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Amy Bruckner | |
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| Born | Amelia Ellen Bruckner March 28, 1991 |
| Alma mater | Tisch School of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Amelia Ellen Bruckner (born March 28, 1991) [1] is an American actress and singer noted for her roles in the Disney Channel shows Phil of the Future and American Dragon: Jake Long . Bruckner has also been featured in Hollywood films such as Nancy Drew , in which she plays Bess Marvin and in Rebound in the role of "Annie".
Bruckner was raised in Conifer, Colorado. [2] She has an older sister, Annye Landaverde (née Bruckner). [3] [4] Amy graduated from Athens Academy in Athens, Georgia, and attended the Gallatin School at New York University. [5] She attended law school at UCLA School of Law from 2019 to 2021. She is now an associate at Katten Muchin and Rosenman LLP.
Bruckner began her career in the fourth grade, guest starring in shows like ER , Malcolm In the Middle , The West Wing , Oliver Beene , Judging Amy , and Ally McBeal .
She sang a backing soprano vocal role in Cinderella's song "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" with the Disney Channel Circle of Stars.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ER | Ariel | |
| 2002 | Ally McBeal | Hayley | |
| 2002 | The West Wing | Sally | |
| 2003 | Regular Joe | Allissa | |
| 2003 | American Dreams | Elaine | |
| 2003 | Judging Amy | Emily Michaels | |
| 2003–2004 | Oliver Beene | Susan Brotsky | 4 episodes |
| 2004 | They Are Among Us | Brandi | made for television |
| 2004 | Costume Party Capers: The Incredibles | Kid Kareoki | |
| 2004–2005 | Malcolm in the Middle | Zoe | 6 episodes "Dewy's Opera" "Hal Sleepwalks" "Buseys Run Away" |
| 2004–2006 | Phil of the Future | Pim Diffy | Regular role |
| 2005 | Rebound | Annie | Feature film |
| 2005–2007 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Haley Long, Millie Fillmore | Regular role (voice) The Rotwood Files |
| 2007 | Nancy Drew | Bess Marvin | Feature film |
| 2014 | The Assault | Frankie | TV film |
| 2017 | Trust (and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves to Sleep at Night) | Dulcinea |
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