Amber Nash | |
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Born | June 6, 1977 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse | Kevin Gillese |
Amber Nash (born June 6, 1977) is an American actress and improvisational comedian. She is known as the voice actress for Pam Poovey in the animated TV series Archer . [1] She was also featured in the animated TV series Frisky Dingo . [2]
Nash graduated from Georgia State University and worked as a youth counselor before beginning her work as an actor and improvisor. [3]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Axis | Radio Host (voice) | |
2021 | America: The Motion Picture | Street Race Girl, Women's Rights Lady in Crowd, Anti-LGBTQ Rights Woman in Crowd (Voices) | |
2023 | How to Ruin the Holidays | Michelle |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006–08 | Frisky Dingo | Valerie, Hooker (voices) | 14 episodes |
2009–23 | Archer | Pamela "Pam" Poovey (voice) | 101 episodes; main seasons 1–7, 9–present |
2017 | Archer Dreamland | Detective Poovey (voice) | Season 8 |
2010 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force | Tabitha (voice) | Episode: "One Hundred" |
2016 | Squidbillies | Prosperity (voice) | Episode: "Lipstick on a Squid" |
2017 | Mr. Robot | Spokesperson | 1 episode |
Nash is part of the Improv Ensemble at Dad's Garage Theater and The Laughing Matters. [7] She is a co-founder of The Doug Dank Project at Push Push Theatre and part of the Catch 23. [5]
Nash is married to improviser and actor Kevin Gillese with whom she regularly collaborates on comedic projects through Dad's Garage Theatre. [8] She is vegan. [9]
Nash is a member of the board of directors of Project Chimps, a sanctuary for former research chimpanzees funded in large part by the Humane Society of the United States. [9]
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