About Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler (born September 16, 1971) is an American actress and comedian known for her work in sketch comedy, sitcoms, and comedy films. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, she began her career in improvisational theatre at Chicago's Second City and ImprovOlympic in the early 1990s and became a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, which moved to New York City in 1996 and became a Comedy Central sketch series in 1998. In 2001, Poehler joined Saturday Night Live, where she co-anchored Weekend Update from 2004 to 2008. She went on to produce and star as Leslie Knope in the sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009-2015), for which she won a Golden Globe Award. She frequently collaborated with Tina Fey, co-hosting the Golden Globe Awards four times, and wrote the book Yes Please (2014). Her accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
Videos (190)
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0:50Forget AI. Call a Swede.
4.2M views
0:47Actually, let’s learn how to say this word in every language.
3.3M views
1:15:01Marcello Hernández | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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0:38We can already hear the Boston accents in the comments.
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0:45We need Matt back at Harvard so that @mindykaling can be his professor.
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0:30We’re renaming the pod to ‘OKAY, STOP’
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0:45We hope we got this translation right. (We had to ask Juan Jamón).
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0:42Shout-out to Virgo king Peter Falk!
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0:54Meacello Hernández is here
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0:59No work and all play means we’re having fun on the Amy Poehler show today.
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1:10:39Sandra Bullock | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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0:47Loved that scene in Speed where the skunk drives the bus
1.9M views
0:58Let’s get Noah in Shrek 5 please.
1.6M views
1:16:00Paul McCartney | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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0:38The shorts are finally rising up.
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0:27We’re hearing reports that Bob was spotted at Uncle Gino’s after we recorded.
1.6M views
1:00Need a Flintstones sequel set at the Four Seasons ASAP.
1.6M views
0:58Cillin was crazy for that!
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0:49How do you like them (fruit basket) apples?
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0:50Andrew Garfield is a real M-E-T-H-O-D Man.
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0:40What’s your age/sense/location??
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0:46Sir Paul’s getting another Grammy for explaining the sounds of his cereal
1.4M views
0:50Only a comedy red carpet can make you feel like one in a million
1.3M views
1:09:09Andrew Garfield | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
1.3M viewsGuest appearances (70)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Amy Poehler.
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4:21Joaquin Phoenix Has a Crush on Amy Poehler
Jimmy Kimmel
3.2M views
4:42Amy Poehler and Seth Reunite for a New Really!?! - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
2.8M views
3:38George R.R. Martin, Amy Poehler and Seth Play Game of Thrones Trivia - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
1.7M views
6:58Amy Poehler Reveals How She First Met Nick Offerman
Seth Meyers
996.9K views
3:12Amy Poehler Does Not Remember Meeting Seth - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
993.7K views
18:21Amy Poehler and Seth React to Cuomo’s Resignation
Seth Meyers
896.4K views
9:57Best of Amy Poehler on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
739.6K views
5:50Amy Poehler Is a Showbiz Party of One - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
700.8K views
3:33Tina Fey Talks Filming with Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler and Rachel Dratch
Seth Meyers
696.2K views
10:29Amy Poehler on Award Shows, Galentine’s Day & Teenagers
Jimmy Kimmel
671.1K views
4:44Amy Poehler Judged Amsterdam's Cannabis Cup | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
658.7K views
11:30Amy Poehler and Seth Reminisce About Their 2001 SNL Auditions
Seth Meyers
653.8K views
1:12Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Are Each Other's Work Wives - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
618.9K views
5:03Amy Poehler Is Obsessed with the Trapped Thai Soccer Team Story
Seth Meyers
587.9K views
4:04Amy Poehler & Conan Compare High School Yearbook Photos | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
580.9K views
9:03Amy Poehler’s “Late Night” Appearances Paid Her Rent | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
540.6K views
3:41Amy Poehler Has a Special Message for Daniel Day Lewis About His Retirement
Seth Meyers
527.3K views
11:58Amy Poehler's New Year's Resolution Is to Start a Cult
Seth Meyers
478.9K views
16:04Amy Poehler on Joining TikTok, Touring with Tina Fey & Playing a Relationship Therapist
Jimmy Kimmel
473.3K views
3:12Maya Rudolph Nearly Stuck Her Hand in an Airplane Toilet for Amy Poehler
Seth Meyers
391.8K views
14:48Amy Poehler on Blowing Her Chance with Prince, Learning a New Thing Every Month & Inside Out 2
Jimmy Kimmel
380.8K views
36:48Amy Poehler Reacts to Seth's Celebrity Impressions, Predicts Gen Z will Mate with Robots
Seth Meyers
369.2K views
3:38Jon Hamm and Amy Poehler Had an Emmy Party Just for the Losers - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
367.1K views
1:41Aubrey Plaza & Amy Poehler's Makeout Session | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
354.1K viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Conan O'Brien
Frequently asked questions
Where was Amy Poehler born?
Amy Poehler was born on September 16, 1971, in Newton, Massachusetts.
How did Amy Poehler start her career?
Amy Poehler began in improvisational theatre in the early 1990s at Chicago's Second City and ImprovOlympic.
Was Amy Poehler part of the Upright Citizens Brigade?
Yes. Amy Poehler was a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, which moved to New York City in 1996 and became a Comedy Central sketch series in 1998.
When did Amy Poehler join Saturday Night Live?
Amy Poehler joined Saturday Night Live in 2001 and co-anchored Weekend Update from 2004 to 2008.
Who did Amy Poehler play in Parks and Recreation?
Amy Poehler produced and starred as Leslie Knope in the sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009 to 2015), a role for which she won a Golden Globe Award.
What has Amy Poehler done with Tina Fey?
Amy Poehler has frequently collaborated with Tina Fey, including co-hosting the Golden Globe Awards together.
Has Amy Poehler written a book?
Yes. Amy Poehler wrote the book Yes Please, which came out in 2014.
What awards has Amy Poehler won?
The accolades of Amy Poehler include a Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Awards, one of them for Parks and Recreation.
