Amber Riley
Actor · Executive Producer
Born Feb 15, 1986 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Active 1989–present · 5′3″ (159 cm) · Awards: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance, WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actress in a Musical
Amber Patrice Riley (born February 15, 1986) is an American actress and singer best known for her role on the series Glee as Mercedes Jones.
Filmography
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell (2025) — Savannah 'Savvy' SheldonSingle Black Female 3: The Final Chapter (2025) — Simone · Executive ProducerThe Simpsons (1989) — Aiesha (voice)Glee (2009) — Mercedes JonesGlee: The Concert Movie (2011) — Mercedes JonesCrazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) — Dream Ghost #2Nobody's Fool (2018) — KalliMonster High (2022) — Catty Noir (voice)Infamous (2020) — ElleThe Wiz Live! (2015) — AddaperleA Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) — Britnaye · Lori · FantasiaThe Little Mermaid Live! (2019) — "Daughters of Triton" EmceeSingle Black Female 2: Simone's Revenge (2024) — SimoneStraight Outta OZ (2016)Single Black Female (2022) — Simone HicksDisney Junior Ariel (2024) — Ursula (voice)My One Christmas Wish (2015) — Jackie TurnerChristmas Déjà Vu (2021) — Kandi