Amber Nash
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]
Amber Nash | |
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Nash at the 2019 WonderCon | |
Born | June 6, 1977 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse(s) | Kevin Gillese |
Early life and education
Nash graduated from Georgia State University and worked as a youth counselor before beginning her work as an actor and improvisor.[3]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Axis | Radio Host (voice) | |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006–08 | Frisky Dingo | Valerie, Hooker (voices) | 14 episodes |
2009–present | Archer | Pam Poovey (voice) | 101 episodes |
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 |
Theatre
- Catch 23 Atlanta[4]
- The Doug Dank Project[5]
- Improv Ensemble[6]
- The Second City: Peach Drop, Stop and Roll at the Alliance Theatre
Personal life
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 Company.[8] She is vegan.[9]
She 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] In 2020, Nash became embroiled in a controversy [10] in which animal advocacy groups asked that the Board of Directors of Project Chimps drop a lawsuit [11] against former chimpanzee caregivers who publicly exposed animal welfare infractions at the sanctuary.[12] On July 25th Project Chimps dismissed the lawsuit [13] but the controversy and claims of mismanagement have continued.[14]
References
- "Voice actress and Atlanta native Amber Nash talks new season of animated hit 'Archer'". Atlanta INtown Paper. 2019-05-14. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
- Fekete, Bob (12 July 2018). "'ARCHER' STAR AMBER NASH IS READY TO GO FROM PAM TO WILMA". Newsweek.
- "Amber Nash". Dad's Garage. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
- "Catch23 The Begin-ninning". Catch23atlanta.com. 2009-02-23. Archived from the original on 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
- "Amber Nash with The Doug Dank Project". Thedougdankproject.com. Archived from the original on 2011-11-02. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
- "Improv Ensemble at Dad's Garage Theatre". Sketchworkscomedy.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
- "Amber Nash". Dad's Garage. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
- Oyer, Kalyn (9 January 2019). "Amber Nash, comedian who voices Pam Poovey from 'Archer,' to perform in Charleston".
- Danziger, Lucy. "Amber Nash, of Archer, Is Now Vegan: "Find the Version that Works for You"". The Beet. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- "Project Chimps Complaint".
- "Letter to the PC Board" (PDF).
- "Concerns over Wound Care" (PDF).
- "Sanctuary Drops Lawsuit".
- "Neighbors lash out".