The American author, singer and actress, Amber Riley was born on February 15 1986 to Tiny and Elwin Riley. Having a passion for singing since very young age, she auditioned in the second season of American Idol but was turned downed by producers. Amber than entered in the field of professional acting during 2009 when she became part of the main cast of hit television series Glee. On Glee, she not only displayed her astonishing acting skills but also showed her singing talent, having performed several songs throughout the series’ run. Her next major success came in 2013 when she won the 7th season of TV dancing competition show “Dancing with the Stars”. Riley was partnered with Derek Hough and the victory of the pair made her the first ever African-American woman to win the show. As a solo singer, she released her first single “Colorblind” in 2014 and is currently working on her debut album. Apart from her professional career, the actress is also very active philanthropically and takes part in various campaigns on regular basis. While in her off-camera life, Amber Riley has dated actor Kevin McHale in the past.
Amber Riley Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Amber Patrice Riley
- Nicknames: Mama A
- Date of Birth: February 15, 1986
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Occupation: Actress, Author, Singer
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
Amber Riley Body Measurements Height Weight Bra Size Vital Stats
Amber Riley Family Details:
- Father: Elwin Riley
- Mother: Tiny Hightower
- Siblings: Toyia (Older Sister), Ashley (Older Sister)
- Spouse: Unmarried
- Children: None
Amber Riley Career Highlights:
- First Film: Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011)
- First TV Show: Glee (2009)
Amber Riley Body Measurements:
Check the complete actress Amber Riley body measurements lists including her height, weight, bust, waist, hip, shoe, dress and bra cup size.
- Height: 5′ 3″ (160 cm)
- Weight: 85 kg (187 pounds)
- Bra Size: 38D
- Cup Size: D
- Shoe Size: 8 (US)
- Dress Size: N/a
- Body Measurements: 40-35-38
Amber Riley Interesting Facts:
- Before gaining success in her career, she worked as a customer service representative for two years at IKEA.
- Amber Riley auditioned for American Idol second season at the age of 17 but was rejected by the producers.
- She won the seventh season of TV dancing competition show “Dancing with the Stars” with partner Derek Hough.
