Samantha Mathis
Known for
Samantha Mathis is an American actress born in Brooklyn, New York, who broke through in the cult teen drama 'Pump Up the Volume' opposite Christian Slater. She went on to appear in 'Little Women', 'Broken Arrow', and the black comedy 'American Psycho'. Mathis has continued building a steady career across film and television, including guest roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'House'. She remains a respected veteran actress of 1990s American cinema.
Samantha Mathis
41 Movies
22 Series
Samantha Mathis is an American actress born in Brooklyn, New York, who broke through in the cult teen drama 'Pump Up the Volume' opposite Christian Slater. She went on to appear in 'Little Women', 'Broken Arrow', and the black comedy 'American Psycho'. Mathis has continued building a steady career across film and television, including guest roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'House'. She remains a respected veteran actress of 1990s American cinema.
Movies
Plays Maria Castle
The Punisher
2004
Plays Courtney Rawlinson
American Psycho
2000
Plays Older Amy March
Little Women
1994
Plays Terry Carmichael
Broken Arrow
1996
Plays Jennifer Simon
The Exorcism
2024
Plays Daisy
Super Mario Bros.
1993
Plays Linda Conroy (voice)
Buried
2010
Plays Janie Basdin
The American President
1995
Plays Crysta (voice)
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
1992
Plays Kathy Crandall
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
2023
Plays Young Sophia
How to Make an American Quilt
1995
Plays Penny Hamlin
American Pastoral
2016
Plays Cassandra
The New Daughter
2009
Plays Nora Diniro
Pump Up the Volume
1990
Plays Cindy
The Clovehitch Killer
2018
Plays Amy
Jack & Sarah
1995
Plays Dagny Taggart
Atlas Shrugged: Part II
2012
Plays Lisa
By Design
2026
Plays Miranda Presley
The Thing Called Love
1993
Plays Isabel
Boarding School
2018
Plays Jane
Sweet Jane
1998
Plays Carla
Local Color
2008
Plays Corey
Attraction
2001
Plays Erica Ingels
This Is My Life
1992
Plays Jennifer Rose
Kids in America
2005
Plays Mary
Ray Meets Helen
2018
Plays Vicki
Lebanon, Pa.
2011
Plays Jean Driscoll
Believe in Me
2006
Plays Paula
Forbidden Sun
1988
Plays Jeannie Bates
Touched
2005
Plays Tiffany
The Music of Chance
1993
Plays Jennifer
Order of Chaos
2010
Plays Mae
The Simian Line
2001
Plays Bonnie
Being Frank
2019
Plays Sarah Bryant
Good Day for It
2011
Plays Bunny Miller
Affluenza
2014
TV Shows
Plays Sara Hammon
Billions
2016
Plays Justine Feraldo
The Strain
2014
Plays Jacquline 'Jake' Monroe
Knightwatch
1988
Plays Alice Calvert
Under the Dome
2013
Plays Ann Weller
First Years
2001
Plays Melinda Prescott
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Gwenwyfar
The Mists of Avalon
2001
Plays Susan Norton
Salem's Lot
2004
Plays Maria Prodeman
House
2004
Plays Sophie Green
Harsh Realm
1999
Plays Olivia
Lost
2004
Plays Samantha Steele
Secrets of a Small Town
2007
Plays Marie Wells
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Rachel Stark
The Twilight Zone
2002
Plays Donna
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Avery Kress
Bull
2016
Plays Christine Ansel
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Bonita Yarrow
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Amy Hill
Royal Pains
2009
Plays Diane Ballard (segment "The Bokor")
Night Visions
2001
Plays Elaine McClusk
Elsbeth
2024
Plays Karen Evans
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
2006
Latest Trailers
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By Design
Full Filmography
By Design
Lisa
2026
Film
Isle Child
Carey Miller
2025
Film
The Exorcism
Jennifer Simon
2024
Film
Elsbeth
Elaine McClusk · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
Kathy Crandall
2023
Film
Being Frank
Bonnie
2019
Film
The Clovehitch Killer
Cindy
2018
Film
Boarding School
Isabel
2018
Film
Ray Meets Helen
Mary
2018
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Samantha Mathis and where are they from?
Samantha Mathis is 56 years old, born on May 12, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Samantha Mathis?
Samantha Mathis is best known for roles in American Psycho, The Punisher, Buried.
How many movies has Samantha Mathis been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Samantha Mathis has appeared in 41 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Samantha Mathis's first movie?
The career of Samantha Mathis began with Forbidden Sun (1988).
What is Samantha Mathis's most recent movie or series?
Samantha Mathis's most recent release is By Design, which premiered on February 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Samantha Mathis appeared in?
On television, Samantha Mathis has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, House, Lost, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Samantha Mathis
1970-05-12 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Samantha Mathis (born May 12, 1970) is an American actress and trade union leader who serves as the Vice President of SAG-AFTRA. Mathis made her film debut in Pump Up the Volume (1990), and later co-starred or appeared in such films as FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), Super Mario Bros. (1993), The Thing Called Love (1993), Little Women (1994), The American President (1995), Broken Arrow (1996), American Psycho (2000), and Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012).