Samantha Mathis
Biography
Samantha Mathis is an American actress. Born on May 12, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York, she made her film debut in Pump Up the Volume in 1990. Mathis has appeared in a variety of films, including FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Super Mario Bros, The Thing Called Love, Little Women, The American President, Broken Arrow, American Psycho, and Atlas Shrugged: Part II. She serves as the Vice President of SAG-AFTRA. Mathis has a known credit count of 81 acting credits.
Career overview
Samantha Mathis is an American actress who made her film debut in Pump Up the Volume. She has appeared in a variety of films throughout her career, including FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Super Mario Bros., The Thing Called Love, Little Women, The American President, Broken Arrow, American Psycho, and Atlas Shrugged: Part II. Mathis has demonstrated her versatility as an actress by taking on a range of roles in different genres.
Mathis's film career spans multiple decades, with her debut in 1990 and continued work in the industry. Her performances have been featured in a mix of high-profile and lesser-known films, showcasing her ability to adapt to various projects. While specific details about her roles and the impact of her performances are not provided, her involvement in these films is a testament to her dedication to her craft.
As an actress, Mathis has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 81 known credits listed. Her work in the film industry has been notable, with a career spanning over three decades. Mathis's experience and range as an actress have contributed to her success in the entertainment industry.
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- By Design (2026) as Lisa
- Isle Child (2025) as Carey Miller
- Elsbeth (2024) as Elaine McClusk
- The Exorcism (2024) as Jennifer Simon
- Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) as Kathy Crandall
- 12 Desperate Hours (2023) as Val
- All That We Destroy (2019) as Dr. Victoria Harris
- Being Frank (2019) as Bonnie
- The Clovehitch Killer (2018) as Cindy
- Boarding School (2018) as Isabel
- Ray Meets Helen (2018) as Mary
- Bull (2016) as Avery Kress
- Billions (2016) as Sara Hammon
- Creature Features (2016) as Self
- American Pastoral (2016) as Penny Hamlin
- The Strain (2014) as Justine Feraldo
- Affluenza (2014) as Bunny Miller
- Under the Dome (2013) as Alice Calvert
- Under the Dome (2013) as Dr. Alice Calvert
- Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012) as Dagny Taggart
- Camilla Dickinson (2012) as Rose Dickinson
- Lebanon, Pa. (2011) as Vicki
- Good Day for It (2011) as Sarah Bryant
- Buried (2010) as Linda Conroy (voice)
- Unanswered Prayers (2010) as Lorrie Beck
- Order of Chaos (2010) as Jennifer
- The Good Wife (2009) as Bonita Yarrow
- Royal Pains (2009) as Amy Hill
- The New Daughter (2009) as Cassandra
- Local Color (2008) as Carla
- Secrets of a Small Town (2007) as Samantha Steele
- Mitch Albom's For One More Day (2007) as Young Pauline "Posey" Benetto
- A Stranger's Heart (2007) as Callie Morgan
- Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (2006) as Karen Evans
- Absolution (2006) as Bettina Lloyd
- Believe in Me (2006) as Jean Driscoll
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Melinda Prescott
- Fathers and Sons (2005) as Jenny
- Kids in America (2005) as Jennifer Rose
- Touched (2005) as Jeannie Bates
- House (2004) as Maria Prodeman
- Lost (2004) as Olivia
- The Punisher (2004) as Maria Castle
- Salem's Lot (2004) as Susan Norton
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Rachel Stark
- Searching for Debra Winger (2002) as Self
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Christine Ansel
- Night Visions (2001) as Diane Ballard (segment "The Bokor")
- Attraction (2001) as Corey
- The Simian Line (2001) as Mae
- The Mists of Avalon (2001) as Gwenwyfar
- First Years (2001) as Ann Weller
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Donna
- American Psycho (2000) as Courtney Rawlinson
- Mermaid (2000) as Rhonda
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Hilary Barclay
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Catherine Summers
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Melanie Franks
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self - Guest
- Harsh Realm (1999) as Sophie Green
- Freak City (1999) as Ruth
- Sweet Jane (1998) as Jane
- Waiting for Woody Allen (1998) as Gail Silver
- Broken Arrow (1996) as Terry Carmichael
- Museum of Love (1996) as Stephanie
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Marie Wells
- The American President (1995) as Janie Basdin
- Jack & Sarah (1995) as Amy
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995) as Young Sophia
- Little Women (1994) as Older Amy March
- Super Mario Bros. (1993) as Daisy
- The Thing Called Love (1993) as Miranda Presley
- The Music of Chance (1993) as Tiffany
- FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) as Crysta (voice)
- This Is My Life (1992) as Erica Ingels
- Pump Up the Volume (1990) as Nora Diniro
- To My Daughter (1990) as Anne Carlston
- 83 Hours 'Til Dawn (1990) as Julie Burdock
- Extreme Close-Up (1990) as Laura
- Cold Sassy Tree (1989) as Lightfoot McClendon
- Forbidden Sun (1988) as Paula
- Aaron's Way (1988) as Roseanne Miller
- Knightwatch (1988) as Jacquline 'Jake' Monroe