Amanda Bearse is an American actress, comedian, and director whose career spans television, film, and theater. She gained major recognition as Marcy Rhoades, later Marcy D’Arcy, on the Fox sitcom Married... with Children, appearing from 1987 to 1997. Bearse also played Amy Peterson in the 1985 horror film Fright Night. Her career later expanded into television directing, including more than 30 episodes of Married... with Children. Her official biography lists her as an actor, director, and producer.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Amanda Bearse |
| Date of Birth | August 9, 1958 |
| Birthplace | Winter Park, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Professions | Actress, Comedian, Director |
| Television Debut | All My Children (1982) |
| Breakthrough Role | Marcy Rhoades / Marcy D'Arcy in Married... with Children |
| Film Breakthrough | Fright Night (1985) |
| Years Active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | Carrie Schenken |
| Marriage Year | 2010 |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Spouse | Carrie Schenken |
| Daughter | Zoe Bearse |
Career Highlights
- Played Marcy Rhoades/D’Arcy on Married... with Children from 1987 to 1997.
- Directed more than 30 episodes of Married... with Children between 1991 and 1997.
- Her film credits include Fright Night, The Doom Generation, Sky Sharks, and Bros.
- Made her Off-Broadway directing and acting debut with Party Face in 2017.
