Amanda Peterson
Known for: Acting
Born: July 8, 1971
Died: July 3, 2015
Place of birth: Greeley, Colorado, USA
Phyllis Amanda Peterson (July 8, 1971 – July 3, 2015) was an American actress best known for her roles as Cindy Mancini in the 1987 film Can't Buy Me Love and Sunny Sisk on the NBC drama series A Year in the Life (1987–1988). Peterson died at age 43 from an accidental drug overdose when she mixed a prescription drug with illegally obtained morphine following surgery.
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Filmography
12 movies · 7 TV shows, newest first
5.6
WindRunner
1994
8.0
Jack's Place
1992
6.1
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories
1991
7.6
Hell Hath No Fury
1991
5.5
Fatal Charm
1990
6.7
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989
5.4
Listen to Me
1989
10.0
Love and Betrayal
1989
5.0
The Lawless Land
1988
7.2
A Year in the Life
1987
6.9
Can't Buy Me Love
1987
9.3
A Year in the Life
1986
6.3
Explorers
1985
9.0
And the Children Shall Lead
1985
7.3
Best Kept Secrets
1984
8.0
Boone
1983
6.3
Silver Spoons
1982
6.5
Annie
1982
8.1
Father Murphy
1981