Clara Mamet
| Clara Mamet | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 29, 1994 Randolph, Vermont |
| Occupation | Actress, musician |
| Parent(s) |
David Mamet Rebecca Pidgeon |
Clara Mamet (born September 29, 1994)[1] is an American actress and musician best known for her role as Amber Weaver in the ABC television comedy The Neighbors.[2]
Early life
Mamet was born in Randolph, Vermont, the daughter of playwright David Mamet and actress Rebecca Pidgeon, and is the half-sister of actress Zosia Mamet.[3] She has a brother, Noah.[4] Her father was born to a Jewish family and her mother converted to Judaism.[5]
Career
Mamet became legally emancipated at 15 so she could leave high school at 16 to pursue her career to become a playwright and actress.[6][3] She started auditioning for acting parts when she was 14, but "nobody had ever hired me before. So I thought I'd hire myself" by writing roles.[7] Mamet wrote, directed and starred in her first film, Two-Bit Waltz (2014), a semi-autobiographical movie with William H. Macy, her mother Rebecca Pigeon, and Jared Gilman.[8] Mamet has also written plays, "Paris" and "The Solvit Kids", the latter of which she co-wrote with Jack Quaid[7]
Mamet and her half-sister Zosia sing as a duo called The Cabin Sisters. They did an unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a music video.[9] In September 2015, it was revealed Mamet had been cast in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Spartan | Billy's Daughter | |
| 2010 | The Marquee | The Girl | Short film |
| 2010 | Inside the Actor's Workshop | The Paint Girl | Short film |
| 2010 | Our Valley | The Girl | |
| 2013 | Night Moves | Activist Filmmaker | |
| 2014 | Two-Bit Waltz | Maude | |
| 2014 | Spirit Blossom | Sandalwood | Short film |
| 2016 | Wiener-Dog | Lina | |
| 2016 | Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | Maranda | |
| 2016 | Satanic | Elise | |
| 2016 | Sloan Hearts Neckface | Sloan | In post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Unit | C.J Weiss | 1 episode |
| 2012-2014 | The Neighbors | Amber Weaver | 44 episodes |
| 2013 | Phil Spector | Back to Mono Girl | Television film |
| 2015 | Wacko Smacko | April | 1 episode |
Works or publications
- Mamet, Clara. Paris. New York: Samuel French, 2012. ISBN 978-0-573-70068-2 [11]
- Mamet, Clara, and Jack Quaid. The Solvit Kids. New York: Samuel French, 2012. ISBN 978-0-573-70087-3[12]
References
- ↑ "Clara Mamet Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ↑ Genzlinger, Neil (March 14, 2014). "Actors Who Know Cute Is Not Enough". New York Times. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- 1 2 Lewis, Casey (March 2013). "Clara Mamet on Her Alien Sitcom, Film Aspirations, and Famous Family". Teen Vogue. Condé Nast Digital. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ↑ Zollo, Paul (March 20, 2014). "From Shadows Into the Sun With Rebecca Pidgeon". American Songwriter. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ↑ http://www.jewishjournal.com/the_ticket/item/clara_mamet_makes_her_way_in_the_family_biz
- ↑ Pfefferman, Naomi (September 10, 2012). "Clara Mamet makes her way in the family biz". Jewish Journal.
- 1 2 Johnson, Reed (April 20, 2012). "Two new Mamet plays — Clara Mamet, that is". L.A. Times. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ↑ Marshall, JoJo (March 21, 2014). "Clara Mamet on her movie, having aliens for 'Neighbors' and her famous last name". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ↑ D'Addario, Daniel (June 6, 2013). "Zosia and Clara Mamet's Kickstarter meets little support". Salon. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca (September 15, 2015). "'Neighbors' Sequel Casts Two More Sorority Girls (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Paris". Samuel French. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ↑ "Solvit Kids, The". Samuel French. Retrieved 22 March 2014.