Amy Yasbeck biography
Amy Yasbeck is an American actress known for her role as Casy Chappel in Wings from 1994 to 1997 and The Mask (1994). She is also widely recognized as the wife of the late American actor John Ritter, who died in 2003. Amy further gained popularity by playing the role of a mermaid named madison in a 1998 movie called Splash, Too. She also played supporting roles in films such as Pretty Woman, Problem Child, Denial Claudia and The Odd Couple II.
Yasbeck was born and raised in a suburb of Cincinnati located in Blue Ash, Ohio, USA. She grew up as a very jovial and silent girl who adored her parents very much. Amy even participated in several talent shows as she was passionate about acting from a young age. She finished her high school studies at Ursuline Academy, having transferred from Summit Country Day School. From there, Amy joined the University of Detroit theater program. However, she did not graduate because of the death of her father and mother.
After mourning the deaths of her parents, Amy moved to New York City to become an actress. She made her first acting debut appearing in a 1985 CBS TV show called Rockhopper. Yasbek then landed guest roles on famous TV shows like Dallas, Spies Werewolf, JJ Starbuck and Magnium. These specific roles have earned him prominence and fame in Hollywood. Amy’s most recent roles are in movies and TV shows like Workhalics (2015) and Pretty Little Liras (2016). She is also expected to appear in upcoming films that are scheduled to be released in 2023 and 2024.
Amy Yasbeck age
How old is Amy Yasbeck? Yasbeck is 60 years in 2022. She was born Amy Marie Yasbeck in September 12, 1962, in Blue Ash, Ohio, United States. Furthermore, Amy celebrates her birthday on the 12th of September every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Virgo.
Amy Yasbeck Height
How tall is Amy Yasbeck? Yasbeck stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m). She also weighs about 54 kilograms (120 pounds). Furthermore, Amy’s hair color is red and her eye color is blue.
Amy Yasbeck Family
Yasbeck was born the daughter of her wonderful parents. Dorothy Louise Mary (mother and John Anthony Yasbeck. Amy’s father worked as a butcher as well as a successful grocer, while her mother was a housewife.
Amy’s father was of Lebanese descent while her mother was Irish. Sadly, Amy’s father died of a heart attack while she was still in college. Her mother also died of emphysema a few years after her father’s death.
Amy Yasbeck’s Husband | John Ritter
Amy is the well-known widow of celebrated actor John Ritter. The two met for the first time at the home of a popular film director as they were both preparing to star in the 1990 film called Problem Child movie. Amy and John dated for a while until they had their first child in 1998. Eventually, they got married in a private wedding ceremony that was held in 1999 at the Murphy Theater in Wilmington, Ohio.
John died in early 2003 after collapsing into a coma while rehearsing for a film. He passed away at exactly 10:48 pm on September 11, 2003, after doctors discovered that he had an undiagnosed congenital heart defect that caused the aortic dissection. Amy even appeared on CNN’s Larry King Live to discuss Ritter’s heart condition. She also revealed the reason why she filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Amy Yasbeck daughter
Yasbek is the mother of a daughter named Noah Ritter with her late husband, John Ritter. Noah was born on September 11, 1998, in New York. As of 2022, Amy is 24 years old.
Amy Yasbeck The Mask
The Mask is a 1994 film about a bank employee who transforms into a manic green-skinned superhero after wearing a magical wooden mask. This particular mask is a rare artifact that was created by the God of Mischief named Loki. The film was adapted from a book of the same name. Amy plays the role of Peggy Brandt alongside Cameron Diaz and Jim Carrey.
Amy Yasbeck Net Worth
Yasbeck has an estimated net worth of around $16 million dollars. Her main source of income is her career as a box office and Hollywood actress.
Amy Yasbeck Films
- 1987 House II: The Second Story
- 1990 Pretty Woman
- 1991 Problem Child 2
- 1992 The Nutt House
- 1993 Robin Hood: Men in Tights
- 1994 The Mask
- 1995 Holiday Home
- 1998 Claudia denial
- 2012 Little Women, Big Cars
Amy Yasbeck TV Shows
- Matlock model from 1990, 1993
- 1991 Murder, She Wrote
- 1992 Get a Life
- 1993 street justice
- 1994 Diagnosis: Murder
- 1994–1997 Wings
- 1995 Man Platypus
- 1996 Bloodhound II
- 1997–1998 Alright Already
- 1998 Dead Husbands
- 1999 It’s like, you know…
- House Blend 2002
- 2003 Just Shoot Me!
- 2005 Life on a Stick
- 2006 That’s So Raven
- 2007 Shorty McShorts’
- 2010 Hot in Cleveland
- 2013 Bones Diana Malkin
- Modern Family Lorraine
- 2015 Workaholics
- 2016 Pretty Little Liars