Amber Benson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 08, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Amber Benson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Her portrayal of Tara Maclay on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and her work as an author and director. |
Intro
Amber Benson is an American actress, writer, director, and producer best known for her role as Tara Maclay on the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' She has also worked extensively in independent film and as an author, including co-authoring several novels and comic books.
Early Life & Background
Amber Benson was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She is of Jewish and Irish descent. From a young age, she was involved in local theater and eventually moved with her family to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Tara Maclay on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (seasons 4–6)
- Co-wrote and directed the film 'Chance' (2002)
- Co-authored the 'Calliope Reaper-Jones' urban fantasy novel series
- Published several novels and comic books
- Acted in films such as 'The Crush' (1993) and 'King of the Hill' (1993)
- Directed, wrote, and starred in 'Lovers, Liars & Lunatics' (2006)
Trivia
- Amber Benson advocates for LGBTQ rights, inspired by her role on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
- She has worked as a voice actress for various animated productions.
- Benson has collaborated frequently with fellow 'Buffy' alumna, notably with Adam Busch.
FAQs
People also ask
Amber Benson is 49 years old.
Amber Benson was born the 8 January 1977.
Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 8th, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: A series of terrorist bombings occurred in Moscow, resulting in multiple casualties. These attacks highlighted the ongoing issues of terrorism and security in the Soviet Union during this period.
- Day of the week: January 8th, 1977 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.
- #1 UK song: Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul
- Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
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