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 active	1992–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 also 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. Benson also starred as a waitress in the horror movie The Killing Jar (2010).