Amy Poehler

Acting

Born September 16, 1971 · Newton, Massachusetts, USA

Also known as Amy Meredith Poehler · 에이미 포엘러 · امی پولر

Biography

Amy Poehler (/ˈpoʊlər/; born September 16, 1971) is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director. After studying improv at Chicago's Second City and ImprovOlympic in the early 1990s, she co-founded the improvisational-comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade. The group moved to New York City in 1996 where their act became a half-hour sketch-comedy series on Comedy Central in 1998. Along with other members of the comedy group, Poehler is a founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Description above from the Wikipedia article Amy Poehler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards & recognition

Golden Globe Award — Best Podcast · 2026
Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award · 2019
Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2014
MTV Movie Award — Best Jaw Dropping Moment · 2009
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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MTV Movie Award — Best Cameo · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 2014 · nominated
TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Comedy · 2014 · nominated
Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Comedy Series · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 2013 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2013 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series · 2013 · nominated
TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Comedy · 2013 · nominated
Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Episodic Comedy · 2013 · nominated
Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Comedy Series · 2013 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series · 2012 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2012 · nominated
TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Comedy · 2012 · nominated
Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Comedy Series · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 2011 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Comedy Series · 2011 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 2011 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2011 · nominated
TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Comedy · 2011 · nominated
Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program · 2010 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 2010 · nominated
Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program · 2009 · nominated
MTV Movie Award — Best Comedic Performance · 2009 · nominated
MTV Movie Award — Best Jaw Dropping Moment · 2009 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 2009 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 2008 · nominated