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My Take
What I admire most about Amy Poehler is that she is a builder, not just a performer. She does not merely act funny; she writes, produces, and authors, shaping the architecture of comedy from the ground up. Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation remains one of TV's great optimists, and voicing Joy in Inside Out felt like perfect casting for someone whose default mode is generous warmth. Her Hollywood Walk of Fame star and Golden Globe feel earned not by spectacle but by intelligence and kindness. To me she represents a rare kind of comedian: smart, big-hearted, and quietly in control of everything around her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Amy Poehler
- Name (Japanese)
- エイミー・ポーラー
- Reading
- えいみー・ぽーらー
- Born
- September 16, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Newton, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / writer / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Burlington High School
- University
- Boston College
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- 2009 MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2019 Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Parks and Recreation | — | |
| Notable work | Inside Out | — | |
| Notable work | The Mighty B! | — | |
| Notable work | Good Hang with Amy Poehler | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Amy Poehler born?
Born September 16, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Amy Poehler from?
Amy Poehler is from Newton, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Amy Poehler do?
Amy Poehler works as screenwriter, film producer, writer, television actor, film actor.
What is Amy Poehler known for?
Notable works include Parks and Recreation, Inside Out, The Mighty B!.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.