) – Morgan Holender
• The Handmaid’s Tale (2021) – Mrs. Mackenzie
• The Croods: Family Tree (2021–2022) – Ugga Crood (voice)
• Bug (Off-Broadway, Los Angeles) – Ensemble Obie Award
• All This Intimacy (2006) – Off-Broadway
• Big Love (2001–2002) – Goodman Theatre
• Blue Surge (2001–2002) – Beth, Goodman Theatre
• Zoot Suit – Alice, Goodman Theatre

Net Worth

Amy Landecker’s estimated net worth is $6 million.

Her wealth stems from her acting career in film, television, and theater, as well as voice-over work, including commercials and dubbing for Julia Roberts in movie trailers.

She earned significant residuals from a Tampax commercial early in her career and has also generated income from roles in Transparent, A Serious Man, and other projects.