Personal info
Known for
Actor
Gender
Female
Birthday
12 May
Location
New York, United States
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Biography
Samantha Mathis is an American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater, with a career marked by emotional depth and versatility. She was born on May 12, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Los Angeles. Mathis comes from a family with strong ties to the entertainment industry; her father, Donald Mathis, was an actor and her mother, Bibi Besch, was an acclaimed actress, which influenced her early interest in performing.
Mathis began acting professionally in the late 1980s and gained early recognition with roles in films such as Pump Up the Volume (1990), where she starred opposite Christian Slater, and This Is My Life (1992). She continued to build a diverse filmography with appearances in Little Women (1994), Broken Arrow (1996), American Psycho (2000), and The Thing Called Love (1993), demonstrating her ability to move between drama, romance, and thriller genres.
In addition to film, Samantha Mathis has had a successful television career, appearing in series such as The Strain, Billions, Under the Dome, and Masters of Sex. She has also worked extensively in theater, earning praise for her stage performances. Known for her thoughtful portrayals and commitment to complex characters, Mathis remains a respected and enduring presence in American entertainment.
