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 unconventional roles. She honed her skills in improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of the sardonic April Ludgate on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. Her career includes roles in various films and television shows, establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary comedy and entertainment.
2004: Training at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Since 2004, Aubrey Plaza trained and performed improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
2005: Internship at Saturday Night Live
During the 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' and was also in two short films, 'Killswitch' and 'In Love'.
2008: Improv Everywhere and Other Roles
In 2008, Aubrey Plaza participated in an Improv Everywhere sketch and had a recurring role in Maggie Carey's web series 'The Jeannie Tate Show', as well as appearing in ESPN's 'Mayne Street'.
2009: Feature Film Debut and Parks and Recreation Role
In 2009, Aubrey Plaza made her feature film debut in 'Mystery Team', and played a standup comic in 'Funny People'. She also began her role as April Ludgate on 'Parks and Recreation'.
2009: Parks and Recreation Premiere
In 2009, Parks and Recreation, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects, premiered.
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 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'.
2010: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Release
In 2010, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2011: Various Roles in 2011
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, Safety Not Guaranteed, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2013: The Legend of Korra
From 2013, Aubrey Plaza voiced Eska in the animated fantasy action television series 'The Legend of Korra'.
2013: Drunk History and The To Do List
In 2013, Aubrey Plaza portrayed Sacagawea in 'Drunk History' and had the starring role in the CBS Film 'The To Do List'. She also crashed the MTV Movie Awards.
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', starred in 'Life After Beth', and appeared in 'Ned Rifle'.
2014: Ned Rifle Release
In 2014, Ned Rifle, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2015: End of Parks and Recreation
In 2015, Aubrey Plaza concluded her role as April Ludgate on the NBC political satire sitcom 'Parks and Recreation'.
2016: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, HarmonQuest, Drunk History, SpongeBob SquarePants, Criminal Minds and Dirty Grandpa
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', and portrayed Cat Adams in 'Criminal Minds' She also played Lenore in Dirty Grandpa.
2017: Legion Series
From 2017, Aubrey Plaza portrayed both Amahl Farouk / Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX series Legion.
2017: Legion, The Little Hours, and Ingrid Goes West
In 2017, Aubrey Plaza portrayed the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in '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, both Ingrid Goes West and The Little Hours, two of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, were released.
2019: Continued Role in Legion
In 2019, Aubrey Plaza continued to portray the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX superhero series 'Legion'.
2019: Child's Play Reboot
In 2019, Aubrey Plaza starred in 'Child's Play', a reboot of the 1988 film, as Andy's mother.
2019: End of Legion
In 2019, Legion, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects, ended.
2020: 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 the romantic comedy 'Happiest Season', and produced and starred in the independent experimental thriller 'Black Bear'.
2020: Black Bear and Happiest Season Release
In 2020, both Black Bear and Happiest Season, two of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, were released.
2021: Directorial Debut with Cinema Toast and The Legend of the Christmas Witch
In 2021, Aubrey Plaza wrote and made her directorial debut with the episode 'Quiet Illness' of the Showtime anthology 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, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects, was released.
August 25, 2022: Little Demon Premieres on FXX
On August 25, 2022, the adult animated sitcom 'Little Demon' premiered on FXX, featuring the voices of Plaza, Danny DeVito, and Lucy DeVito, with Plaza also serving as an executive producer.
October 2022: Artist of Distinction Award
In October 2022, Aubrey Plaza received the Artist of Distinction Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
2022: Emily the Criminal
In 2022, Aubrey Plaza produced and played the title character in the crime film 'Emily the Criminal'.
2022: The White Lotus Nomination
In 2022, Aubrey Plaza received nominations for a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for her role in the second season of the HBO anthology series 'The White Lotus'.
2022: Little Demon and The White Lotus Release
In 2022, Little Demon and The White Lotus, two of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects, were released.
January 2023: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In January 2023, Aubrey Plaza hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time and participated in several sketches.
2023: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Release
In 2023, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed television projects, was released.
2023: Cointreau Spokesperson
Since 2023, Aubrey Plaza has been the spokesperson for Cointreau's "MargaRight" advertising campaign.
September 18, 2024: Agatha All Along Premiere
On September 18, 2024, the Disney+ miniseries Agatha All Along, in which Aubrey Plaza portrayed Rio Vidal / Death, premiered.
2024: 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'.
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