Amber Heard

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Biography

But she steadily proved herself to be more than just a pretty face by tackling roles in a variety of genres, whether it was comedy, action or adventure. Heard launched her career with small parts on television shows like the hit teen drama "The O.C." (Fox, 2003-07), and had featured roles in "Friday Night Lights" (2004) and in "North Country" (2005). She also proved her comedic chops in the comedy "Pineapple Express" (2008) opposite Seth Rogen …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

Amber Laura Heard on April 22, 1986 in Austin, Texas, USA

Career Milestones

2011

Acted opposite Johnny Depp in "The Rum Diary," the big screen adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's novel

2011

Starred on the short-lived, 1960s-set NBC drama "The Playboy Club" as Bunny Maureen, a recently-hired Bunny

2010

Co-starred with David Duchovny and Demi Moore in the independent comedy "The Joneses"

2009

Cast as Johnny Depp's love interest in the film "The Rum Diary"

2009

Had a small role as the object of Jesse Eisenberg's affection in "Zombieland"

2009

Co-starred in the horror film "The Stepfather"

2008

Joined the ensemble cast of "The Informers," based on Bret Easton Ellis' 1994 collection of short stories

2008

Appeared in the Judd Apatow comedy "Pineapple Express" as Seth Rogen's girlfriend

2007

Portrayed Greta Matthews on the CW's short-lived series "Hidden Palms"

2006

Had a small role in Nick Cassavetes' "Alpha Dog"

2005

Played a young Charlize Theron in Niki Caro's "North Country"

2005

Had a supporting role in "Drop Dead Sexy," starring Jason Lee

2004

Made her feature film debut in "Friday Night Lights"

2004

Made TV debut in the pilot episode of The WB's "Jack & Bobby"

Relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting

Moved to New York at age 17 to pursue modeling