Site last Updated - May 13, 2006

Birth Name: Amber Nicole Benson
Born: January 8th, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama
Height: 5' 4"

Amber was a teenager when she got involved in productions at the local community theater. Soon her family moved to Los Angeles so she could pursue her acting career. She has been working steadily since. Just recently finishing her role as Tara Maclay on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1999-2002)

"The Crush" [movie] (1993 - Cheyenne)

"King of the Hill" [movie] (1993 - Ella McShane)

"Jack Reed: Badge of Honor" [tv movie] (1993 - Nicole Reed)

"S.F.W." [movie] (1994 - Barbara 'Babs' Wyler)

"Jack Reed: A Search for Justice" [tv movie] (1994 - Nicole Reed)

"Imaginary Crimes" [movie] (1994 - Margaret)

"Bye Bye, Love" [movie] (1995 - Meg)

"Jack Reed: One of Our Own" [tv movie] (1995 - Nicole Reed)

"Can't Hardly Wait" [movie] (1998 - Stoned Girl 'Stephanie')

"Take It Easy" [short] (1999 - Justy)

"Deadtime" [sort] (1999 - Patty) {viewable HERE}

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" [tv series] (1999-2002 - Tara Maclay)

"The Prime Gig" [movie] (2000 - Batgirl)

"Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special" [tv special] (2000 - Herself 'singing')

"Don's Plum" [movie] (2001 - Amy)

"The Enforcers" [tv mini series] (2001 - Abby)

"Hollywood, Pennsylvania" [movie] (2001 - Mandy Calhoun)

"Chance" [movie] (2001 - Chance) {Amber also wrote, directed, and produced this movie}

"Taboo" [movie] (2002 - ???)

Notable TV Guest Appearances:

"Promised Land" [tv series] (1998 - ep 3.9 'Out of Bounds' - Amy Farnsworth)

"Cracker" [tv series USA] (1999 - ep 1.12 'The Club' - Amy)

"The Big Breakfast" [tv interview] (2001 - Herself)

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" [tv series] (2002 - ep 6.20 'Villains' - Tara Maclay) {uncredited}

"2002 MuchMusic Video Awards" [tv special] (2002 - Herself)

Awards:

Young Artist Awards

Nominated 1994 for Best Young Actress Co-Starring in a Motion Picture Drama ("King of the Hill")

The Golden Fang Awards

Won 2000 for Best Supporting Actress ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer")

Won 2001 for Best Supporting Actress ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer")

Won 2002 for Best Supporting Actress ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer")

 

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