Amy Poehler Net Worth 2025

What is Amy Poehler net worth?

Amy Poehler is an American Comedian and actress. She is known for her roles in sitcom films. Poehler began her career in the early 1990s in  improvisational theatre at Chicago’s Second City and ImprovOlympic . She also acted with the group Upright Citizens Brigade in 1995.

By 2001, Amy Poeher joined NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live as a cast member, where she also served as a Weekend Update co-anchor starting from 2004 to 2008.

For her works in acting Amy has earned several accolades including Primetime Awards, Peabody Awards, Grammy Awards. She received a star of Hoolywood walk of fame in 2015 for her contribution to the comedy industry.

Amy Poehler Net Worth

As of 2025, Amy Poehler Net Worth is valued at $30 million according to celebrity net worth. Her main source of income is from acting and comedy.

Early Life and Biography

Amy Poehler was born Newton, Massachusetts on September 16, 1971. Her parents Poehler credits her father with encouraging her to break social protocols and take risks. She has one younger brother, Greg, who is also a producer and actor.

Amy Poehler grew up in the neighborhood of  Burlington, Massachusetts, a place she describes as a blue collar town. Poehler mentioned that she was inspired by Carol Burnett, Gilda Radner, and Catherine O’Hara.

After graduating from high school in 1989, she enrolled at Boston College. During college, Poehler became a member of the improv comedy troupe My Mother’s Fleabag.  She graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s degree in media and communications in 1993.

Career

Amy’s career began officially in 1995. After her graduation from college, she moved to Chicago, where she took her first improv class, taught by Charna Halpern at ImprovOlympic. Poehler first worked as a waitress and at other jobs to earn money.  It was through ImprovOlympic, that Poehler learned from Del Close, and she was introduced to friend and frequent collaborator Tina Fey

In 1999, Poehler and Tina Fey made the voices for the video game Deer Avenger 2: Deer in the City.  In 2000, still unknown at the time, she appeared on the cover of the single “You Can Have It All” by American indie rock band Yo La Tengo. In 1999, Poehler had a small role in the film Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo. The following year, she was cast in the film Wet Hot American Summer.

Personal Life

Poehler married Canadian actor Will Arnett on August 29, 2003. They met in 1996 when he saw one of her performances and they started dating four years later. During their relationship, Poehler and Arnett worked together on several projects, including the series Arrested Development, the films Blades of Glory, Horton Hears a Who!, and The Secret World of Arrietty.

Poehler and Arnett announced their separation in September 2012;  and Arnett filed for divorce in April 2014,  which was finalized in July 2016.

Summary of Amy Poehler Net Worth

Net Worth: $30 Million

Salary: $200 Thousand Per Episode

Birthdate: Sep 16, 1971

Birthplace: Newton

Gender: Female

Height: 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)

Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Comedian, Television producer, Voice Actor, Television Director

Nationality: United States of America