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Amber Nicole Benson (born January 8 , 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama ) is an American Actress best known for playing Tara Maclay , Willow 's girlfriend in the TV series '' Buffy The Vampire Slayer ''.

Benson has also written and directed movies for theaters and television. Most notably, she wrote and directed , two of them Buffy The Vampire Slayer comics ("WannaBlessedBe" and "Wilderness"). In 2003 she collaborated with then boyfriend, director James Kerwin , to produce her play ''Albert Hall'' in Hollywood .

October of 2005 saw the publication of ''Ghosts of Albion: Accursed'', co-authored with novelist Christopher Golden. A second ''Albion'' book is scheduled for release later in 2006. Also due for release in '06 is Lovers, Liars & Lunatics , the second film written, produced, and directed by Benson.

Amber is currently writing for comics once more, collaborating with the likes of Ben Templesmith (30 Days Of Night), Ashley Wood and Cristina Z, in the much awaited 'Shadowplay' for IDW Publications. This special four-part split-book presents the fantastic art of Ashley Wood and Ben Templesmith under one cover.

She was at one time romantically linked to actor Adam Busch , although she denies they are presently together.

She is currently a resident of Los Angeles, California .


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GHOSTS OF ALBION


BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER - Comics
She has also written some Buffy Comics , including some of the most popular and bestselling editions.



SHADOWPLAY
''Shadowplay'' #1,2,3 and 4 {w/Ban Templesmith}


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