Amy Bruckner
ALL ABOUT AMY BRUCKNER
Full Name: Amelia Ellen Bruckner
Date of Birth: 28 March 1991
Place of Birth: Conifer, Colorado, USA
Bio:
Amy Bruckner stars as the tough cookie Pim Diffy (Phil’s little sister) on the hit Disney Channel series “Phil of the Future”. “I love playing Pim” she says. “She gets to say what everyone else is thinking!” Amy was recently voted “the coolest kid on TV” by the readers of Kid Showbiz Magazine, whose editors give Amy her first cover.
Amy began performing professionally as a fourth grader in Atlanta, Georgia, and upon moving to LA just before her 11th birthday, she quicklu landed guest starring roles in the television series “ER”, “Judging Amy”, “American Dreams”, “Ally McBeal” and “The West Wing”.
She had a recurring role on “Oliver Beene” and currently recurs as Azoe, one of Dewey’s “special friends” on “Malcolm in the Middle”. She also co-starred in the Sci- Fi Channel original movie “They are Among Us”, where she portrayed an adult alien in a child’s body.
Amy currently lends her voice on the Disney Channel animated series “American Dragon: Jake Long”. On the show, she atsrs as Haley Long. Jake’s sister who seems to excel in everything, including mastering her dragon powers faster than Jake! Amy is also featured on DVD release of “Cinderalla” in the music video for “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes”.
Amy starred opposide Martin Lawrence in the 20th Century Fox comedy “Rebound” as Annie, the schoolest sweet, nerdy journalist. Variety called her a “standout” and said her “enthusiastic play-by-play commentary is (the film’s) best running gag.” The film was released on DVD in December 2005.
Born in Conifer, Colorado, Amy lives in Los Angeles with her parents, older sister Annye, and an Australian cattle dog called Tilly.
In her free time, she loves singing all kinds of music, expecially rock and jazz, and is a fervent tap dancer. She also enjoyes swimming, mountain biking and curling up with a good book.
Trivia:
Amy’s favorite animals are dogs.
Amy is twelve days older than one of her co-star’s sister, AJ Michalka.
As of March 2006 Amy is 5′7″.
Amy’s Hobbies are listening to music. Drawing and sketching, especially using pastels and pencil. Amy usually draws at night.
Amy’s Favorite Color is Periwinkle, because “It’s calming. She loves purple and blue. It’s a nice mix of both.”
Amy’s Favorite Holiday is Thanksgiving.
Amy’s favorite music artist is Jason Murray.
Amy’s favorite video game is Dance Dance Revolution.
Amy really loves Cranberry Harvest.
Her height is 5′2″
Her hair color is blonde.
Her eye color is blue.
Amy would like to meet Nicole Kidman just to know how Nicole does all those accents.
Amy doesn’t like to watch herself on TV.
Amy is sometimes credited as Amelia Bruckner.
Amy admitted in an interview that she prefers working on television productions rather than movies.
AMy considers herself to be a “random” person.
Amy was a supporting cast member in the USC short film, Jackalope.
Amy had the lead role in the USC short film, Show and Tell.
Amy’s favorite fast food place is Taco Bell.
Amy admits that she gets bored easily.
Amy says that her favorite movie ever is Napoleon Dynamite.
Amy has said before that her favorite cartoon is Bugs Bunny.
Amy admits to being the complete opposite of her character, Pim Diffy.
Amy always starts her day off with a glass of orange juice.
Amy says she would love to have a red Lexus SC.
Amy would really like to meet Cameron Diaz.
Amy admits that she can sometimes have a tendency to get starstruck by other celebrities.
Amy has a dream to someday be able to travel the world.
Amy admits that she never misses an episode of Iron Chef: America.
Amy says that her quilt is made of silk and was expensive, but definitely worth it.
Amy kept her very first script which was for an episode of Ally McBeal. She considers it her most prized possession.
The make-up artist for Phil of the Future gave Amy a vintage bomber jacket which she now claims as her coolest piece of clothing.
Amy detests tomatoes.
Amy says that her favorite television channel is The Travel Channel.
Amy admits to being obssessed with kickboxing.
Amy admits that she excercises everyday, with the exception of Saturday.
Amy’s cell phone brand is Samsung.
When asked about her character on Phil of the Future, Amy says, “I love playing Pim. She gets to say what everyone else is
thinking!”
Amy’s very first magazine cover was for Kid ShowBiz Magazine.
She was voted “Coolest Kid on TV” by Kid Showbiz Magazine.
Amy played the part of Zoe in the Malcolm in the Middle episode, Buseys Run Away.
Amy played the part of Zoe in the Malcolm in the Middle episode, Hal Sleepwalks.
Amy played the part of Zoe in the Malcolm in the Middle episode, Dewey’s Opera.
Amy started acting at the age of 10.
As of 2006, Amy lives in Los Angeles with her parents, older sister Annye, and dog Tilly.
She enjoys swimming and mountain biking.
Amy is a fervent tap dancer.
Amy’s dog Tilly is an Australian cattle dog.
Amy is part of the Disney music video “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes.”
Amy had an uncredited part in High School Musical as the girl who was told by Lucas Grabeel to “buy tickets”.
Amy Bruckner was in the movie Rebound as Annie who is much like Pim from Phil of the Future.
Amy also stars in Disney Channel’s Original Animated Series: American Dragon: Jake Long as Jake sister Haley Long
She plays Pim Diffy in Disney Channel’s Original Series “Phil Of The Future”.
Quotes:
“I like to critique myself, but if I’ve already seen an episode of Phil of the Future and it’s on Disney, I won’t watch it again.”
“I’m very different from Pim. I’m very sweet, a little boy crazy. There’s Martin, there’s the team… (I’m one of) the school reporters and I’m kind of (the) sidekick. I would explain my part as kind of tying the movie together.”
“I’d love to do something that shows I can be versatile in my acting. More movies, with a lot of depth. I love being on Disney, but I don’t want to be Pim Diffy forever.”
“I really look up to Megan Mullally, simply because she has amazing comedic timing.”
“I’m a straight A student. I’m very proud of that.”
Filmography:
Amy Bruckner Filmography as an Actress:
2007 Nancy Drew
2005-2007 American Dragon: Jake Long (TV)
2005 Rebound
2004-2006 Phil of the Future (TV)
2004-2005 Malcolm in the Middle (TV)
2004 Costume Party Capers: The Incredibles (TV)
2003-2004 Oliver Beene (TV)
2004 They are Among us (TV)
2003 American Dreams (TV)
2003 Regular Joe (TV)
2002 The West Wing (TV)
2002 Ally McBeal (TV)
2002 ER (TV)
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