Detmer was born in Chico, California, the daughter of Susan, a reading teacher, and Melvin Detmer, a singing cowboy. She attended California State University, Chico for her undergraduate read more...

Detmer made her onscreen debut in 1995 with the television movie Stolen Innocence, and her big screen debut playing Miss Minneapolis in the beauty pageant-set comedy Drop Dead Gorgeous. read more...

Amanda Jeannette Detmer (born September 27, 1971) is an American actress who has appeared in various films and television shows.