Amanda Schull

Amanda Schull was born on August 26, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her early life was marked by a commitment to ballet, training at the Hawaii State Ballet under John Landovsky and later receiving a scholarship to Indiana University Bloomington for ballet. She further honed her skills at the San Francisco Ballet School Summer Intensive, eventually becoming an apprentice and then a full-time member of the San Francisco Ballet’s corps de ballet.

Schull’s acting career began while she was still involved with ballet. She secured a lead role as Jody Sawyer in the 2000 film “Center Stage.” This marked a significant turning point, bridging her two artistic passions. Following her retirement from the San Francisco Ballet in April 2006, she fully immersed herself in acting, taking on diverse roles across film and television. Her film credits include “Mao’s Last Dancer” (2009) and Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar” (2011), showcasing her ability to perform in different dramatic contexts.

On television, Schull established a presence with recurring roles in popular series such as “One Tree Hill” (2009-2010) and “Pretty Little Liars” (2010-2013). Her career progression continued with a starring role as Dr. Cassandra Railly in the Syfy series “12 Monkeys” (2015-2018), and a recurring role as Katrina Bennett on the USA Network series “Suits” (2013-2019), where she was later promoted to a series regular for its eighth and ninth seasons. This trajectory illustrates her consistent engagement in the entertainment industry.