Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Aubrey Plaza
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, known for her deadpan delivery and versatile performances. Starting in improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, she gained prominence with her role as April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015). She made her film debut in Mystery Team (2009) and has since starred in numerous films and television shows, showcasing her talent across various genres. Plaza has also ventured into producing, further expanding her influence in the entertainment industry.
2004: Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
In 2004, Aubrey Plaza began training and performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
2005: SNL Internship
In 2004–2005 season, Aubrey Plaza had an internship at Saturday Night Live.
2006: Appearance on 30 Rock and Short Films
In 2006, Aubrey Plaza appeared in an episode of '30 Rock'. She was also in two short films, 'Killswitch' and 'In Love'.
2008: Improv Everywhere Sketch and Other Roles
In 2008, Aubrey Plaza participated in an Improv Everywhere sketch at a Starbucks in New York City. She had a recurring role in 'The Jeannie Tate Show', played Robin Gibney in ESPN's 'Mayne Street', and appeared in 'Terrible Decisions with Ben Schwartz'.
2009: Feature Film Debut and Parks and Recreation
In 2009, Aubrey Plaza made her feature film debut in 'Mystery Team' and gained recognition for her role as April Ludgate on the NBC sitcom 'Parks and Recreation'.
2009: Parks and Recreation Debut
In 2009, Parks and Recreation debuted, marking one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects.
March 12, 2010: A Night of 140 Tweets Performance
On March 12, 2010, Aubrey Plaza performed at 'A Night of 140 Tweets: A Celebrity Tweetathon for Haiti' at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles.
2010: Supporting Role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
In 2010, Aubrey Plaza had a supporting role in the film 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'.
2010: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
In 2010, Aubrey Plaza was cast in Edgar Wright's romantic action comedy film 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World', playing the supporting character Julie Powers.
2011: Various Appearances in Film and Television
In 2011, Aubrey Plaza had a recurring role in 'Portlandia', guest-starred in 'Troopers', and appeared in the films 'Damsels in Distress' and '10 Years'.
2012: Starring Role in Safety Not Guaranteed
In 2012, Aubrey Plaza had her first starring role in a major film in the comedy 'Safety Not Guaranteed'.
2012: Safety Not Guaranteed Release
In 2012, the film Safety Not Guaranteed, featuring Aubrey Plaza, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2013: Drunk History and The To Do List
In 2013, Aubrey Plaza portrayed Sacagawea in 'Drunk History' and starred in 'The To Do List'. She also ran onto the stage at the MTV Movie Awards and grabbed Will Ferrell's award.
2013: The Legend of Korra
In 2013, Aubrey Plaza voiced Eska in the animated fantasy action television series 'The Legend of Korra'.
2014: Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever, Life After Beth, and Ned Rifle
In 2014, Aubrey Plaza voiced Grumpy Cat in 'Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever' and starred in the films 'Life After Beth' and 'Ned Rifle'.
2014: Ned Rifle Release
In 2014, the film Ned Rifle, featuring Aubrey Plaza, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2015: End of Parks and Recreation
In 2015, Aubrey Plaza's role as April Ludgate concluded with the end of the NBC political satire sitcom 'Parks and Recreation'.
2016: Various roles in film and television
In 2016, Aubrey Plaza starred in 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates', guest-starred on 'HarmonQuest' and 'Drunk History', provided a guest voice for 'SpongeBob SquarePants', portrayed Cat Adams in 'Criminal Minds', and played Lenore in 'Dirty Grandpa'.
2017: Portrayal in Legion
In 2017, Aubrey Plaza began portraying Amahl Farouk / Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX series 'Legion'.
2017: Starring in Legion, The Little Hours, and Ingrid Goes West
In 2017, Aubrey Plaza portrayed the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX series 'Legion', and produced and starred in the black comedy films 'The Little Hours' and 'Ingrid Goes West'.
2017: Ingrid Goes West and The Little Hours Release
In 2017, the films Ingrid Goes West and The Little Hours, both featuring Aubrey Plaza, were released and became some of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2019: Continued role in Legion and Child's Play
In 2019, Aubrey Plaza continued her role in 'Legion' and starred in 'Child's Play', a reboot of the 1988 film.
2019: Portrayal in Legion
In 2019, Aubrey Plaza continued to portray the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX series 'Legion'.
2019: Legion End
In 2019, Legion ended, marking one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects.
2020: Hosting the Independent Spirit Awards
In 2020, Aubrey Plaza hosted the Independent Spirit Awards.
2020: Happiest Season and Black Bear
In 2020, Aubrey Plaza played Riley Johnson in 'Happiest Season' and produced and starred in 'Black Bear'.
2020: Black Bear and Happiest Season Release
In 2020, the films Black Bear and Happiest Season, both featuring Aubrey Plaza, were released and became some of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2021: Directorial Debut and Children's Book
In 2021, Aubrey Plaza wrote and made her directorial debut with the episode "Quiet Illness" of the series 'Cinema Toast'. She also wrote a children's book with Dan Murphy, 'The Legend of the Christmas Witch'.
2021: Calls Release
In 2021, Calls was released, marking one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects.
August 25, 2022: Little Demon Premiere
On August 25, 2022, 'Little Demon', an adult animated sitcom featuring the voices of Aubrey Plaza, Danny DeVito, and Lucy DeVito, premiered on FXX.
2022: Starring in Emily the Criminal
In 2022, Aubrey Plaza produced and played the title character in the crime film 'Emily the Criminal'.
2022: Nominations for The White Lotus
In 2022, Aubrey Plaza received nominations for a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for her role in the HBO series 'The White Lotus'.
2022: Little Demon and The White Lotus Release
In 2022, Little Demon and The White Lotus were released, marking some of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects.
2022: Emily the Criminal Release
In 2022, the film Emily the Criminal, featuring Aubrey Plaza, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.
January 2023: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In January 2023, Aubrey Plaza hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time and participated in various sketches.
2023: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Release
In 2023, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off was released, marking one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects.
2023: Cointreau Spokesperson
Since 2023, Aubrey Plaza has been the spokesperson for Cointreau's "MargaRight" advertising campaign.
September 18, 2024: Premiere of Agatha All Along
On September 18, 2024, the Disney+ miniseries Agatha All Along, where Aubrey Plaza portrayed Rio Vidal / Death within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), premiered.
2024: Starring in Megalopolis, My Old Ass, and Agatha All Along
In 2024, Aubrey Plaza starred in 'Megalopolis' and 'My Old Ass' and as Rio Vidal/Death in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries 'Agatha All Along'.
2024: My Old Ass Release
In 2024, the film My Old Ass, featuring Aubrey Plaza, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed films according to Rotten Tomatoes.
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