Amy Farrington

Amy Farrington
Born (1966-09-20) September 20, 1966 (age 58)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active1998–present
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image icon Farrington in 2019.

Amy Farrington (born September 20, 1966) is an American actress and model who is best known for her roles as Stacey Devers on The Michael Richards Show and Detective Lt. Piper Lynch in the CBS drama series S.W.A.T..[1][2][3]

Biography

Farrington was born in Boston, Massachusetts but raised in Garland, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. After attending a musical theatre conservatory program she worked in local and regional theatres before moving to Chicago. In Chicago, she performed at several theaters including the Bailiwick Repertory Theatre,(Son of Fire, 1993) The Court Theatre and the Steppenwolf Theatre. Twenty plays later she moved to Los Angeles. Her first job was as a series regular in a pilot for NBC, followed by the series, The Michael Richards Show (2000), for the same network. She then went on to star in pilots for several networks and guest-starred and recurred on numerous sitcoms including Will & Grace (1998), Just Shoot Me! (1997), Malcolm in the Middle (2000), Two and a Half Men (2003), The King of Queens (1998), The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) and Young Sheldon (2018).

On July 8, 2019, Farrington joined the cast of S.W.A.T. in the role of Detective Lt. Piper Lynch,[4] who is a tactical consultant to S.W.A.T.[5][6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Bored Silly Ms. Brandt
2001 Me & My Needs TV movie
Soul Survivors ER Doctor - Midtown
2002 Julie Lydecker
2005 East of Normal, West of Weird TV movie
2009 Exit 19 Katie TV movie
Hatching Pete Doris Ivey TV movie
Ill-Advised Karen Kessler TV movie
2013 Ending Up Terri Short
The Beating ER Doctor
2014 Cloud 9 Andrea Cloud TV movie[7][8]
2017 Special Unit Principal Kate

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1997–1999 Early Edition Harper / Doctor Episodes: "Downsized" & "Blowing Up Is Hard to Do"
1998 ER Sandy Mader Episode: "Of Past Regret and Future Fear"
Cupid Stroller Episode: "End of an Eros"
2000 The Michael Richards Show Stacey Devers 7 episodes
2001 Providence Liza Gruber Episode: "Impulse Control"
2001–2002 Malcolm in the Middle Karen Episodes: "Book Club" & "Cynthia's Back"
2002 Becker Judy Episode: "It Had to Be Ew"
The Drew Carey Show Bonnie Episode: "Hickory Dickory... Double Date"
2003 Happy Family Susan Episodes: "Tooth" & "Over and Out"
Just Shoot Me Michelle Episode: "Strange Bedfellows" & "Guess Who's Coming to Blush"
Good Morning, Miami Erika Episode: "Looking for Love in All the Wrong Cages"
2004 Will & Grace Phyllis Episode: "Fred Astaire and Ginger Chicken"[9]
The King of Queens Emily Episode: "Tank Heaven"
Two and a Half Men Kathleen Episode: "Just Like Buffalo"
Still Standing Emmy Episode: "Still Winning"
Center of the Universe Marcia Weaver Episode: "And the Silver Medal Goes To..."
2005 Yes, Dear Pam Episode: "A Little Breathing Room"
Stacked Marcy Episode: "An Ex-Appeal"
The War at Home Arlene - Brenda's Mother Episode: "Cheers"
2006 Twins Patty Episode: "Dancin' & Pantsin'"
2006–2008 The New Adventures of Old Christine Ali 4 episodes
2007 Cavemen Mrs. Collins Episode: "The Mascot"
Saving Grace Faye Episode: "This Is Way Too Normal for You"
2008 Back to You Margaret Episodes: "Date Night" & "The Wall of Fame"
Bones Kate McNutt Episode: "The Passenger in the Oven"
2009 The Middle Gail Episode: "Pilot"
Nip/Tuck Abigail Sullivan Episode: "Abigail Sullivan"
2009–2011 Hung Mindy Saline 4 episodes
2010 Grey's Anatomy Mary May Episode: "Shiny Happy People"
2011 Private Practice Lisa - Abe's daughter Episode: "Heaven Can Wait"
The Mentalist Melinda Drew Episode: "Red Gold"
The Protector Kathleen Monroe Episodes: "Pilot" & "Beef"
Harry's Law Nurse Eileen O'Malley Episode: "Purple Hearts"
2012 The Neighbors Tracy Episode: "Things Just Got Real"[10]
American Horror Story: Asylum Mrs. Reynolds Episode: "The Origins of Monstrosity"[11]
2012–2013 Jessie Ms. Devlin Episodes: "Make New Friends, But Hide the Old" & "Diary of a Mad Newswoman"
2013 Marvin Marvin Ms. Hinkle Episode: Marvin & The Cool Kids
Crash & Bernstein Ms. Harris Episode: "Crashus Maximus"
Scandal Tammy Blakely Episode: "A Woman Scorned"
The Millers Phone Clerk Episode: "The Phone Upgrade"
2014 The McCarthys Aunt Jean Episode: "Love, McCarthys Style"
2014–2016 Faking It Molly 13 episodes
2015 The Librarians Amy's Mom Episode: "And the Rule of Three"
2016 2 Broke Girls Leila Episode: "And the Partnership Hits the Fan"[12]
Mike & Molly Karen Episode: "The Adoption Option"
Vice Principals Principal Cavanaugh Episodes: "Run for the Money"
2017 Mom June Episode: "Wind Chimes and a Bottomless Pit of Sadness"
NCIS: Los Angeles Genevive Parks Episode: "Getaway"
Man with a Plan Librarian Episodes: "Dirty Money"
GLOW Mallory Episodes: "Pilot" & "The Liberal Chokehold"
The Mick Miss Crandall Episodes: "The Invention"
2018 Beyond Special Agent Gale Borden 5 episodes[13]
Young Sheldon Dr. Sandra Thorpe Episode: "A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries"[14]
2019 American Princess Dr. Bloom Episode: "A Period Piece"
2019–2021 S.W.A.T. Lieutenant Piper Lynch Series regular (season 3), Recurring role (season 4)[15][16][17]
2023 9-1-1: Lone Star Chief Reynolds Episode: "Sellouts"
Upload Cheyenne 2 episodes
2024 Bob Hearts Abishola Dr. Bradford Episode: "Tayo Time"

References

  1. ^ "The Michael Richards Show". facebook.com.
  2. ^ "'S.W.A.T.' Original Cast Member Stephanie Sigman Confirms Exit From CBS Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  3. ^ "The newest member of the #SWAT squad, @amyKfarrington, tells us about Lt. Lynch and her time on set so far!". twitter.com.
  4. ^ "The #SWAT team hunts a serial bomber with Lieutenant Piper Lynch, played by new cast member Amy Farrington on tonight's premiere at 10/9c! 💥". instagram.com.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (July 8, 2019). "'S.W.A.T.' Amy Farrington Cast As New Series Regular For Season 3". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  6. ^ "I am digging Amy Farrington's character, Lieutenant Detective Piper Lynch. SWAT is so lucky to have such a talented actress as a part of their team. Let's see what updates will be in store for the team". twitter.com.
  7. ^ "Exclusive Interview With Amy Farrington From Disney Channel "Cloud 9"". youtube.com.
  8. ^ "INTERVIEW WITH AMY FARRINGTON OF DISNEY CHANNELS NEW MOVIE CLOUD 9". celebrityhautespot.com.
  9. ^ "With Yvette on the set of Two and a Half Men". facebook.com.
  10. ^ "Meeting aliens in The Neighbors". facebook.com.
  11. ^ "7 gt8 l a 0 ga4m0h lm 1 0 2 2 J 9a5af 4h · Lovely! My daughter is the bad seed. American Horror Story". facebook.com.
  12. ^ "Goofing around on the set of Two Broke Girls". facebook.com.
  13. ^ "I've been guest starring in a really fun show. Check it out if you haven't already". facebook.com.
  14. ^ "Young Sheldon 2x05 Sneak Peek 3 "A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries"". youtube.com.
  15. ^ "'S.W.A.T.' Renewed For Season 6 At CBS". Deadline Hollywood.
  16. ^ "Woot woot! Season 5!". facebook.com.
  17. ^ "What's on TV Wednesday: 'S.W.A.T.' on CBS". www.latimes.com.


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