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Amber Benson

American actress · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1977 · age 49

Amber Benson is an American actress, writer, director, and producer. She is best known for her role as Tara Maclay on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1999-2002), and has directed, produced and starred in her own films Chance (2002) and Lovers, Liars & Lunatics (2006).

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2024I Saw the TV GlowFilm, Johnny Link's Mom2020A Murder to RememberFilm, Writer2019Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in MindFilm, Writer2017Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner KillerFilm, Writer2016The Crooked ManFilm, Grace Hutchinson2014Morganville: The SeriesSeries, AmelieTom Holland's Twisted TalesFilm, 2014Dhianna (segment "Shockwave")2013Tom Holland's Twisted TalesSeries, Dhianna2012Dust UpFilm, Ella2011RingerSeries, Mary Curtis20087 Things To Do Before I'm 30Film, Lori Madison2007Girltrash!SeriesAttack of the GryphonFilm, 2007Princess Amelia of Lockland2005Grey's AnatomySeries, Corrine Henley2004100 Scariest Movie MomentsSeriesLatter DaysFilm, 2004Traci Levine2003“It doesn't matter who you sleep with, it's how you treat other people in this world.”In their words10 December 2003Amber Benson - Interview at Madame Tussaud's - 10 December, 2003

“I wouldn't want to forget anything, even the weird stuff and the bad stuff. It makes you who you are.”In their words10 December 2003Amber Benson - Interview at Madame Tussaud's - 10 December, 2003

Cold CaseSeries, 2003Julia Hoffman2002“I don't think you ever die on Buffy.”In their words19 December 2002Chat at BBC-CULT 19 December 2002

ChanceFilm, 2002Director, Writer2000“Willow: Tell me a story. Tara: Okay. Once upon a time, there was, um... a kitty. She was very little, and she was all alone, and nobody wanted her.”In their wordsThis Year's Girl [4.15]

“Willow: What did I have for breakfast this morning? Do you remember? Tara: Huh? Willow: I-I wanna say bagel, but I think that was yesterday. You had two eggs sunny side up.”In their wordsTriangle [5.11]

“Spike: I had a muscle cramp. Buffy was, uh, helping. Tara: A muscle cramp... in your pants? Spike: What? It's a thing.”In their wordsI Was Made to Love You [5.15]

1998Can't Hardly WaitFilm, Stephanie (uncredited)1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerSeries, Tara MaclayCrackerSeries, 19971995PartnersSeriesBye Bye LoveFilm, 1995Meg Damico1993Jack Reed: Badge of HonorFilm, Nicole Reed1977Born8 January 1977

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  • Latter Days 2004
  • King of the Hill 1993
  • The Crush 1993
  • I Saw the TV Glow 2024
  • Can't Hardly Wait 1998

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Filmography 40

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Television 13

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  1. It was interesting to have humanoid villains that were rooted in our three-dimensional reality... or four dimensional reality, I'm not sure which!

    10 December 2003 · Amber Benson - Interview at Madame Tussaud's - 10 December, 2003, Own words

  2. I'm kissing Alyson Hannigan and I almost stuck my tongue in her mouth because we just got so into it at one point.

    6 July 2002 · Amber Benson at Toronto Trek, Own words

  3. Tara: Well, I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's depressing.

    2000 · Family [5.6], Own words

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She also starred in the movie Kiss the Bride (2007). She co-directed the film Drones (2010) with fellow Buffy cast member Adam Busch, and starred as a waitress in the crime thriller The Killing Jar (2010).

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Born 1977 · age 49

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