Pays was born in London, England, the daughter of Joan (née Miller), an actress, and Howard Reginald Pays, a talent agent and former actor. She is the niece of former child actress Mandy Miller, after whom she was named. Pays married American actor Corbin Bernsen on November 19, 1988, with whom she has four sons: Oliver, Henry, Angus, and Finley.

Pays made her film debut in Oxford Blues (1984). She is known for her roles as Theora Jones in the movie and television series Max Headroom and as Christina "Tina" McGee in The Flash. Pays also had a guest role as Pheobe Green in episode "Fire" of The X-Files. Pays is an interior designer and hosts Fine Living's Breathing Room.

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Amanda Pays (born June 6, 1959) is an English actress.