Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler

1971-09-16 Newton, Massachusetts, USA 90 Credits

Biography

Amy Poehler (/ˈpoʊlər/; born September 16, 1971) is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director. After studying improv at Chicago's Second City and ImprovOlympic in the early 1990s, she co-founded the 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 Th...

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SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

2025

as Self

7.3
Acting

Live from Radio City Music Hall, witness the concert of a lifetime with a star-studded lineup bringing together legendary Saturday Night Live hall-of-...

Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2

2024

as Joy (voice)

7.6
Acting

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger...

I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story

I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story

2024

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

Five years into performing as renowned filmmaker George Lucas in the cult comedy show "The George Lucas Talk Show", comedian Connor Ratliff questions ...

First Time Female Director

First Time Female Director

2023

as Meg

3.8
Acting

Writer Sam is thrust into the role of director at a local theater after her predecessor gets fired. Barely making it through each rehearsal, Sam strug...

First Time Female Director

First Time Female Director

2023

Producer

3.8
Producing

Writer Sam is thrust into the role of director at a local theater after her predecessor gets fired. Barely making it through each rehearsal, Sam strug...

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023

as Self - Guest

8.4
Acting

Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC celebrates Carol Burnett’s illustrious career with a star-studded event featuring an A...

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

2022

as Self

8.0
Acting

The one-night-only celebration honoring the life and legacy of the famed producer features intimate conversations, special performances and surprise r...

Lucy and Desi

Lucy and Desi

2022

Producer, Director

7.2
Producing Directing

Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz r...

Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around

Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around

2021

as Self

7.0
Acting

Kelly Clarkson celebrates the holidays with musical performances and special guests, including Brett Eldredge, Ariana Grande, Jay Leno, Melissa McCart...

Moxie

Moxie

2021

as Lisa Carter

7.2
Acting

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.

Moxie

Moxie

2021

Producer, Director

7.2
Producing Directing

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.

Nate: A One Man Show

Nate: A One Man Show

2020

Executive Producer

5.3
Producing

Tough talk takes a soft turn as Nate, played by comedian Natalie Palamides, explores humor, heartbreak, sexuality and consent — with a live audience.

A Parks and Recreation Special

A Parks and Recreation Special

2020

as Leslie Knope

7.6
Acting

Pawnee's most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope, is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.

The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation

The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation

2020

as Leslie Knope

8.0
Acting

As a lead-in to the highly anticipated special that brings back one of the most admired comedies in TV history, NBC and The Paley Center for Media col...

A Parks and Recreation Special

A Parks and Recreation Special

2020

Producer

7.6
Producing

Pawnee's most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope, is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

2020

as Self

5.5
Acting

Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes as they share their stories of hope and inspiration in this national salute to our front...

One World: Together at Home

One World: Together at Home

2020

as Self

7.0
Acting

A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise...

Wine Country

Wine Country

2019

as Abby

5.5
Acting

A group of friends head to the land of oaky Chardonnays and big, bold Cabernet Sauvignons for one member of the squad’s 50th birthday party.

Wine Country

Wine Country

2019

Director, Producer

5.5
Directing Producing

A group of friends head to the land of oaky Chardonnays and big, bold Cabernet Sauvignons for one member of the squad’s 50th birthday party.

Love, Gilda

Love, Gilda

2018

as Self

7.2
Acting

Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonies from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comi...

The House

The House

2017

as Kate Johansen

5.6
Acting

When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the s...

Household Name

Household Name

2017

Acting

A family is given the chance to live in the house of their dreams as long as they live with and tolerate its current owner.

Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays

Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays

2016

Executive Producer

Producing

Andy Richter is capturing the spirit of the '70s network Christmas special, and inviting you to celebrate the Holiday Season the right way with his fa...

Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe

Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe

2016

as The Devil

6.6
Acting

It's Rob Lowe's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

2016

as Self

7.1
Acting

Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear brought primetime into step with the times. Usin...

Sisters

Sisters

2015

as Maura Ellis

6.0
Acting

Two disconnected sisters are summoned to clean out their childhood bedrooms before their parents sell their family home.

Sisters

Sisters

2015

Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

Two disconnected sisters are summoned to clean out their childhood bedrooms before their parents sell their family home.

A Very Murray Christmas

A Very Murray Christmas

2015

as Liz

5.2
Acting

Bill Murray worries no one will show up to his TV show due to a massive snowstorm in New York City. Through luck and perseverance, guests arrive at Go...

Mind Candy

Mind Candy

2015

as Joy (voice)

4.1
Acting

This short was released as an extra in the Blu-ray release of Disney Pixar's INSIDE OUT. It's a zany collection clips of the emotions and how they in...

Riley's First Date?

Riley's First Date?

2015

as Joy (voice)

7.2
Acting

Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom's and Dad's Emotions find themselves forced to d...

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

2015

as Self

5.6
Acting

Del Close was never a household name, but any comedy enthusiast is aware of his impact. From Bill Murray to Chris Farley to Amy Poehler, many of the m...

Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot

Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot

2015

as Self

6.4
Acting

Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage offers a glimpse into the comic minds behind a "Wet Hot" summer-camp cult hit featuring many future stars.

Inside Out

Inside Out

2015

as Joy (voice)

7.9
Acting

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work togeth...

Inside Out

Inside Out

2015

Additional Dialogue

7.9

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work togeth...

Live from New York!

Live from New York!

2015

as Self

5.9
Acting

Saturday Night Live has been reflecting and influencing life in the United States for forty years. LIVE FROM NEW YORK! goes deep inside this televisio...

The Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas

The Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas

2014

as Sunshine

Acting

In a magical land inhabited by long lashed, multi-colored Alpacas who love lollipops, rainbows and friendship, there's a yawning divide in wealth dist...

They Came Together

They Came Together

2014

as Molly

5.6
Acting

A small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development.

Don Rickles: One Night Only

2014

as Self

7.6
Acting

Comedy has never seen a night like this. The biggest superstars in the world gather to honor the one who inspired them all, Don Rickles. With David Le...

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

2013

as Wendy Van Peele (uncredited)

6.1
Acting

With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.

Free Birds

Free Birds

2013

as Jenny (voice)

5.9
Acting

Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history—and ...

A.C.O.D.

A.C.O.D.

2013

as Sondra

5.5
Acting

A grown man is still caught in the crossfire of his parents' 15 year divorce. He discovers he was unknowingly part of a study on divorced children and...

Are You Here

Are You Here

2013

as Terri Baker

5.2
Acting

When Steve Dallas, a womanizing local weatherman, hears that his off-the-grid best friend Ben Baker has lost his estranged father, the two return to B...

Never Before, Never Again: Behind the Scenes of Asssscat

2013

as Self

3.5
Acting

For the first time, audiences get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into NYC's famed improv show by UCB: Asssscat.

Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl

2012

as Self

6.0
Acting

A special Betty White's 90th Birthday Party aired on NBC a day before the star's birthday on January 16, 2012. The show featured appearances of many s...

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

2011

as Eleanor (voice)

5.7
Acting

Playing around while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end up marooned in a tropical paradise. They disc...

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

2011

as Gretel (voice)

5.1
Acting

Red Riding Hood is training in the group of Sister Hoods, when she and the Wolf are called to examine the sudden mysterious disappearance of Hansel an...

Fight for Your Right Revisited

Fight for Your Right Revisited

2011

as Café Patron

6.6
Acting

Fight for Your Right Revisited stars Danny McBride, Seth Rogen, and Elijah Wood as the "young" Beastie Boys from the past and Jack Black, John C. Reil...

The Women of SNL

The Women of SNL

2010

as Various (archive footage)

6.0
Acting

A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.

Freak Dance

Freak Dance

2010

as Lilian

3.7
Acting

A spoiled rich girl who wants to be a dancer finds herself caught into between two rival dance groups set to do battle at an underground competition.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

2009

as Eleanor (voice)

5.6
Acting

Pop sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville's twenty-something nephew Toby. The boys must put aside music super stardo...

The Mystery of Claywoman

2009

as Celeste Dupree

Acting

A mock documentary exploring the purported existence of 'Claywoman', a 500 million year old enigma who, legend has it, can cure anyone of their deepes...

Spring Breakdown

Spring Breakdown

2009

as Gayle O'Brien

5.4
Acting

Three women in their thirties head to a popular Spring Break destination and try to relive the Spring Break they never had.

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler

2009

as Various (archive footage)

8.4
Acting

Amy Poehler's best Saturday Night Live sketches and performances.

Monsters vs Aliens

Monsters vs Aliens

2009

as Computer (voice)

6.2
Acting

When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The m...

Baby Mama

Baby Mama

2008

as Angie Ostrowiski

6.0
Acting

A successful, single businesswoman who dreams of having a baby discovers she is infertile and hires a working class woman to be her unlikely surrogate...

Horton Hears a Who!

Horton Hears a Who!

2008

as Sally O'Malley (voice)

6.5
Acting

The classic and beloved story from Dr. Seuss is now a CG animated film from 20th Century Fox Animation, the makers of the Ice Age films. An imaginativ...

Hamlet 2

Hamlet 2

2008

as Cricket Feldstein

5.9
Acting

Failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher Dana Marschz rallies his Tucson students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical ...

Southland Tales

Southland Tales

2007

as Veronica Mung / Dream

5.2
Acting

Set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Boxer Santar...

Wild Girls Gone

Wild Girls Gone

2007

as Doreen Moran

3.7
Acting

In the Spring Break capital of White Sands, Florida, Sheriff Terry Moran outlaws the town's world famous ass contests to win the elderly vote in his c...

Wild Girls Gone

Wild Girls Gone

2007

Writer

3.7
Writing

In the Spring Break capital of White Sands, Florida, Sheriff Terry Moran outlaws the town's world famous ass contests to win the elderly vote in his c...

Mr. Woodcock

Mr. Woodcock

2007

as Maggie

5.0
Acting

Taken aback by his mother's wedding announcement, a young man returns home in an effort to stop her from marrying his old high school gym teacher, a m...

Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

2007

as Snow White (voice)

6.3
Acting

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace a...

On Broadway

On Broadway

2007

as Farrah

6.5
Acting

On Broadway tells the story of Jack O'Toole, a 30-something Boston everyman, who writes a play about his dead uncle as a way to reconnect with his har...

Blades of Glory

Blades of Glory

2007

as Fairchild Van Waldenberg

6.1
Acting

When a much-publicized ice-skating scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class athletes skirt their way back onto the ice via a loophole...

Asssscat

Asssscat

2007

6.3
Acting

On the heels of their enormously popular TV show, the Upright Citizens Brigade (Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh) bring you Asssscat ...

Girl Missing

2007

as Vikki

1.0
Acting

Jack Penniman's sister Lucy died in a boating mishap more than a decade ago and the event continues to consume him as an adult. While helping New York...

The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'

The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'

2007

as Self

5.0
Acting

A behind the scenes look at the making of "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny".

The Ex

The Ex

2006

as Carol Lane

5.2
Acting

When his lawyer wife, Sofia, becomes pregnant, chronic underachiever Tom Reilly must take a job at his father-in-law's advertising firm. Tom has to ad...

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

2006

as Truck Stop Waitress

6.8
Acting

In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest...

Man of the Year

Man of the Year

2006

as Amy Poehler

5.9
Acting

The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corruption in Washington. His stunt goes further than he e...

Tenacious D: For the Ladies

Tenacious D: For the Ladies

2006

7.0
Acting

A short improvised featurette that accompanies the feature film TENACIOUS D: THE PICK OF DESTINY.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Where's Gary?

SpongeBob SquarePants: Where's Gary?

2005

as Grandma

8.0
Acting

SpongeBob's pet snail Gary runs away from home after feeling neglect from the distracted pet owner. After realizing his mistakes, SpongeBob and his be...

Saving Manhattan

2005

as Kristen

Acting

A street preaching evangelist's mission to save Manhattan and his subsequent descent into the seedy underworld of the city.

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004

as Bank Teller

6.0
Acting

While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional thieves better known as 'The Alarm Clock' try to ...

Mean Girls

Mean Girls

2004

as Mrs. George

7.2
Acting

Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyf...

Envy

Envy

2004

as Natalie Vanderpark

4.9
Acting

A man becomes increasingly jealous of his friend's newfound success.

Shortcut to Happiness

Shortcut to Happiness

2003

as Molly Gilchrest

5.6
Acting

In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not ha...

Sick in the Head

2003

Acting

Judd Apatow TV show pilot

Martin & Orloff

Martin & Orloff

2002

as Patty

5.4
Acting

This is the story of a marketing man and his shrink. A suicide attempt and a softball game; A PHD-toting stripper and a deranged Desert Storm vet; A g...

Wet Hot American Summer

Wet Hot American Summer

2001

as Susie

6.3
Acting

The setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It's the last day before everyone goes back to the real world, but there's still a summer's worth of unfi...

North Hollywood

North Hollywood

2001

as Wendy

1.0
Acting

A group of struggling actors sharing a house in Hollywood together.

Zoe Loses It

2000

as Pink

Acting

A woman has a phone conversation with her friend recounting her nighttime adventure to discover why a man has not called after their first date.

Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

1999

as Ruth

6.0
Acting

Deuce Bigalow is a less than attractive, down on his luck aquarium cleaner. One day he wrecks the house of a gigolo and needs quick money to repair it...

Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow Night

1998

as Woman Getting Squirted

5.7
Acting

Charles is the owner of a photo-shop. He is not too friendly and spends his evenings alone, and one day he finally decides to get a social life. He me...

Ugly Revenge

Ugly Revenge

1998

as Pretty Lady

5.8
Acting

Ron Lynch, JB Smoove, and Amy Poehler all star in this western set in modern day Manhattan.

Escape From a Wonderful Life

1996

as Mary Hatch (voice)

1.0
Acting

The comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade re-edit and redub Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." After 50 years of annual performances, George Bail...

Escape From a Wonderful Life

1996

Writer

1.0
Writing

The comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade re-edit and redub Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." After 50 years of annual performances, George Bail...

Inside Out 3

Inside Out 3

N/A

as Joy (voice)

Acting

The Third Installment to the Inside Out Film Series

Steps

N/A

Producer

Producing

The story is a spin on the classic Cinderella story, two stepsisters are overlooked for marriage by the Prince and embark on an epic journey, realizin...

Thoughts and Prayers

N/A

Executive Producer

Producing

In a world where gun violence is as common place as dwindling college romances, Simone and Tyler must stick together in order to survive a school shoo...