Amber Tamblyn

Actress from 'Rosemary's Baby' and '2 Broke Girls'

Amber Tamblyn - Actress from 'Rosemary's Baby' and '2 Broke Girls'
Born

May 14th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress, author, model, and director. Played the role of 'Joan of Arcadia' in the television series named after the character. Gained recognition for performances in the film 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' and in the horror remake 'Rosemary's Baby'. Directed the film 'Paint It Black', based on the novel by Janet Fitch. Tamblyn is also an accomplished author, having published several works of poetry and fiction.

Played Joan in 'Joan of Arcadia'

Starred in 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'

Directed the film 'Paint It Black'

Performed in '2 Broke Girls'

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