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Amy Poehler - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 16, 1971 |
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| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Newton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Amy Poehler's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring in 'Saturday Night Live' and as Leslie Knope in 'Parks and Recreation' |
Intro
Amy Poehler is an American actress, comedian, producer, writer, and director, widely recognized for her work on the sketch comedy series 'Saturday Night Live' and her starring role as Leslie Knope on the NBC sitcom 'Parks and Recreation.'
Early Life & Background
Amy Poehler was raised in Burlington, Massachusetts. She attended Boston College, where she was a member of the improv comedy troupe My Mother's Fleabag, before moving to Chicago to study improvisation at Second City and ImprovOlympic.
Career Highlights
- Cast member of 'Saturday Night Live' (2001–2008), where she co-anchored 'Weekend Update'
- Co-creator and lead actress in 'Parks and Recreation' (2009–2015)
- Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy (2014)
- Co-founder of the improvisational troupe Upright Citizens Brigade
- Voice roles in animated films such as 'Inside Out' and the 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' series
Trivia
- Poehler was the first SNL cast member to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy for their performance on the show.
- She co-hosted the Golden Globe Awards four times with Tina Fey.
- She published a memoir titled 'Yes Please' in 2014.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Amy Poehler?
Amy Poehler is 54 years old.
When was Amy Poehler born?
Amy Poehler was born the 16 September 1971.
Where is Amy Poehler from?
Newton, Massachusetts, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 16th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 16, 1971, arrests were made in connection with a bombing of a school bus in the United States, attributed to the Ku Klux Klan. This incident highlighted ongoing racial tensions and violence during the civil rights movement.
- Day of the week: September 16th, 1971 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Go Away Little Girl by Donny Osmond
- #1 UK song: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
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