Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Aubrey Plaza

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2026

Discover the career path of Aubrey Plaza, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Aubrey Plaza is an American actress, comedian, and producer, notable for her work in improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. She made her film debut in Mystery Team (2009) and achieved widespread recognition for her role as April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Critically Acclaimed TV: Parks and Recreation

From 2009, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Parks and Recreation', one of her most critically acclaimed tv-shows according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2010: Critically Acclaimed Film: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

In 2010, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World', one of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2012: Critically Acclaimed Film: Safety Not Guaranteed

In 2012, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Safety Not Guaranteed', one of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2014: Critically Acclaimed Film: Ned Rifle

In 2014, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Ned Rifle', one of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2015: Critically Acclaimed TV: Parks and Recreation

In 2015, Aubrey Plaza concluded her run in 'Parks and Recreation', one of her most critically acclaimed tv-shows according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2017: Critically Acclaimed TV: Legion

From 2017, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Legion', one of her most critically acclaimed tv-shows according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2017: Critically Acclaimed Films: Ingrid Goes West and The Little Hours

In 2017, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Ingrid Goes West' and 'The Little Hours', both of which are among her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2019: Critically Acclaimed TV: Legion

In 2019, Aubrey Plaza concluded her run in 'Legion', one of her most critically acclaimed tv-shows according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2020: Critically Acclaimed Films: Black Bear and Happiest Season

In 2020, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Black Bear' and 'Happiest Season', both of which are among her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2021: Critically Acclaimed TV: Calls

In 2021, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Calls', one of her most critically acclaimed tv-shows according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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February 2022: Contribution to 'Eating Salad Drunk'

In February 2022, Aubrey Plaza contributed original poetry to 'Eating Salad Drunk', a comedian poetry anthology benefiting Comedy Gives Back, a nonprofit supporting comedians facing financial hardship from the Covid-19 pandemic.

August 25, 2022: Premiere of 'Little Demon'

On August 25, 2022, the adult animated sitcom 'Little Demon' premiered on FXX, featuring the voices of Aubrey Plaza, who also serves as an executive producer, alongside Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito.

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2022: Critically Acclaimed Films: Emily the Criminal

In 2022, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Emily the Criminal', one of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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2022: Critically Acclaimed TV: Little Demon and The White Lotus

In 2022, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Little Demon' and 'The White Lotus', both of which are among her most critically acclaimed tv-shows according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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January 2023: Hosting Saturday Night Live

In January 2023, Aubrey Plaza hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time and participated in multiple sketches.

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2023: Critically Acclaimed TV: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

In 2023, Aubrey Plaza appeared in 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off', one of her most critically acclaimed tv-shows according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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September 18, 2024: Premiere of Agatha All Along

On September 18, 2024, the Disney+ miniseries 'Agatha All Along', set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), premiered, with Aubrey Plaza portraying Rio Vidal / Death.

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