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Amber Tamblyn, actor
Actor

Amber Tamblyn: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
16
on screen
1997–2022
box office
$218M
nomination
1
average score
50
Born
May 14, 1983 (age 43)
Birthplace
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Full name
Amber Rose Tamblyn
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actress, Author
Years active
1995-present
Spouses
David Cross
Children
1
Career at a glance

Amber Tamblyn's Career in Numbers

Amber Tamblyn's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Amber Tamblyn works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard (1997) to Nostalgia (2018), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Amber Tamblyn Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 1
  2. 2000s 10
  3. 2010s 3

The 2000s were Amber Tamblyn's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Amber Tamblyn Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Adventure 2
  • Tv movie 2
  • Comedy 1
  • Romance 1
  • Documentary 1
  • Family 1

Drama is the genre Amber Tamblyn has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of adventure (2).

Amber Tamblyn Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
The Grudge 2 $70.7M worldwide
Best-rated film
Nostalgia Movie Echo Score 50
Newest film
Nostalgia 2018
16 credits

Amber Tamblyn Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Amber Tamblyn is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 50. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Amber Tamblyn: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Amber Tamblyn?

Amber Tamblyn was born in Santa Monica, California, U.S. in 1983 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Amber Rose Tamblyn, an American actress and author, first rose to national prominence due to her role in the soap opera General Hospital where she played Emily Quartermaine at the age of 11. She then featured in a starring role on the prime-time series Joan of Arcadia, a performance that garnered her Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Tamblyn has appeared in the critically acclaimed films such as Stephanie Daley, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and 127 Hours. In 2016, she ventured into directing with the film Paint It Black. In addition to her acting career, Tamblyn is an accomplished author with seven published books across various genres. She contributes to The New York Times and other publications on issues like gender inequality and women's suffrage. Tamblyn is the daughter of actor Russ Tamblyn and has a varied artistic background. She attended the Santa Monica Alternative School House and got her first taste of acting in a school play at the age of 10. She previously played Emily Bowen on the soap opera General Hospital and has guest-starred on various television shows including The Twilight Zone and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She has also been recognised for her writing and has published several books of poetry.

Works with

Who Amber Tamblyn Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Amber Tamblyn shares the most films with. James Franco comes first, with 3 films together, followed by America Ferrera (3).

FAQ

Amber Tamblyn: Questions & Answers

How many movies Amber Tamblyn has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Amber Tamblyn been in?

Amber Tamblyn is credited on 16 films, from 1997 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Amber Tamblyn's highest-grossing movie?

The Grudge 2 (2006) is Amber Tamblyn's biggest box office hit, with $70.7M worldwide, ahead of 127 Hours (2010) ($60.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Amber Tamblyn's movies have made $218M.

Amber Tamblyn's biggest hits

What is the best Amber Tamblyn movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Amber Tamblyn's best-rated film is Nostalgia (2018) with a score of 50.

Best Amber Tamblyn movies, ranked

Has Amber Tamblyn won an Oscar?

Amber Tamblyn has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Amber Tamblyn has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Amber Tamblyn?

Amber Tamblyn is 43 years old, born on May 14, 1983 in Santa Monica, California, U.S..

What is Amber Tamblyn's newest movie?

The most recent film on Amber Tamblyn's filmography is Reframed: Marilyn Monroe (2022), in the role of Self.

Who does Amber Tamblyn work with most often?

Amber Tamblyn shares the most films with James Franco (3 films), America Ferrera (3 films) and Kate Mara (2 films).

The Best Amber Tamblyn Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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