Amber Benson

Amber Benson
Benson in 2012
Born (1977-01-08) January 8, 1977 (age 47)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • director
  • producer
Years active1992–present

Amber Benson (born January 8, 1977) is an American actress, writer, director, and producer. She is best known for her role as Tara Maclay on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1999–2002), and has directed, produced and starred in her own films Chance (2002) and Lovers, Liars & Lunatics (2006). She also starred in the movie Kiss the Bride (2007). She co-directed the film Drones (2010) with fellow Buffy cast member Adam Busch, and starred as a waitress in the crime thriller The Killing Jar (2010).