Amber Riley is an American actress and singer known for her role in the series ‘Glee’
Amber Riley
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Feb 15, 1986
Biography
Personal Details
- Birthday: February 15, 1986
- Nationality: American
- Famous: Film & Theater Personalities, Actresses, Singers, Pop Singers
- City/State: California, Los Angeles
- Siblings: Toyia and Ashley
- Known as: Amber Patrice Riley, Mama A
- Universities:
- La Mirada High School
Amber Riley born at
Los Angeles, California
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Amber Riley was born as Amber Patrice Riley on February 15, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA, to Tiny and Elwin Riley. She has two elder sisters named Toyia and Ashley. She attended La Mirada High School and graduated from there in 2004. Talking about Riley’s love and dating life, no information regarding this is available to the media.
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Personal Life
In 2008, Amber Riley was cast as Mercedes Jones in the comedy-drama TV series ‘Glee’. She also sang numerous solos for the series including "Bust Your Windows", "Respect", "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going", "I Look to You", "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and "Bridge over Troubled Water". Then in 2010, she appeared in an episode of ‘The Simpsons’. Two years later, she performed in the off-Broadway production of ‘Cotton Club Parade’.
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Career
Riley appeared as a contestant in the 17th season of the reality dance competition ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in 2013. After winning the show, she acted in the musical ‘Hair’ in 2014. The same year, she sang her debut song "Colorblind" live on The Queen Latifah Show. Soon after this, the American artiste played Jackie Turner in the television film ‘My One Christmas Wish’.
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In 2016, she was cast as Effie White in the musical theatre production ‘Dreamgirls’. The same year, Riley appeared in an episode of ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’. After this, she appeared a guest judge on ‘Let It Shine’ in 2017. That year, Riley also formed the musical theatre supergroup named "Leading Ladies” along with Cassidy Janson and Beverley Knight and released their debut album ‘Songs from the Stage’. The American singer has also recorded several songs for Todrick Hall's album ‘Straight Outta Oz.’ She co-wrote the song "Leave a Light On" for the group The Saturdays as well.
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