History of Amy Poehler in Timeline
Amy Poehler is a highly acclaimed American actress and comedian recognized for her work in sketch comedy, sitcoms, and films. She has received numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe. In 2011, she was named one of Time's 100 most influential people. Poehler has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring her contributions to comedy. She has also been nominated for a Peabody Award and a Grammy Award, highlighting her broad impact across various forms of entertainment.
September 16, 1971: Amy Poehler's Birth
On September 16, 1971, Amy Meredith Poehler was born. She is an American actress and comedian known for her roles in sketch comedy, sitcoms, and comedy films.
1989: Enrolls at Boston College
In 1989, Amy Poehler enrolled at Boston College after graduating from high school.
1991: Upright Citizens Brigade Forms
In 1991, the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) formed as a sketch and improv group in Chicago.
1993: Graduates from Boston College
In 1993, Amy Poehler graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's degree in media and communications.
1995: Joins Upright Citizens Brigade
In 1995, Amy Poehler joined the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), marking an important step in her early career in improvisational theatre.
1996: UCB Moves to New York City
In 1996, Amy Poehler and a core group of Upright Citizens Brigade members moved to New York City.
1998: Comedy Central Debuts UCB Series
In 1998, Comedy Central debuted the Upright Citizens Brigade's half-hour sketch-comedy series, marking a significant milestone for the group.
1998: UCB Series on Comedy Central
In 1998, the Upright Citizens Brigade's act became a half-hour sketch-comedy series on Comedy Central, marking a significant milestone for the comedy group and Poehler's career.
1999: Provides Voice for Deer Avenger 2 and small film role
In 1999, Amy Poehler provided a voice for the video game Deer Avenger 2: Deer in the City and had a small role in the film Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo.
2000: Appears on Yo La Tengo Cover
In 2000, Amy Poehler appeared on the cover of the single "You Can Have It All" by American indie rock band Yo La Tengo.
2000: Comedy Central Cancels UCB Program
In the summer of 2000, Comedy Central canceled the Upright Citizens Brigade program after its third season.
2001: Joins Saturday Night Live
In 2001, Amy Poehler joined the cast of NBC's sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, marking a major turning point in her career.
2001: Joins SNL Cast
In 2001, Amy Poehler joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) at the start of the 2001-2002 season and made her debut in the first episode produced after the 9/11 attacks.
2001: Cast in Wet Hot American Summer
In 2001, Amy Poehler was cast in the film Wet Hot American Summer, her first film with David Wain.
2002: Promoted to Full SNL Cast Member
In 2002, Amy Poehler was promoted from featured player to full cast member in her first season on Saturday Night Live (SNL).
2004: Acts in Mean Girls
In 2004, Amy Poehler acted in the film Mean Girls, marking one of her early collaborations with Tina Fey.
2004: Co-Anchors Weekend Update with Tina Fey
In 2004, Amy Poehler began co-anchoring Weekend Update with Tina Fey, replacing Jimmy Fallon, marking the first team of female co-anchors for the SNL segment.
2004: Becomes Weekend Update Co-Anchor
In 2004, Amy Poehler started serving as a Weekend Update co-anchor on Saturday Night Live, alongside Tina Fey, becoming the first female co-anchor team.
2005: Continues Co-Anchoring Weekend Update
In 2005, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey continued to co-anchor Weekend Update. Poehler, Fey, and Maya Rudolph were among the show's biggest stars that season and contributed to a shift in the show to featuring more female driven sketches.
2006: Acts in Southland Tales and Tenacious D
In 2006, Amy Poehler acted in the live-action films Southland Tales and Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny.
2006: Seth Meyers Joins Weekend Update
In 2006, Tina Fey left Weekend Update and Seth Meyers joined Amy Poehler at the anchor desk.
2007: Acts in Blades of Glory, Mr. Woodcock, and Voices Shrek the Third
In 2007, Amy Poehler acted in the live-action films Blades of Glory and Mr. Woodcock, and provided voice acting in Shrek the Third.
2007: Voices Shrek the Third
In 2007, Amy Poehler voiced a role for the animated film Shrek the Third.
April 25, 2008: Baby Mama Release
On April 25, 2008, the film Baby Mama, starring Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, opened at number one at the box office in its opening weekend.
July 2008: Negotiations to Star in New NBC Series
In July 2008, Variety reported that Amy Poehler was in final negotiations to star in a new untitled series from Greg Daniels and Michael Schur.
July 21, 2008: NBC Announces Parks and Recreation
On July 21, 2008, NBC announced Amy Poehler's new series, Parks and Recreation, clarifying that it would not be a direct spin-off of The Office.
2008: Leaves Weekend Update
In 2008, Amy Poehler ended her run as co-anchor on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update.
2008: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award
In 2008, Amy Poehler was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on SNL.
2008: Appears in SNL Presidential Bash
In 2008, after giving birth, Amy Poehler appeared during a pre-taped "SNL Presidential Bash '08" prime time special.
2008: SNL Sketch Becomes Viral Video
In 2008, an SNL premiere sketch featuring Amy Poehler and Tina Fey became the biggest viral video of the year.
April 9, 2009: Parks and Recreation Premieres
On April 9, 2009, Parks and Recreation premiered on NBC, starring Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope.
April 2009: SNL Airs Best Of Special
In April 2009, Saturday Night Live aired a special, "The Best of Amy Poehler".
September 2009: Appears in Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday
In September 2009, Amy Poehler appeared in two episodes of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday with Seth Meyers.
2009: Acts in Spring Breakdown and Voices Alvin and the Chipmunks
In 2009, Amy Poehler acted in the live-action film Spring Breakdown and voiced roles in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Monsters vs. Aliens.
2009: Stars in Parks and Recreation
In 2009, Amy Poehler began producing and starring as Leslie Knope in the sitcom Parks and Recreation.
2009: Voices Monsters vs. Aliens
In 2009, Amy Poehler voiced a role in the animated film Monsters vs. Aliens.
2009: Poehler in Labor During SNL
In 2009, during Weekend Update, it was announced that Amy Poehler was in labor. A custom rendition of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" was sung for her.
May 8, 2010: Appears in SNL Mother's Day Episode
On May 8, 2010, Amy Poehler returned to SNL along with other past female cast members for a special Mother's Day episode hosted by Betty White.
2011: UCB Expansion
By 2011, the Upright Citizens Brigade had two theaters in New York and one in Los Angeles, with 8,000 students taking classes per year, reflecting its growth and influence.
2011: Returns for Weekend Update Appearance
In 2011, Amy Poehler returned sporadically for appearances on Weekend Update with Seth Meyers when Jimmy Fallon hosted.
2011: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2011, Amy Poehler was included on Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact and contributions.
2011: Included on Time's "100 most influential people in the world"
In 2011, Amy Poehler was included on Time's list of the "100 most influential people in the world". She also delivered the Class Day address to Harvard University's class of 2011.
2012: Collaboration with National Domestic Workers Alliance
In 2012, Amy Poehler collaborated with the National Domestic Workers Alliance to film a public service announcement (PSA) aimed at raising awareness for the proposed California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights.
2012: Returns for Weekend Update Appearance
In 2012, Amy Poehler returned sporadically for appearances on Weekend Update with Seth Meyers when Maya Rudolph hosted.
2012: Critics' Choice Award
In 2012, Amy Poehler won a Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
2013: Co-hosts Golden Globe Awards
In 2013, Amy Poehler co-hosted the Golden Globe Awards with Tina Fey.
2013: Support for California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights and Work with Worldwide Orphans Foundation
In 2013, the California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights, which Poehler supported, was signed into law. Also in 2013, Poehler traveled to Haiti as a celebrity ambassador for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation.
October 28, 2014: Publication of "Yes Please"
On October 28, 2014, Amy Poehler's memoir, "Yes Please", was published, debuting at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list. In the book, Poehler discusses topics such as body image and parenthood.
2014: Co-hosts Golden Globe Awards
In 2014, Amy Poehler co-hosted the Golden Globe Awards with Tina Fey for the second time.
2014: Writes Yes Please
In 2014, Amy Poehler wrote the comedic book Yes Please and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album.
2015: Acts in Sisters and Inside Out
In 2015, Amy Poehler acted with Tina Fey in Sisters, and voiced a role for Inside Out.
2015: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2015, Amy Poehler received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the field of comedy, marking a significant milestone in her career.
2015: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2015, Amy Poehler received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of her contributions to television.
2015: Parks and Recreation Ends
In 2015, Amy Poehler's sitcom Parks and Recreation ended after running since 2009.
2015: Returns to Anchor Weekend Update
In 2015, during the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special, Amy Poehler returned to anchor Weekend Update with Tina Fey and Jane Curtin, and later co-hosted an episode with Tina Fey during season 41.
2016: Wins Primetime Emmy Award
In 2016, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey earned a Primetime Emmy Award for co-hosting SNL.
2017: Invitation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In 2017, Amy Poehler was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
2021: Co-hosts Golden Globe Awards
In 2021, Amy Poehler co-hosted the Golden Globe Awards with Tina Fey.
October 11, 2025: Hosts SNL Season 51
On October 11, 2025, Amy Poehler hosted the second episode of season 51 of Saturday Night Live.
2025: Starts Good Hang with Amy Poehler Podcast
In 2025, Amy Poehler started the podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
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