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 73 to 96 of 140.
0:47Number one, how dare you not send more memes?
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0:41For how long???????
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0:43We guess this is our last episode!
407.4K views
0:42Time to bring EuroTrip to Broadway
405.9K views
1:11:48Sarah Sherman | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
404.4K views
0:55Catch us at the hot dog bar mitzvah all summer long
391.6K views
1:12:25Greta Lee | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
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0:36â°â°â°â°â°
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0:44We hear youâre an Aries, @thereallukeevans? Please confirm.
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0:31If you want a role on @generalhospitalabc, stay in line!!!
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0:34We canât wait to add Pizza Rat to our shelf of good burgers.
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0:37And thatâs on surviving another day at work.
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0:54Weâre gonna need a Law & Order: The Best of Colman Domingo DVD.
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0:39Dr. @ornaguralnik continues to read us all to filth.
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0:37Who do we need to neg to get another season of The Pickup Artist?
321.6K views
0:51Success starts with a briefcase
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1:24:28D'Arcy Carden (Live) | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
318.2K views
0:50We talkinâ laptops?
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0:58How soon until The Human Centipede hits Broadway?
312.4K views
0:44How about a little commotion for the Hufflepuffs???
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0:58Thinking of the magic of Diane Keaton today and every day
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0:35Robert De Niro is, in fact, talkinâ to us this week.
285.4K views
0:35âYou canât see me.â-Our plant to @johncena
281.6K views
0:45Robert De Niro is down with B-O-B.
274.8K 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.
