Amber Tamblyn, born Amber Rose Tamblyn on May 14, 1983, in Santa Monica, California, is an accomplished American actress and author. She first gained national attention at the age of 11 for her role as Emily Quartermaine on the soap opera "General Hospital," a role she played for six years.

Her breakout role came in the prime-time series "Joan of Arcadia," where she portrayed the title character, Joan Girardi, earning her Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

Her film career includes notable performances in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series, where she played Tibby Rollins, and in "127 Hours," where she portrayed Megan McBride.

She also starred in the critically acclaimed film "Stephanie Daley," which won her Best Actress at the Locarno International Film Festival and an Independent Spirit Award nomination. In 2016, she made her directorial debut with the film "Paint It Black," based on Janet Fitch's novel.

Beyond acting, Amber Tamblyn is a published author and cultural critic, having written seven books across various genres. She contributes to publications like The New York Times, addressing issues of gender inequality and women's suffrage.

Her personal life is equally rich; she is married to actor and comedian David Cross, and they have a daughter together. Her family has deep roots in show business; her father, Russ Tamblyn, is a legendary actor known for his roles in "West Side Story" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," and her paternal grandfather, Eddie Tamblyn, was a vaudeville performer.