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Amy Poehler, born on September 16, 1971, in Newton, Massachusetts, is an American actress and comedian known for her sharp wit and versatile performances. She grew up in Burlington, Massachusetts, where her parents, Eileen and William Poehler, were both school teachers.

Amy Poehler credits her father with encouraging her to break social protocols and take risks, which played a significant role in shaping her comedic style. She has one younger brother, Greg Poehler, who is also a producer and actor. Her ancestry is a mix of Irish, German, Portuguese, and English, with her great-grandmother having immigrated from Nova Scotia, Canada, to Boston in the late 1800s.

Her journey into comedy began at Boston College, where she joined an improvisational comedy group called My Mother's Fleabag. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in media and communications in 1993, she moved to Chicago to study improv at the Second City and ImprovOlympic.

It was here that she met future collaborator Tina Fey. She became a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), an improv troupe that included Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh. In 1996, the group relocated to New York City, where they performed in various venues and eventually opened their own theatre space and improv training center.

Her big break came in 2001 when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL), where she became known for her impersonations of celebrities such as Kelly Ripa and Sharon Osbourne. She served as co-anchor of the show's news parody segment, Weekend Update, from 2004 until 2008.

Amy Poehler left SNL halfway through her eighth season to star in the sitcom Parks and Recreation, which she also produced and starred in until 2015. The show was a critical success and solidified her status as a leading comedic actress.

Full Name Amy Poehler
Gender Female
Profession Actress
Date of Birth 16-September-1971 (53 years)
Birth Location Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.

Amy Poehler has had a successful career in film. She has appeared in movies such as Mean Girls (2004), Baby Mama (2008), Blades of Glory (2007), Sisters (2015), and Wine Country (2019). She has also lent her voice to animated films, including Shrek the Third (2007), Horton Hears a Who! (2008), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), and the Inside Out franchise (2015–present).

She was married to actor and comedian Will Arnett from 2003 to 2016, and the couple has two children, Archie and Abel.

Throughout her career, Amy Poehler has received numerous awards and accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Musical or Comedy Series in 2014 and a Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series in 2012. She and Tina Fey won the 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for co-hosting SNL.

In 2015, Amy received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to television.

Greg Poehler
Sibling
Archie Arnett
Son
Will Arnett ​
Spouse ​(m. 2003; div. 2016)

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