

Amy Poehler
Actress
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Amy Poehler is well-known for her appearance as a featured regular on the hit show, Saturday Night Live and for playing the iconic Leslie Knope in the series Parks and Recreation. She starred in a number of films and shows including Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, Mean Girls, The Simpsons, Sesame Street, Shortcut to Happiness, Inside Out, Megamind and 30 Rock. Always dreaming of carving a niche for herself in the fields of both comedy and acting, she joined comedy theaters such as ImprovOlympics, Upright Citizens Brigade and Second City. She went on to make a name for herself with her side-splitting, go-for-broke performances on television and in movies, especially as part of a duo with Tina Fey. Amy Poehler’s work on SNL earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Starring as Leslie Knope on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, she has been nominated for three Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, two Golden Globe Awards, and one Screen Actors Guild Award. She formed her foundation Smart Girls, dedicated to helping young people cultivate authenticity, imagination, and intelligence.
Amy Poehler Supports
ACLU of Southern California
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