Amy Lee
Acting • Born 1981-12-13
Biography
Amy Lynn Hartzler (known professionally as Amy Lee) is the lead singer of the band Evanescence. She was born on December 13, 1981 to John Lee, a disc jockey and TV personality, and Sara Cargill. They moved from California to Florida to Illinois, and then finally to Arkansas. She is a classically trained pianist. She spent 9 years studying classical piano in her youth. Amy met young guitarist Ben Moody at a summer camp in 1994 while playing on the piano. He was astounded by her talents as a singer and pianist, so he convinced her to form a band with him. They went through several names, including Childish Intentions and Stricken, before settling for Evanescence. They were signed by Big-Wig Enterprises in 2000 and released a collection of demos called "Origin". Later in 2002, they got a record deal with Wind-Up Records along with former band member David Hodges and created their debut "Fallen," a 7x platinum selling album, which led to the international success that they are today. "Fallen" was followed by the release of "The Open Door" in 2006 and the self-titled album "Evanescence" in 2011.
Filmography
28 credits
Evanescence: Anywhere But Home
Movie • 2004
Vocals, Piano
Evanescence - A Live Session From Rock Falcon Studio
Movie • 2020
Herself
Evanescence - Driven To Perform Livestream
Movie • 2021
Herself
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Movie • 2023
Fan (voice)
Evanescence - Live At Nova Rock Festival 2022
Movie • 2022
Self
Evanescence: Nissan Live Sets
Movie • 2016
Evanescence: Rock am Ring 2007
Movie • 2007
lead guitar
Evanescence: Rock am Ring 2007
Movie • 2007
lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harp
Evanescence: MTV World Stage
Movie • 2012
Korn: MTV Unplugged
Movie • 2007
Self - Second Voice
Evanescence: Rock am Ring 2012
Movie • 2012
lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harp
Evanescence: Rock in Rio 2010, Lisboa
Movie • 2012
lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harp
Evanescence : Secret Ring
Movie • 2004
Vocals
Evanescence: Synthesis Live
Movie • 2018
Self - Lead Vocals / Piano
We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
Movie • 2012
Self
Evanescence - Live at The Paramount 2016
Movie • 2016
Lead Singer
Evanescence - Live And Intimate In Australia
Movie • 2007
Singer
Slaying the Dragon: Reloaded
Movie • 2011
Herself
Evanescence - Rock am Ring 2003
Movie • 2003
Self
Evanescence: Embracing the Bitter Truth
Movie • 2021
Self
Wagakki Band Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 - Live & Orchestra - in Osaka-jo Hall
Movie • 2020
Self - Vocals
Evanescence - Rock in Rio 2024
Movie
VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
TV • 2003
Pepsi Smash
TV • 2003
I Love the New Millennium
TV • 2008
Self
MTV World Stage
TV • 2009
Self
VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
TV • 2003
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self - Musical Guest