Amber Kelleher-Andrews
Amber Kelleher-Andrews | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amber Van Lent March 31, 1969 |
| Died | April 13, 2025 (aged 56) |
| Occupation(s) | Matchmaker, model, actress |
| Known for | CEO of Kelleher International Matchmaker on Ready for Love |
Amber Kelleher-Andrews (March 31, 1969 – April 13, 2025) was an American relationship matchmaker. She was the co-founder and CEO of Kelleher International, one of the largest matchmaking firms in the United States.[1][2]
In 2013, she was a matchmaker on NBC's Ready for Love.[3]
Education and early career
[edit]Kelleher-Andrews studied anthropology in the California State education program at Santa Barbara. Shortly afterwards, she joined film school in San Francisco before moving to Hollywood.[2] Credited as Amber Van Lent, Kelleher-Andrews appeared in films such as Bloodsport III, Mind Rage, and Lying Eyes.[4] She also had roles on TV shows including Baywatch, Melrose Place, and Nash Bridges.[4]
Career
[edit]In 1997, she joined her mother’s matchmaking business, Kelleher International, as the CEO of the Los Angeles office.[2][5][6][7]
In addition to her role as CEO, Kelleher-Andrews was an expert relationship consultant on television programs including Good Morning America, the Today Show, and 20/20.[2][8]
Kelleher-Andrews also hosted a radio talk show called The Rules of Engagement on KFWB News Talk 980.[9] She appeared as a matchmaker on NBC's Ready for Love in 2013.[3]
Death
[edit]Kelleher-Andrews died on April 13, 2025, at the age of 56.[10] Richard Branson, a longtime friend, paid tribute.[11]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]- Ready for Love (2013)
- Baywatch (1998)
- Nash Bridges (1997)
- The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995)
- Married... with Children (1994)
- Melrose Place (1994)
- Silk Stalkings (1993)
- Herman's Head (1992)
- Wings (1992)
- Round Trip to Heaven (1992)
- Human Target (1992)
- Baby Talk (1991)
TV Movies
[edit]- Lying Eyes (1996)
- Bloodsport III (1996)
- Marilyn & Bobby; Her Final Affair (1993)
Film
[edit]- Mind Rage (2004)
References
[edit]- ^ Dan Crane (11 October 2013). "The High-End Matchmaking Service for Tycoons". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Amber Kelleher-Andrews". EuropeanCEO.com. 16 November 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ a b Lesley Goldberg (26 June 2012). "Eva Longoria's NBC Dating Series 'Ready for Love' Sets Matchmakers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Amber Van Lent". IMDb. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ Jeanne Sahadi (14 April 2005). "Six-figure job: Spouse seeker". CNN Money. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ Karsten Strauss (6 September 2013). "Love, A Billionaire And A Plan To Save The World". Forbes. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ Ruchika Tulshyan (2 August 2010). "$100,000 Matchmaker, Make Me a Match". Time. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ Sara Bibel (26 June 2012). "Preeminent Matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews, Best-Selling Author Tracy McMillian and Professional Dating Coach Matthew Hussey Join NBC's New Series 'Ready for Love'". Zap2it. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ "The Rules of Engagement". Kelleher International. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ Amber Kelleher-Andrews, Dedicated to Love
- ^ With love and purpose: Celebrating the life of Amber Kelleher Andrews