No, Amy Poehler is not a Jew. Poehler is an actress, writer, producer and comedian. She is best known for her roles on Saturday Night Live and Parks and Recreation.
Poehler was born in Newton, Massachusetts, and grew up in nearby Burlington. She is the daughter of Eileen Frances and William Grinstead Poehler, both teachers. Poehler is of English, German, Irish and Portuguese ancestry, and was raised Catholic.
Poehler joined the cast of SNL in 2001 and in 2004 began co-anchoring the sketch Weekend Update with Tina Fey. Poehler left SNL in 2008.
In 2009 Poehler began starring in her own TV series, Parks and Recreation. She is also known for her numerous roles on the big screen, including Wet Hot American Summer and Mean Girls.
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Is Tina Fey Jewish?
No, Tina Fey is not a Jew. Fey is a comedian, writer and actress known for her roles on Saturday Night Live, Mean Girls and 30 Rock.
Fey was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, a township just west of Philadelphia. Her mother, Zenobia "Jeanne" is a brokerage employee of Greek descent and her father, Donald Fey, is a university grant-proposal writer of half German and half Scottish descent.
Fey performed with The Second City after graduating from the University of Virginia. While there she sent scripts to SNL and was hired as a writer. She began performing on the show in 2000 and left in 2006, when she began to develop and act in her sitcom, 30 Rock.
Fey was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, a township just west of Philadelphia. Her mother, Zenobia "Jeanne" is a brokerage employee of Greek descent and her father, Donald Fey, is a university grant-proposal writer of half German and half Scottish descent.
Fey performed with The Second City after graduating from the University of Virginia. While there she sent scripts to SNL and was hired as a writer. She began performing on the show in 2000 and left in 2006, when she began to develop and act in her sitcom, 30 Rock.
Is Anne Stringfield Jewish?
Anne Stringfield is Jewish. She is the wife of actor and comedian Steve Martin.
Steve Martin divorced his first wife, actress Victoria Tennant, in 1994 after eight years of marriage. He quietly wed Anne Stringfield in July 2007. The wedding took place at Martin's L.A. home in a surprise ceremony officiated by former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey. The wedding ceremony mixed both Jewish and Christian traditions.
Anne Stringfield is a writer and former New Yorker editor. The couple had their first baby in December 2012 although they kept it a secret for two months.
Steve Martin divorced his first wife, actress Victoria Tennant, in 1994 after eight years of marriage. He quietly wed Anne Stringfield in July 2007. The wedding took place at Martin's L.A. home in a surprise ceremony officiated by former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey. The wedding ceremony mixed both Jewish and Christian traditions.
Anne Stringfield is a writer and former New Yorker editor. The couple had their first baby in December 2012 although they kept it a secret for two months.
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