Amber Heard
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 22, 1986 in Austin, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2026 (83 Years)
- Total Credits
- 70 credits in database
Biography
Amber Laura Heard is an American film and television actress born on April 22, 1986, in Austin, Texas. After appearing in a series of small roles in film and television, she secured her first starring role in the 2006 horror film All the Boys Love Mandy Lane. She achieved mainstream recognition through supporting roles in the 2008 films Never Back Down and Pineapple Express. Her subsequent film credits include The Joneses, The Ward, The Rum Diary, Drive Angry, Machete Kills, and Magic Mike XXL. In 2017, she joined the DC Extended Universe to portray the Atlantean queen Mera in the superhero films Justice League, Aquaman, and Zack Sny.
Career overview
Amber Laura Heard is an American film and television actress who was born on April 22, 1986, in Austin, Texas. After appearing in a series of small roles in film and television, she secured her first starring role in the 2006 horror film All the Boys Love Mandy Lane. She subsequently achieved mainstream recognition for her supporting roles in the 2008 action film Never Back Down and the 2008 comedy Pineapple Express.
Following her breakthrough, Heard appeared in a variety of films over the subsequent years. Her film credits from this period include The Joneses in 2009, The Ward in 2010, The Rum Diary and Drive Angry in 2011, Machete Kills in 2013, and Magic Mike XXL in 2015.
In 2017, Heard joined the DC Extended Universe to portray the Atlantean queen Mera. She played this role in the superhero films Justice League in 2017 and Aquaman in 2018. Throughout her career, she has accumulated 67 known acting credits.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- Silenced (2026) as Self
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) as Mera
- Depp V Heard (2023) as Self
- In the Fire (2023) as Grace Burnham
- In the Fire (2023) Executive Producer
- Affaire Johnny Depp/Amber Heard - La justice à l'épreuve des réseaux sociaux (2023) as Self
- Johnny vs Amber: The US Trial (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Depp vs Heard: The Verdict (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Johnny ve Amber: Nasıl Başladı, Nasıl Bitti? (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Depp Vs. Heard: Winners & Losers (2022) as Self
- TMZ Presents | Johnny vs. Amber: From Love to Hate (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) as Mera
- Gully (2021) as Joyce
- Mondo Hollywoodland (2021) as Pool Lady
- Johnny vs Amber (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- The Stand (2020) as Nadine Cross
- Her Smell (2019) as Zelda E. Zekiel
- Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019) as Self
- Aquaman (2018) as Mera
- London Fields (2018) as Nicola Six
- Elon Musk: The Real Life Iron Man (2018) as Self
- Justice League (2017) as Mera
- I Do... Until I Don't (2017) as Fanny
- The Adderall Diaries (2016) as Lana Edmond
- One More Time (2016) as Jude Litman
- The Danish Girl (2015) as Ulla
- Magic Mike XXL (2015) as Zoe
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- 3 Days to Kill (2014) as Agent Vivi Delay
- Machete Kills (2013) as Miss San Antonio
- Paranoia (2013) as Emma Jennings
- Syrup (2013) as Six / Elizabeth
- Syrup (2013) Executive Producer
- That As They Say Is That (2012)
- Drive Angry (2011) as Piper
- The Rum Diary (2011) as Chenault
- The Playboy Club (2011) as Bunny Maureen
- Conan (2010) as Self
- The Ward (2010) as Kristen
- And Soon the Darkness (2010) as Stephanie
- And Soon the Darkness (2010) Producer
- The Joneses (2010) as Jenn Jones
- The River Why (2010) as Eddy
- The Cleveland Show (2009) as (voice)
- Zombieland (2009) as 406
- The Stepfather (2009) as Kelly Porter
- ExTerminators (2009) as Nikki O’Gara
- Never Back Down (2008) as Baja Miller
- Pineapple Express (2008) as Angie Anderson
- The Informers (2008) as Christie
- Remember the Daze (2008) as Julia Ford
- Californication (2007) as Amber
- Hidden Palms (2007) as Greta Matthews
- Day 73 with Sarah (2007) as Mary
- Spin (2007) as Amber Russo
- Alpha Dog (2006) as Alma
- All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006) as Mandy Lane
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Lila Archer
- Drop Dead Sexy (2005) as Candy
- North Country (2005) as Young Josey
- Eisley: I Wasn't Prepared (2005) as Hannah
- Jack & Bobby (2004) as Liz
- Friday Night Lights (2004) as Maria
- The Mountain (2004) as Riley
- sideFX (2004) as Shay
- The O.C. (2003) as Salesgirl
- Top Gear (2002) as Self - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Amber Heard best known for?
Amber Heard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), The Building (2005), In the Fire (2023), In the Fire (2023).
When and where was Amber Heard born?
Amber Heard was born on April 22, 1986 in Austin, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Amber Heard have?
Amber Heard has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Amber Heard's background in cinema and television?
Amber Laura Heard is an American film and television actress born on April 22, 1986, in Austin, Texas. After appearing in a series of small roles in film and television, she secured her first starring role in the 2006 horror film All the Boys Love Mandy Lane. She achieved mainstream recognition through supporting roles...
Amber Heard by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Lila Archer — aged about 19
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) as Mera — aged about 35
- The O.C. (2003) as Salesgirl — aged about 17
- Californication (2007) as Amber — aged about 21
- Top Gear (2002) as Self - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car — aged about 16
- The Danish Girl (2015) as Ulla — aged about 29
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