[8] Springsteen took up acting, and was cast in her first role as a young cheerleader in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

In 1988, she obtained her first main supporting role, playing the character Judy in the comedy film Dixie Lanes.

Due to this she had a 10-minute supporting role as Mary Beth Bensen in a sex comedy by the same makers titled Fast Food.

Springsteen also made guest appearances on television series such as The Facts of Life, Cagney & Lacey,[8] Hardcastle and McCormick, and Family Ties.

[citation needed] Springsteen directed the music video for the song "These Words We Said", by singer Kim Richey.