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 (164)
Videos 145 to 164 of 164.
1:15:08Noah Wyle | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
175.7K views
0:38We might have a dog (or cat) in this fight.
173.4K views
0:40And just like that, Andrew Garfield has won another Tony.
166.3K views
0:31Don't forget to forget women today.
162.1K views
0:44@queenlatifah, weâre ready to bring out the throne for Amy and Keke to interview you
159.6K views
0:57ShhâŚCalm Down Amy has entered the ring.
159.3K views
0:48Anything to keep our viewers happy!!
156.1K views
0:34Youâre never fully dressed without printed-out lyrics.
145.6K views
0:45Sources say Peaseblossom is still out there celebrating the Knicks.
144.5K views
0:45From Star Search to Car Search.
138.6K views
0:35Let us be kind and rewind to a better time when Blockbuster was open
137.2K views
0:51Bird by bird, weâre gonna feel these feelings!!
126.3K views
0:3711/10 would buy a t-shirt that says, âAnn. Damn. Dowd.â
123.6K views
0:52Pour yourself a cup of a cappella ambition
115.7K views
0:42Jonathan Bailey, you have 15 Pitt hours to respond.
113.5K views
0:48Genuinely hope this episode resurrects Blockbuster and MTVâs Unplugged.
108.5K views
0:52All of our algorithms are haunted
105.6K views
0:45And thatâs on putting the vision in television.
101K views
0:47Decided to bless the algorithm with some words from @annelamott
79.6K views
0:43Silence your critics any way that you can.
63.3K 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
996.7K views
3:12Amy Poehler Does Not Remember Meeting Seth - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
993.4K views
18:21Amy Poehler and Seth React to Cuomoâs Resignation
Seth Meyers
896.1K views
9:57Best of Amy Poehler on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
739.1K views
5:50Amy Poehler Is a Showbiz Party of One - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
700.5K views
3:33Tina Fey Talks Filming with Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler and Rachel Dratch
Seth Meyers
696.1K views
10:29Amy Poehler on Award Shows, Galentineâs Day & Teenagers
Jimmy Kimmel
671.1K views
4:44Amy Poehler Judged Amsterdam's Cannabis Cup | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
658.6K views
11:30Amy Poehler and Seth Reminisce About Their 2001 SNL Auditions
Seth Meyers
653.1K views
1:12Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Are Each Other's Work Wives - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
618.6K views
5:03Amy Poehler Is Obsessed with the Trapped Thai Soccer Team Story
Seth Meyers
587.4K views
4:04Amy Poehler & Conan Compare High School Yearbook Photos | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
580.6K views
9:03Amy Poehlerâs âLate Nightâ Appearances Paid Her Rent | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
532.6K views
3:41Amy Poehler Has a Special Message for Daniel Day Lewis About His Retirement
Seth Meyers
526.9K views
11:58Amy Poehler's New Year's Resolution Is to Start a Cult
Seth Meyers
476.9K views
16:04Amy Poehler on Joining TikTok, Touring with Tina Fey & Playing a Relationship Therapist
Jimmy Kimmel
473.1K views
3:12Maya Rudolph Nearly Stuck Her Hand in an Airplane Toilet for Amy Poehler
Seth Meyers
391.5K views
14:48Amy Poehler on Blowing Her Chance with Prince, Learning a New Thing Every Month & Inside Out 2
Jimmy Kimmel
380.5K 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
366.4K views
1:41Aubrey Plaza & Amy Poehler's Makeout Session | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
353.9K 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.
