Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Allison Williams
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Allison Williams made an impact.
Allison Williams is an American actress best known for her role as Marnie Michaels in the HBO series 'Girls,' for which she received a Critics' Choice Award nomination. She gained initial recognition on YouTube and through improv comedy. Beyond 'Girls,' Williams has appeared in other television shows such as 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' and 'Fellow Travelers.' She continues to work in television, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
2010: Mashup Performance
In 2010, Allison Williams performed a mashup of "Nature Boy" set to RJD2's "A Beautiful Mine", the theme song for the television series 'Mad Men'. The YouTube video of the performance gained widespread praise online.
2011: Appeared in 'Jake and Amir'
From 2011 to 2012, Allison Williams appeared as Cheryl in the CollegeHumor series 'Jake and Amir'.
April 15, 2012: Premiere of 'Girls'
On April 15, 2012, the HBO series 'Girls' premiered, featuring Allison Williams. It was praised by critics but also sparked controversy.
2012: Appeared in 'Jake and Amir'
From 2011 to 2012, Allison Williams appeared as Cheryl in the CollegeHumor series 'Jake and Amir'.
2012: Starred in 'Girls'
In 2012, Allison Williams began starring as Marnie Michaels in the HBO comedy-drama series 'Girls'. The series ran until 2017.
December 4, 2014: Starred in Peter Pan Live!
On December 4, 2014, Allison Williams starred in the title role of NBC's live television presentation of the musical 'Peter Pan Live!', opposite Christopher Walken as Captain Hook.
November 2016: Appeared in Past Forward
In November 2016, Allison Williams appeared in 'Past Forward', a short film collaboration between David O. Russell and Prada. She also wrote Funny or Die sketches as Kate Middleton.
2017: Film Breakthrough with 'Get Out'
In 2017, Allison Williams achieved her film breakthrough with her role in Jordan Peele's psychological horror film 'Get Out'. She received nominations at the MTV Movie Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards for her performance.
2017: Starred in 'Get Out'
In 2017, Allison Williams starred in the horror film 'Get Out', which marked her feature film debut. Her performance was praised and earned her nominations for the MTV Award for Best Villain and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
2017: End of 'Girls'
In 2017, Allison Williams' role as Marnie Michaels came to an end with the final season of the HBO comedy-drama series 'Girls'. She received a Critics' Choice Award nomination for her role.
2018: A Series of Unfortunate Events
In 2018, Allison Williams joined the cast of the Netflix black comedy 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'. She appeared in the show until 2019.
May 24, 2019: Release of 'The Perfection'
On May 24, 2019, the Netflix horror film 'The Perfection', starring Allison Williams as Charlotte, was released to mixed reviews, though her performance was called "compelling".
2019: End of A Series of Unfortunate Events
In 2019, Allison Williams finished her role in the Netflix black comedy 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'.
2022: Starred in and Produced 'M3GAN'
In 2022, Allison Williams starred in and produced the comedy horror film 'M3GAN'.
January 6, 2023: Release of 'M3GAN'
On January 6, 2023, the film 'M3GAN', starring Allison Williams, was released and became the second highest-grossing film of her career. She played Gemma, a roboticist.
October 2023: Starred in Fellow Travelers
In October 2023, Allison Williams starred as Lucy Smith in the miniseries 'Fellow Travelers'. The series later won a Peabody Award.
2023: Reflection on 'Girls' Experience
In 2023, Allison Williams reflected on her experience being cast in the TV show 'Girls', indicating the experience may have been more stressful if the show was being filmed at that time.
2023: Fellow Travelers
In 2023, Allison Williams starred in the Showtime miniseries 'Fellow Travelers'.
2025: Set to Star in and Produce 'M3GAN 2.0'
In 2025, Allison Williams is set to star in and produce the comedy horror film 'M3GAN 2.0'.
2025: Reprising role in M3GAN 2.0
In 2025, Allison Williams will reprise her role in 'M3GAN 2.0', a sequel film that she also produces.
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