A multi-talent who has achieved a remarkable level of success at a young age as both an actress and recording artist, Mandy Moore continues to challenge herself and grow with each succeeding project.
Moore most recently starred in Paul Weitz's "American Dreamz" for Universal. The film is a satire of American politics and show business. Moore stars opposite a brilliant cast including Hugh Grant, Willem Dafoe, Jennifer Coolidge, Chris Klein, Judy Greer and Dennis Quaid.
Additional films due for release include Richard Kelly's "Southland Tales." Also starring The Rock, Seann William Scott and Sarah Michelle Gellar, the film is an ensemble piece set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. An action star stricken with amnesia finds his life intertwining with an adult film star developing her own reality television project and a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy.
Moore will also be seen starring in the Universal Pictures/Gold Circle Films comedy "Because I Said So." Directed by Michael Lehmann and co-starring Diane Keaton, the film tells the story of a meddling mother (Keaton) who, in order to prevent her daughter (Moore) from making the same mistakes she made, decides to set her up with the perfect man, neglecting to mention that she found the dates through a personal ad. The film is set for a February 2nd release.
Moore just wrapped Plum Pictures' romantic comedy "Dedication" opposite Billy Crudup, Justin Theroux, Tom Wilkinson, Mia Farrow and Bob Balaban. Directed by Theroux, the story concerns a misogynistic children's author (Crudup) who is forced to collaborate with a young female illustrator (Moore) when his writing partner and only friend dies.
She also wrapped production on Jennifer Elster's "Twist of Fate" opposite James McAvoy. Moore will play a working class girl who, along with her boyfriend have to deal with the repercussions after they fail to report a car accident they are involved in that kills a young local socialite.
Moore is currently shooting Warner Bros.' "License to Wed" opposite Robin Williams. This romantic comedy revolves around a young couple whose wedding plans are interrupted when the pushy minister (Williams) of the bride's family church orders the pair to complete a two-week prenup course. They must pass the class if they want to marry in his church. The groom fails the course and loses the girl but fights to win her back.
Critics and audiences alike took notice of her performance in Brian Dannelly's acclaimed film "Saved" for United Artists. Released in 2004, Moore's take on "the perfect Christian girl" who uses her personal relationship with Jesus to take advantage of everyone marked another step in her evolution as a film actress. This film was produced by Michael Stipe and Sandy Stern and co-stars Jena Malone, Eva Amurri, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit and Mary-Louise Parker.
Prior film credits include starring roles in John Turturro's musical, "Romance and Cigarettes" with James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet and Mary-Louise Parker, as well as Andy Cadiff's "Chasing Liberty" for Warner Bros. and Clare Kilner's "How to Deal" for New Line. In addition, Moore lent her voice to the animated comedy, "Racing Stripes," and starred opposite Shane West in Adam Shankman's box-office success, "A Walk to Remember" for Warner Bros. for which she won an MTV Movie Award for "Breakthrough Female Performance." She also performed four songs featured on the film's soundtrack.
Moore made her feature film debut playing a haughty, cruel and popular high school cheerleader in Disney's smash hit comedy "The Princess Diaries." Directed by Garry Marshall, the film also starred Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway and Hector Elizondo.
On television, Moore was recently seen on NBC's popular comedy, "Scrubs." She also recently guest starred as herself on the HBO hit series, "Entourage."
Due for release in 2006 will be Moore's fourth album. Distributed by Warner Bros. Records, the album will mark the first time all of the songs are co-written by Moore herself. Her critically acclaimed album, "Coverage," released on October 21, 2003 featured her mature and adventurous approaches to a remarkable collection of classic and personal favorite songs by Elton John, Joan Armatrading, Todd Rundgren, Cat Stevens, among many others. It was Moore's idea to bring these songs to a younger generation and her performance and interpretation of them further established her as a musical artist of note.
As a recording artist, Moore came to national attention with the 1999 release of her debut album, "So Real," which reached platinum status in a remarkable three months and produced the top ten single "Candy." Moore's second album, " I Wanna Be With You (Special Edition)" was released in May, 2000 and also went platinum. Her self-titled third album, another major seller, featured the hit single "Cry."
Moore launched an exclusive line of contemporary tees based on her original concepts and designs called MBLEM. MBLEM is available in over 100 various trend setting boutiques across the nation.
Mandy was raised in Orlando, Florida and currently lives in Los Angeles.