Amanda Tepe is a native of Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was born and raised. Her extensive television credits include notable roles on popular shows such as Without A Trace, Dexter, Days of Our Lives, Studio 60 on The Sunset Strip, That's So Raven, Entourage, The Inside, and October Road.
Throughout her career, Tepe has showcased her versatility by taking on recurring guest starring roles in various television shows. One of her most iconic roles is that of a monotone-speaking drone with multiple jobs on Disney's Emmy award-winning show Wizards of Waverly Place. She has also played Donna the White House Tour Guide on Disney's Cory in the House and Colleen, the evil nanny of Nikolas Cassadine (Tyler Christopher) on ABC's General Hospital.
In addition to her television work, Tepe has also made a name for herself in the film industry. Her notable film credits include Rob Zombie's Halloween, Pulse, Bottoms Up, Dumping Grounds, Crazy, Save the Mavericks, Jelly, Backyard Wedding (MOW),and her breakout role in Iowa.
Tepe has also been recognized for her work in short films, having starred in multi-award winning productions such as This is Jack (director/producer/writer),Framed, Dandelion Dharma, and Side Effects, opposite Arye Gross.
Amanda Tepe received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and further honed her craft by studying at the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts in Educational Theatre from New York University, demonstrating her commitment to continued education and growth as an artist.
