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...
Known For
Complete Filmography

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
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
2024
as Joy (voice)
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
2024
as Self (archive footage)
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
2023
as Meg
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
2023
Producer
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
2023
as Self - Guest
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
2022
as Self
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
2022
Producer, Director
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
2021
as Self
Kelly Clarkson celebrates the holidays with musical performances and special guests, including Brett Eldredge, Ariana Grande, Jay Leno, Melissa McCart...

Moxie
2021
as Lisa Carter
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
2021
Producer, Director
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
2020
Executive Producer
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
2020
as Leslie Knope
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
2020
as Leslie Knope
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
2020
Producer
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
2020
as Self
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
2020
as Self
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise...

Wine Country
2019
as Abby
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
2019
Director, Producer
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
2018
as Self
Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonies from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comi...

The House
2017
as Kate Johansen
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
2017
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
2016
Executive Producer
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
2016
as The Devil
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
2016
as Self
Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear brought primetime into step with the times. Usin...

Sisters
2015
as Maura Ellis
Two disconnected sisters are summoned to clean out their childhood bedrooms before their parents sell their family home.

Sisters
2015
Executive Producer
Two disconnected sisters are summoned to clean out their childhood bedrooms before their parents sell their family home.

A Very Murray Christmas
2015
as Liz
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
2015
as Joy (voice)
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?
2015
as Joy (voice)
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
2015
as Self
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
2015
as Self
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
2015
as Joy (voice)
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
2015
Additional Dialogue
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!
2015
as Self
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
2014
as Sunshine
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
2014
as Molly
A small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development.
Don Rickles: One Night Only
2014
as Self
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
2013
as Wendy Van Peele (uncredited)
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
2013
as Jenny (voice)
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.
2013
as Sondra
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
2013
as Terri Baker
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
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
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
2011
as Eleanor (voice)
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
2011
as Gretel (voice)
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
2011
as Café Patron
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
2010
as Various (archive footage)
A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.

Freak Dance
2010
as Lilian
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
2009
as Eleanor (voice)
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
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
2009
as Gayle O'Brien
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
2009
as Various (archive footage)
Amy Poehler's best Saturday Night Live sketches and performances.

Monsters vs Aliens
2009
as Computer (voice)
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
2008
as Angie Ostrowiski
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!
2008
as Sally O'Malley (voice)
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
2008
as Cricket Feldstein
Failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher Dana Marschz rallies his Tucson students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical ...

Southland Tales
2007
as Veronica Mung / Dream
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
2007
as Doreen Moran
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
2007
Writer
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
2007
as Maggie
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
2007
as Snow White (voice)
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
2007
as Farrah
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
2007
as Fairchild Van Waldenberg
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
2007
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
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'
2007
as Self
A behind the scenes look at the making of "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny".

The Ex
2006
as Carol Lane
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
2006
as Truck Stop Waitress
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
2006
as Amy Poehler
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
2006
A short improvised featurette that accompanies the feature film TENACIOUS D: THE PICK OF DESTINY.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Where's Gary?
2005
as Grandma
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
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
2004
as Bank Teller
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
2004
as Mrs. George
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
2004
as Natalie Vanderpark
A man becomes increasingly jealous of his friend's newfound success.

Shortcut to Happiness
2003
as Molly Gilchrest
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
Judd Apatow TV show pilot

Martin & Orloff
2002
as Patty
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
2001
as Susie
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
2001
as Wendy
A group of struggling actors sharing a house in Hollywood together.
Zoe Loses It
2000
as Pink
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
1999
as Ruth
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
1998
as Woman Getting Squirted
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
1998
as Pretty Lady
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)
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
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
N/A
as Joy (voice)
The Third Installment to the Inside Out Film Series
Steps
N/A
Producer
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
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...