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Amy Poehler
American actress, comedian, and producer
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About
Amy Poehler, born September 16, 1971, in Newton, Massachusetts, is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She co-founded the improvisational troupe Upright Citizens Brigade before gaining fame on Saturday Night Live (2001-2008), where she co-anchored the Weekend Update segment with Tina Fey. She starred as Leslie Knope in the series Parks and Recreation (2009-2015), a role that earned her a Golden Globe. She voiced Joy in the animated films Inside Out (2015) and Inside Out 2 (2024). Author of the memoir Yes Please (2014), she has also directed several films and founded the production company Paper Kite Productions.
* 1971-09-16
Major works
- Parks and Recreation (2009)TV series
- Yes Please (2014)memoir
- Inside Out (2015)animated film
- Wine Country (2019)film
- Inside Out 2 (2024)animated film
Key milestones
- 2004Becomes, with Tina Fey, the first woman to co-anchor the Weekend Update segment on Saturday Night Live.
- 2014Wins the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Comedy Series for Parks and Recreation.
- 2016Wins a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Saturday Night Live.
Themes
ComedyFeminismSelf-improvementFriendshipCreativity
Sources: britannica.com · peabodyawards.com
“I think we should trust our gut, not our fears.”
— Amy PoehlerTheme · Psychology
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