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Born on February 15, 1986, Amber Riley is from Los Angeles, California, United States. Amber Riley is listed as a television actor, stage actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 40. Schooling on record includes La Mirada High School. Listed accolades include Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2010), Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical (2017), Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance (2017) and 1 more.
My Take
Amber Riley gave me genuine chills the first time I heard her sing. Her Mercedes Jones on Glee was never just technically strong; it reached down and moved something. Winning a Screen Actors Guild ensemble award on television and then a Laurence Olivier Award for best actress in a musical on the London stage is a rare double crown that proves she's no one-medium talent. What I respect most is how she stands fully in her own body and voice, refusing to shrink for anyone's comfort. She doesn't adapt to a room; she changes it. That's a real diva, and worth celebrating.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Amber Riley
- Name (Japanese)
- アンバー・ライリー
- Reading
- あんばー・らいりー
- Born
- February 15, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Height
- 159 cm
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stage actor / film actor / dancer
2. Background
- High school
- La Mirada High School
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- 2017 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 2017 Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance
- 2017 WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actress in a Musical
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Glee | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Amber Riley born?
Born February 15, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Amber Riley from?
Amber Riley is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Amber Riley do?
Amber Riley works as actor, television actor, stage actor, film actor, dancer.
How tall is Amber Riley?
Amber Riley is 159 cm.
What is Amber Riley known for?
Notable works include Glee.
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