Amy Poehler is an American actress, comedian, director, producer and writer. In the early 1990s, she Co-founded the Chicago-based improvisational-comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade. The group moved to New York City in 1996 where their act became a half-hour sketch comedy series on Comedy Central in 1998. Along with other members of the comedy group, Poehler is a founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Poehler is an executive producer on the televisions series Welcome to Sweden, Broad City, Difficult People and Russian Doll. In December 2015, Poehler received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions in television. She is also famous as a cast member on the NBC television series Saturday Night Live from 2001 to 2008. In 2016, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Saturday Night Live.

Birth Name

Amy Meredith Poehler

Nickname

Cool Cat Amy, Crazy Amy, Poehlercoaster

Profession

Actress, Comedian, Producer, Writer

Nationality

American

Personal Life

Birthday / Date of Birth

Amy Poehler was born on September 16, 1971, in Newton, Massachusetts, United States.

Age

She’s currently 47 years old.

Residence

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Sun Sign

Virgo

Ethnicity

White

She is of Irish, German, Portuguese and English descent.

Religion

Roman Catholicism

Education

Amy graduated from Burlington High School in 1989. After that, she attended Boston College. She then graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s degree in media and communications in 1993. She has also studied at ImprovOlympic with actor and writer, Del P. Close.

Family Details

Father – William Grinstead Poehler (High School Teacher)

William Grinstead Poehler (High School Teacher) Mother – Eileen Frances (née Milmore) (High School Teacher)

Eileen Frances (née Milmore) (High School Teacher) Siblings – Greg Poehler (Brother)

Marital Status

Married

Boyfriend / Spouse

Amy Poehler has dated –

Will Arnett (2000-2012) – Amy started dating Canadian actor, Will Arnett in 2000. Arnett, who is 1 feet taller than Amy married her on August 29, 2003. From 2004 to 2005, she also played the reel life wife of Will Arnett in Arrested Development. The couple separated in September 2012. She gave birth to couple’s first child, a son named, Archibald William Archie Emerson Arnett on October 25, 2008. On August 6, 2010, she gave birth to the couple’s second child, a son named, Abel James Arnett.

(2000-2012) – Amy started dating Canadian actor, Will Arnett in 2000. Arnett, who is 1 feet taller than Amy married her on August 29, 2003. From 2004 to 2005, she also played the reel life wife of Will Arnett in Arrested Development. The couple separated in September 2012. She gave birth to couple’s first child, a son named, Archibald William Archie Emerson Arnett on October 25, 2008. On August 6, 2010, she gave birth to the couple’s second child, a son named, Abel James Arnett. John Stamos (2013) – After meeting on the set of the movie, They Came Together (2014), actors Amy and John Stamos went on a single date.

Nick Kroll (2013-2015) – In April 2013, Amy started dating actor Nick Kroll. He is about 7 years her junior. In September 2015, the couple separated.

Physical Statistics

Height

In feet – 5 feet 2 inches

– 5 feet 2 inches In centimeters – 157 cm

– 157 cm In meters – 1.57 m

Weight

In Kilograms – 52 kg

– 52 kg In Pounds – 115 lbs

Body Measurements

Measurements – 34-25-35

– 34-25-35 Bust – 34 inches

– 34 inches Waist – 25 inches

– 25 inches Hip – 35 inches

– 35 inches Bra Size – 32D

Body Build

Slim

Eye Color

Blue

Hair Color

Blonde

Shoe Size

She wears a size 6 (US) shoe.

Dress Size

Her dress size is 5 (US).

Sexuality

Straight

Professional Statistics

Famous For

Playing Leslie Knope in NBC’s comedy series Parks and Recreation since 2009. She did 142 episodes on Saturday Night Live from 2001 to 2008.

Film Debut

She made her film debut with 1998 American absurdist comedy Tomorrow Night for her role as Woman Sprayed with Hose.

Television Debut

In 1996, she appeared in an episode of late-night talk show Late Night with Conan O’Brien as Stacy.

Brand Endorsements

She has appeared in Best Buy’s Super Bowl commercial. Amy has starred in Old Navy’s Pixie Pant commercial.

Awards & Nominations

Year Association Category Work Result 2005 Teen Choice Awards Choice Comedian Saturday Night Live Nominated 2006 Prism Awards Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series Nominated 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated 2009 Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice Comedian Nominated MTV Movie Awards Best WTF Moment Baby Mama Won Best Comedic Performance Nominated People’s Choice Awards Favorite On-Screen Match Up (with Tina Fey) Nominated Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program The Mighty B! Nominated 2010 Nominated People’s Choice Awards Favorite TV Comedy Actress Parks and Recreation Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated 2011 Critics’ Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Best Comedy Series (as producer) Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Satellite Awards Best Actress — Television Series Musical or Comedy Nominated Television Critics Association Individual Achievement in Comedy Nominated Variety Power of Comedy Award Career Won 2012 The Comedy Awards Best Comedy Actress Parks and Recreation Won Critics’ Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series Won Best Comedy Series Nominated Golden Globe Awards Best Actress — Television Series Musical or Comedy Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Nominated Producers Guild of America Best Episodic Comedy Nominated Satellite Awards Best Actress — Television Series Musical or Comedy Nominated Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy Nominated Television Critics Association Individual Achievement in Comedy Nominated Writers Guild of America Television: Comedy Series Nominated 2013 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress — Television Series Musical or Comedy Nominated Screen Actors Guild Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated Writers Guild of America Television: Comedy Series Nominated Episodic Comedy Nominated Gracie Awards Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role – Comedy Won Television Critics Association Individual Achievement in Comedy Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Critics’ Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Best Comedy Series Nominated 2014 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy Won Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy Nominated Writers Guild of America Television: Comedy Series Nominated American Comedy Awards Best Comedy Actress Won MTV Movie Awards Best Cameo Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Nominated Critics’ Choice Television Awards Best Comedy Series Broad City Nominated Best Actress in a Comedy Series Parks and Recreation Nominated Television Critics Association Individual Achievement in Comedy Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated 2015 Screen Actors Guild Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated Writers Guild of America Comedy/Variety (Music, Awards, Tributes) — Specials 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards Won Critics’ Choice Television Awards Best Comedy Series Broad City Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Parks and Recreation Nominated Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Detroit Film Critics Society Best Ensemble Inside Out Nominated 2016 Annie Award Voice Acting in a Feature Production Nominated Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards Favorite Voice in an Animated Movie Won People’s Choice Awards Favorite Animated Movie Voice Nominated Grammy Awards Best Spoken Word Album Yes Please Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Saturday Night Live Won 2019 Women in Film Entrepreneur in Entertainment Won

Amy Poehler Favorites

Favorite Baseball Team – Boston Red Sox

– Boston Red Sox Favorite Book – I Like You (By Amy Sedaris)

– I Like You (By Amy Sedaris) Favorite Color – Blue

– Blue Favorite Song – Kiss Me (By Ed Sheeran)

Amy Poehler Net worth

Amy Poehler has a estimated net worth of $30 million dollars as of 2019. Amy estimated salary per episode is $200 thousand.

Social Media Profiles

Instagram – amypoehlersmartgirls

Some Lesser Known Facts About Amy Poehler

She has frequently worked with Tina Fey in the past and is best friends with her.

Poehler is a staunch liberal Democrat.

She is a fan of the hip hop group, Bone Thugs n Harmony.

She is the co-founder of New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

She is the first woman to be promoted from bit player to full cast member in her first season on Saturday Night Live.

In 2001 Poehler set up her own production company called Paper Kite Productions.

In 2004, she appeared in the film, Mean Girls playing the role of the mother of Rachel McAdams, who in reality is only a few years younger to Poehler herself.

In 2007 movie, Blades of Glory, she played the role of a sister to her former real-life husband, Will Arnett.

In September 2008, Poehler began producing a digital series with two of her friends, Meredith Walker and Amy Miles, titled Smart Girls at the Party.

In 2008, she once again appeared with Tina Fey in Baby Mama, where she played the role of a surrogate mother who carried the child of the edgy mother, Tina Fey. After a brief hiatus from SNL, she returned to the show in November, 2008.

In 2011, Poehler was included on Time ‘ s 100 most influential people in the world.

s 100 most influential people in the world. She co-hosted Golden Globes 2014 and 2013 with her best friend Tina Fey.