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)
Videos 25 to 48 of 140.
0:40The floor is lavaâŠeggplantâŠand kale
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0:46You canât spell George without ER.
970.5K views
0:38Nothing comes between us and our Calvins. Except Toy Story 5.
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1:03:49Keke Palmer | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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0:45Start your day right with a full spread.
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1:14:40Ashley Padilla | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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0:46MbappĂ©! Thatâs fun to say.
883.1K views
0:35A pause so long youâd think Pink Floyd might have written it.
854.6K views
0:35Better to be a king on TikTok than a schmuck for a lifetime.
833.5K views
0:30Haberdashery is afoot
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0:22Scorsese could only dream of a review like this.
821.3K views
0:31Despite all her rage, DâArcyâs still singing Annie on stage
812K views
0:45We would like to ask His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to look into this, since heâs also a Virgo
789K views
1:06:16Kenan Thompson | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
774.1K views
0:28The Romans wish they built the Worcester Centrum.
763.3K views
0:41Sounds like weâre getting a Sandra Bullock Good Hang residency!!!
743.9K views
0:34From zero to The Hundred real quick.
739.3K views
0:43Existential crises are more fun when dressed as an elf.
725K views
0:34The perks of being @lenawaithe are endless.
712.2K views
1:13:58Rosie O'Donnell | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
671.5K views
0:38The shorts are finally rising up.
640.8K views
0:54When the hangover headaches go Boom Boom Pow.
639.7K views
1:02Time to buy some cheekbones on Craigslist.
638.6K views
0:33We had to go see about a Beatle.
634.7K viewsGuest appearances (67)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Amy Poehler.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 67.
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
996.3K views
3:12Amy Poehler Does Not Remember Meeting Seth - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
993.2K views
18:21Amy Poehler and Seth React to Cuomoâs Resignation
Seth Meyers
895.8K views
9:57Best of Amy Poehler on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
738.3K views
5:50Amy Poehler Is a Showbiz Party of One - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
700.3K views
3:33Tina Fey Talks Filming with Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler and Rachel Dratch
Seth Meyers
696K views
10:29Amy Poehler on Award Shows, Galentineâs Day & Teenagers
Jimmy Kimmel
671K views
4:44Amy Poehler Judged Amsterdam's Cannabis Cup | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
658.5K views
11:30Amy Poehler and Seth Reminisce About Their 2001 SNL Auditions
Seth Meyers
652.1K views
1:12Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Are Each Other's Work Wives - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
618.2K views
5:03Amy Poehler Is Obsessed with the Trapped Thai Soccer Team Story
Seth Meyers
586.7K views
4:04Amy Poehler & Conan Compare High School Yearbook Photos | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
580.2K views
9:03Amy Poehlerâs âLate Nightâ Appearances Paid Her Rent | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
527.2K views
3:41Amy Poehler Has a Special Message for Daniel Day Lewis About His Retirement
Seth Meyers
526.3K views
11:58Amy Poehler's New Year's Resolution Is to Start a Cult
Seth Meyers
475.5K views
16:04Amy Poehler on Joining TikTok, Touring with Tina Fey & Playing a Relationship Therapist
Jimmy Kimmel
472.8K views
3:12Maya Rudolph Nearly Stuck Her Hand in an Airplane Toilet for Amy Poehler
Seth Meyers
391.1K views
14:48Amy Poehler on Blowing Her Chance with Prince, Learning a New Thing Every Month & Inside Out 2
Jimmy Kimmel
380.2K views
3:38Jon Hamm and Amy Poehler Had an Emmy Party Just for the Losers - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
367K views
36:48Amy Poehler Reacts to Seth's Celebrity Impressions, Predicts Gen Z will Mate with Robots
Seth Meyers
363.5K views
1:41Aubrey Plaza & Amy Poehler's Makeout Session | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
353.6K 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.
