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Amanda Bearse

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Director, Actor
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August 9, 1958 in Winter Park, FL
Biography:Best known for her portrayal of Marcy Rhoades D'arcy, the manic, feminist/careerist neighbor on the long-running series Married...With Children, "Amanda Bearse" is also a prominent spokesperson for lesbian and gay rights in the entertainment industry and a very busy director on television. Born in Winter Park, FL, Bearse came to acting through high school and community theater and later moved to New York, where she studied acting with "Sanford Meisner". Her first major acting role was as Amanda Cousins on the daytime drama All My Children from 1982 to 1984. Her early film appearances consisted of small roles in features such as "First Affair" (made for television), "Protocol", "Fright Night", and "Fraternity Vacation", before Married...With Children came along in 1987. Originally, her portrayal and image were that of a perky supporting player but as the series evolved, the writing for her character did... Full Biography
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Amanda Bearse
Amanda Bearse
Amanda Bearse at the 17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented By Absolut Vodka
Amanda Bearse at the 6th Annual Power Premiere Awards
Amanda Bearse at the 4th Annual Power Up Premiere Gala
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