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 (140)
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0:38We can already hear the Boston accents in the comments.
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0:50Forget AI. Call a Swede.
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0:47Actually, letâs learn how to say this word in every language.
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0:45We need Matt back at Harvard so that @mindykaling can be his professor.
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0:30Weâre renaming the pod to âOKAY, STOPâ
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1:10:39Sandra Bullock | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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1:00Need a Flintstones sequel set at the Four Seasons ASAP.
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0:47Loved that scene in Speed where the skunk drives the bus
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0:49How do you like them (fruit basket) apples?
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0:27Weâre hearing reports that Bob was spotted at Uncle Ginoâs after we recorded.
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0:42Shout-out to Virgo king Peter Falk!
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0:50Only a comedy red carpet can make you feel like one in a million
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0:50Andrew Garfield is a real M-E-T-H-O-D Man.
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0:40Whatâs your age/sense/location??
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1:15:01Marcello HernĂĄndez | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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0:50Let Matt Damon host the next reunion
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0:46New Yorkâs hottest comedy club is the therapistâs office.
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0:47A round of applause for Carol Cena!
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1:11:54Matt Damon | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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0:54Meacello HernĂĄndez is here
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1:13:26Will Ferrell | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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1:16:38Robert De Niro | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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1:09:09Andrew Garfield | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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0:37Sarah Sherman cast as @adamsandler WHEN??
1M viewsGuest appearances (67)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Amy Poehler.
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5:41Amy Poehler Was Fearless As Andyâs Little Sister | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
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8:28Rachel Dratch Made Amy Poehler Cry on Her Birthday
Seth Meyers
328.5K views
8:44Amy Poehler Was Hypnotized by a Mentalist Without Her Consent
Seth Meyers
319.1K views
9:14Amy Poehler Reacts to Sha'Carri Richardsonâs Olympics Ban
Seth Meyers
313.1K views
9:59Amy Poehler & Meryl Streep Shared A Dressing Room At SNL 50 | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
301.8K views
5:36Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph Reveal Who They Think Will Take Over SNL After Lorne
Seth Meyers
269.1K views
26:20Tina Fey Reminisces on Mean Girls, Talks Making Will Forte Seem Normal and Touring with Amy Poehler
Seth Meyers
263.6K views
6:14Amy Poehler Tries to Get Seth to Cry on Late Night's 10th Anniversary
Seth Meyers
262.4K views
6:06Tina Fey Dishes on Her Restless Leg Tour with Amy Poehler and Mean Girls Musical Film
Seth Meyers
259.3K views
6:38Ana Gasteyer on Partying with SNL's Rachel Dratch, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph
Seth Meyers
255.9K views
5:21Amy Poehler Thinks Social Distancing Is a Kink
Seth Meyers
254.3K views
8:22Amy Poehler Reveals Who She Wants to Play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Seth Meyers
251.1K views
13:06Jon Hamm Jokingly Told Amy Poehler to "Pull It Together" During His First SNL Show
Seth Meyers
246.1K views
6:45Amy Poehler Teases Her and Tina Feyâs Return as Golden Globes Hosts
Seth Meyers
245.2K views
0:31Amy Poehler loves to celebrate a sneeze
Seth Meyers
242.9K views
1:06Amy Poehler Thinks Eddie Redmayne and Seth Are Doppelgangers - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
241.7K views
30:28Amy Poehler Tries to Make Seth Cry, Shows Off Her Cher Moonstruck Impersonation and More
Seth Meyers
237.9K views
6:55Amy Poehler Rants Against Robots and Artificial Intelligence
Seth Meyers
234.3K views
6:39Amy Poehler: âParks & Recâ Was Always On The Verge Of Cancellation | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
221.7K views
9:20Amy Poehler Talks Inside Out 2 and Does Her Best Moonstruck Cher Impression
Seth Meyers
221.6K views
6:06Amy Poehler Forced Andy Samberg to Be Her Baking It Co-Host
Seth Meyers
214.2K views
4:10Margaret Cho Talks Working with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
201.3K views
4:44Amy Poehler Doesnât Like People
Seth Meyers
194.7K views
13:58Maya Rudolph and Seth Reunited to Watch Amy Poehler Host SNL
Seth Meyers
183.4K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Seth Meyers
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.
