Amber Benson
Known for
Amber Benson is a long-form television actress, a fixture of the schedule for a good while. Screen work has filled the last 33 years. The role of Tara Maclay in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' is the one that sticks. The record also carries 'I Saw the TV Glow'.
Amber Benson
36 Movies
9 Series
Amber Benson is a long-form television actress, a fixture of the schedule for a good while. Screen work has filled the last 33 years. The role of Tara Maclay in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' is the one that sticks. The record also carries 'I Saw the TV Glow'.
Movies
Plays Johnny Link's Mom
I Saw the TV Glow
2024
Plays Cheyenne
The Crush
1993
Plays Traci Levine
Latter Days
2004
Plays Piper
Taboo
2002
Plays Ella McShane
King of the Hill
1993
Plays Meg Damico
Bye Bye Love
1995
Plays Grace Hutchinson
The Crooked Man
2016
Plays Princess Amelia of Lockland
Attack of the Gryphon
2007
Plays Noreen
The Killing Jar
2010
Plays Elly Golski
Kiss the Bride
2007
Plays Amy
Don's Plum
2002
Plays Batgirl
The Prime Gig
2001
Plays Dhianna (segment "Shockwave")
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales
2014
Plays Donna
Strictly Sexual
2008
Plays Laura
One-Eyed Monster
2008
Plays Babs Wyler
S.F.W.
1995
Plays Margaret
Imaginary Crimes
1994
Plays Chloe
Selling Isobel
2019
Plays Tiny
The Griddle House
2018
Plays Gretchen
Another Harvest Moon
2010
Plays Maya
House of Demons
2018
Director
Plays Chance
Chance
2002
Plays Sally
Country Remedy
2007
Plays Barbie
Intermedio
2005
Plays Jayne
Desire Will Set You Free
2015
Plays Maggie
Race You to the Bottom
2005
Plays Gwen
Tripping Forward
2009
Plays Professor Samantha Rand
The Nightmare Gallery
2019
Director
Plays Justine
Lovers, Liars and Lunatics
2006
Plays Julia
Act Your Age
2011
Plays Ella
Dust Up
2012
TV Shows
Plays Tara Maclay
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
Plays Amelie
Morganville: The Series
2014
Plays Lenore
Supernatural
2005
Plays Julia Hoffman
Cold Case
2003
Plays Jill Avery
Private Practice
2007
Plays Mary Curtis
Ringer
2011
Plays Corrine Henley
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Allison Davis
The Inside
2005
Plays Dhianna
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales
2013
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
I Saw the TV Glow
Full Filmography
The Vanishing Tour
Dominique
2026
Film
I Saw the TV Glow
Johnny Link's Mom
2024
Film
Selling Isobel
Chloe
2019
Film
The Nightmare Gallery
Professor Samantha Rand
2019
Film
The Griddle House
Tiny
2018
Film
House of Demons
Maya
2018
Film
The Crooked Man
Grace Hutchinson
2016
Film
Desire Will Set You Free
Jayne
2015
Film
Morganville: The Series
Amelie · 6 episodes
2014
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Amber Benson and where are they from?
Amber Benson is 49 years old, born on January 8, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Amber Benson?
Amber Benson is best known for roles in I Saw the TV Glow, Can't Hardly Wait, The Crush.
How many movies has Amber Benson been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Amber Benson has appeared in 36 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Amber Benson's first movie?
The career of Amber Benson began with The Crush (1993).
What is Amber Benson's most recent movie or series?
Amber Benson's most recent release is The Vanishing Tour, which premiered on June 20, 2026.
What TV shows has Amber Benson appeared in?
On television, Amber Benson has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cold Case.
Amber Benson
1977-01-08 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Amber Nicole Benson (born January 8, 1977) is an American actress, writer, film director, and film producer. She is best known for her role as Tara Maclay on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but has also directed, produced and starred in her own films Chance (2002) and Lovers, Liars & Lunatics (2006).She is also co-director with Adam Busch of Drones (2010).Amber Benson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia