Aubrey Plaza
American actress, comedian, and producer celebrated for her sharp wit, unconventional screen presence, and acclaimed roles across film and television.
Aubrey Plaza - Personal Information
- Name: Aubrey Plaza
- Date of Birth: June 26, 1984
- Place of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Producer, Writer, Director, Executive Producer, Editor
Biography
Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. As a teenager, she began acting in local theatre productions and performed improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. After graduating from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Plaza made her feature film debut in Mystery Team (2009). She gained wide recognition for her role as April Ludgate on the NBC political satire sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015).
In film, Plaza had a supporting role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and a leading role in Safety Not Guaranteed (2012). From 2017 to 2019, Plaza portrayed the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the critically praised FX superhero series Legion and produced and starred in the 2017 black comedy films The Little Hours and Ingrid Goes West. She also starred in the romantic comedy Happiest Season and thriller Black Bear (both 2020) and produced and played the title character in the crime film Emily the Criminal (2022).
Plaza received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and a Golden Globe Award for her role as a strait-laced lawyer in the second season of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus (2022). Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. In 2024, she starred as Rio Vidal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Agatha All Along.
Selected Filmography
A look at Aubrey Plaza's most recent and notable screen appearances across film and television.
- Animal Friends (2026) as Billie
- Kevin (TV - 2026) as Dana (Voice)
- Megadoc (2025) as Self
- Honey Don't! (2025) as MG Falcone
- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025) as Self
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Agatha All Along (2024) as Self - Rio Vidal
- Megalopolis (2024) as Wow Platinum
- Agatha All Along (TV - 2024) as Rio Vidal
- My Old Ass (2024) as Older Elliott
- Hot Ones Versus (TV - 2024) as Self
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