Amy Wright is an American actress and former model. She has appeared in such films as ''The Deer Hunter'', ''Breaking Away'', ''The Accidental Tourist (film), The Accidental Tourist'', ''Hard Promises (1991 film), Hard Promises'', ''Crossing Delancey'', and ''Miss Firecracker''. She is the widow of actor Rip Torn.

Early years

Born in Chicago, Wright is a graduate of Beloit College.

Career

Wright acted in summer-stock productions in Rockford, Illinois, before going to New York, where she studied acting with Uta Hagen. She starred with Eric Schweig in ''The Scarlet Letter (1995 film), The Scarlet Letter'' and ''Tom and Huck'' (both made in 1995). She produced a Netflix series called ''The Next Step''. Wright starred in the original production of ''Breakfast with Les and Bess'' as Shelby. Wright also appeared on Broadway in the original productions of ''Fifth of July (play), Fifth of July'' and ''Noises Off''. Wright currently is on the faculty of HB Studio in New York City.

Personal life

Wright was married to actor Rip Torn from 1989 until his death in 2019, and the couple had two daughters, Katie and Claire Torn.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* Actresses from Chicago American film actresses Living people Beloit College alumni University of Chicago Laboratory Schools alumni 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses Year of birth missing (living people) {{US-film-actor-1950s-stub