Early life

Wyss was born in Manhattan Beach, California.

Career

Film

When she was discovered by an agent as a teen while starring in the play The Bad Seed at a local Los Angeles theatre, she went on to work in commercials and landed her first television role, recurring on Universal's When the Whistle Blows (1980) as Dolph Sweet's daughter. Wyss went on to appear in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). She rose to prominence in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) with her role as Tina Gray (the first person murdered onscreen by Freddy Krueger), The following year, Wyss went on to appear in the 1985 cult comedy film Better Off Dead as Beth, who sunk the main character into his depression by breaking up with him. Wyss subsequently starred in the critically acclaimed films, Silverado (1985) and Powwow Highway (1989). In 1990, Wyss appeared in the cult horror film, Shakma (1990). She was a special guest of the Crypticon 2010. The same year, Wyss appeared in The Graves (2010). In 2016, Amanda starred in the horror film The Id (2016).

Television

Wyss starred in Season 1 of the fantasy television series Highlander: The Series (1992) as a reporter named Randi McFarland. She has had recurring roles on St. Elsewhere (1982) and Cagney & Lacey (1982). She has made guest appearances on television shows, including Charmed, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Cheers (Season 4 episode 2, and Season 5 episode 11), The Drew Carey Show, Cold Case, CSI, and Dexter.

Selected filmography

Film

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