Amber Riley

Amber Patrice Riley (born February 15, 1986) is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist, known for her role on the series Glee as Mercedes Jones. She has also appeared as the daughter of "Dirk Black" in the American Black comedy All of Us. At the age of seventeen, Riley auditioned for American Idol but was turned down by the producers. Most of her cover versions have appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

Personal life
Riley is a Democrat and attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention. In the convention, Riley sang the national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner".

Discography
Glee Cast discography

Glee: The Music, Volume 1 (2009)
Glee: The Music, Volume 2 (2009)
Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna (2010)
Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers (2010)
Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals (2010)
Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show (2010)
Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album (2010)
Glee: The Music, Volume 4 (2010)
Glee: The Music, Volume 5 (2011)
Glee: The Music Presents the Warblers (2011)
Glee: The Music, Volume 6 (2011)
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2011)
Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2 (2011)
Glee: The Music, Volume 7 (2011)
Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album (2012)
Glee: The Music Presents Glease (2012)
Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1 (2012)
The Quarterback (Music From the TV Series) (2013)

Filmography
 Year Title Role Notes 2002 St. Sass Toby Television pilot 2009–present Glee Mercedes Jones Seasons 1–4: Series regular
Seasons 5-present: Recurring guest starWon — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2010)Nominated — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2011)Nominated — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2012)Pending — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (2013)Nominated — Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer (2010)Nominated — Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Group  (2010)Nominated — Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer (2011) 2010  Aiesha Episode: "Elementary School Musical" 2011 Glee: The 3D Concert Movie Mercedes Jones Movie 2012 VH1 Divas Herself Presenter 2013 Dancing With the Stars Herself She won the season on November 26, 2013Partnered with Derek Hough

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Category:1986 births
Category:American television actors
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Category:Democrats (United States)
Category:Actors from Los Angeles
Category:Singers from Los Angeles