Andrea R. Bendewald (born March 4, 1970) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Maddy Piper on ''

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''.

Early life and education

Born in

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, Bendewald is the daughter of Judith and Mervin Bendewald, a clothing store owner. WEDDINGS; Andréa Bendewald, Mitch Rouse
''The New York Times'', 19 August 2001. She has a brother, Mason Bendewald. Bendewald attended the

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and later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wright State University.

Career

In addition to performing in film, stage, and television, Bendewald also teaches acting in the Professional Programs at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. She also founded The Art of Circling, a self-improvement and spiritual program.

Personal life

In October 1998, Bendewald met actor

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on the set of ''

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''. They married on August 19, 2001, at the Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, California. The couple have two children. She has one dog named Bonnie. She is the best friend of

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since the two met in Manhattan's High School for the Performing Arts.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

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: Nominated for Featured Actress in a Play for the role of Jane in "Girls Talk"

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