When supermodel Amber Smith decided to leave the catwalks and exotic tropical beaches and head for Hollywood, she was not prepared to be told that she was too tall or too beautiful for many of the roles she desired. It wasn't until Paul Mazursky cast her as a philandering husband's love object in Faithful that the leggy and voluptuous actress got her first break. A native of Tampa, FL, Smith started modeling at age 16. With little more than her determination and a strong resemblance to Rita Hayworth, she went to Paris to learn about modeling and to find work. It took four years and a dye-job (changing her blonde hair to red) to change her luck.

In addition to working for Vogue and other fashion magazines, Smith became a popular swimsuit model for Sports Illustrated, appearing in two consecutive issues of their celebrated Swimwear Edition. Smith was then chosen to be the Vargas Girl of the 1990s by Esquire Magazine. In 1995, Smith posed for a Playboy magazine spread. The acting bug bit after she appeared in two European made-for-television specials: Inferno and one made just for her called Forever Amber. After her appearance in Faithful, she continued to appear in major feature films. Filmography Dead End (2002) .... Lady in white New Suit (2002) .... Jennifer Baptist, The (2001) How High (2001) .... Prof. Garr Tomcats (2001) .... Gorgeous Redhead American Beauty (1999) .... Christy Kane Rat Pack, The (1998) (TV) .... Broad at Casino How to Be a Player (1997) .... Amber L.A. Confidential (1997) .... Susan Lefferts Private Parts (1997) .... Julie Articles & Interviews Steppin' Out "Hollywood struggles of a blonde bombshell ...A true story" May 8, 2002 Maxim "Girls of Maxim: Amber Smith" Razor "Razor Girls: Amber Smith" Winter 2001 Askmen "Amber Smith: Class Act"