Amanda Katherine Wheaton, widely recognized as Amy Wheaton, is an American actress and professional massage therapist. Born on May 12, 1978, in Pasadena, California, she grew up alongside her brother, actor Wil Wheaton. Throughout her career, she built a diverse resume featuring a mix of early child acting roles, television guest appearances, and short films.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Growing up in Southern California, Amy entered the entertainment industry at a young age. Her early exposure to the film and television sets laid the groundwork for a steady string of minor and guest-starring credits throughout the late 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.
Notable Film and Television Credits
Amy Wheaton made her feature film debut playing the character Alice Crane in the 1987 movie The Curse. Over the following decades, she appeared in several popular television series and short films:
- Star Trek: The Next Generation – Played Tara (uncredited) in the episode “When the Bough Breaks” (1988)
- Baywatch – Appeared as Kit Evans in the episode “The Runaways” (1995)
- Sliders – Played Lucy La Croix (1997)
- The Pretender – Appeared as Jessica Bracken in the episode “Angel’s Flight” (1999)
- Freaks and Geeks – Appeared as a Pretty Girl (2000)
- ER – Played Shannon Wallace (2001)
- The Yellow Bird – Starred as Tutter Fraleigh in the 2001 short film
- Six Feet Under – Appeared as a Female Student (2002)
Transition Away from Acting
While she established a recognizable presence on classic television shows during her youth and young adulthood, Amy eventually transitioned away from heavy mainstream acting commitments. Outside of her entertainment background, she established a professional career working as a massage therapist in the United States.
