Amy Lysle Smart was born on March 26, 1976, in Topanga, California, to John Boden Smart, a salesman, and Judy Carrington, who worked at a museum. She began her career as a model in Italy, and later transitioned to acting.
Smart’s early acting roles included appearances in television shows such as “Campfire Tales” (1997) and “Starship Troopers” (1997). She also had small roles in films like “The Kids in the Hall Brain Candy” (1996) and “American Horror Story” (1997).
Smart gained wider recognition for her roles in teen films during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her breakthrough came with roles in films such as “Varsity Blues” (1999), “Outside Providence” (1999), and “Road Trip” (2000). She also starred in “Rat Race” (2001), “Scotland, PA.” (2001), and “The Butterfly Effect” (2004).
In addition to film, Smart has appeared in numerous television series. She had a recurring role in the series “Felicity” and starred in the short-lived series “Smith.” She also appeared in episodes of “Scrubs,” and had a recurring role in