History of Aubrey Plaza in Timeline
Aubrey Plaza is an American actress, comedian, and producer known for her deadpan delivery and unconventional roles. She started in improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Plaza's breakthrough came with her portrayal of April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009-2015), which garnered her widespread recognition. She made her film debut in Mystery Team (2009).
June 26, 1984: Aubrey Plaza's Birth
On June 26, 1984, Aubrey Christina Plaza was born. She is an American actress, comedian, and producer.
1988: Release of the original Child's Play movie
In 2019, Aubrey Plaza starred in 'Child's Play', a reboot of the 1988 film.
1994: Impact of Serial Mom
In 1994, John Waters' satirical film 'Serial Mom' made a significant impact on Aubrey Plaza, connecting with his comedic sensibility.
2001: New York Film Academy Summer Camp
In 2001, Aubrey Plaza attended New York Film Academy's summer camp for filmmaking.
2004: Training at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Starting in 2004, Aubrey Plaza trained and performed improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
2005: Saturday Night Live Internship
In the 2004-2005 season, Aubrey Plaza had an internship at 'Saturday Night Live'.
2006: 30 Rock Appearance and Short Films
In 2006, Aubrey Plaza appeared in an episode of '30 Rock' and in two short films, 'Killswitch' and 'In Love'.
2006: Graduation from NYU
In 2006, Aubrey Plaza graduated from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied film and television production.
2008: Improv Everywhere Sketch and Other Appearances
In 2008, Aubrey Plaza participated in an Improv Everywhere sketch at Starbucks, had a recurring role in 'The Jeannie Tate Show', and appeared in 'Mayne Street' and 'Terrible Decisions with Ben Schwartz'.
2009: Parks and Recreation Debut
Aubrey Plaza's critically acclaimed TV Show, Parks and Recreation, debuted in 2009.
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 'Parks and Recreation'.
2009: Feature Film Debut in 'Mystery Team' and Role in 'Funny People'
In 2009, Aubrey Plaza made her feature film debut in 'Mystery Team' and played a standup comic in 'Funny People'.
2009: MTV Awards Incident Inspired by Kanye West
In 2013, Aubrey Plaza, inspired by Kanye West's 2009 VMA interruption of Taylor Swift, ran onto the stage at the MTV Movie Awards and grabbed Will Ferrell's award as a promotional stunt for 'The To Do List'.
March 12, 2010: Performance at A Night of 140 Tweets: A Celebrity Tweetathon for Haiti
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 Release
In 2010, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2011: Roles in Portlandia, Troopers, Damsels in Distress, and 10 Years
In 2011, Aubrey Plaza had a recurring role in 'Portlandia', guest-starred in 'Troopers', and appeared in 'Damsels in Distress' and '10 Years'.
2011: Meeting Jeff Baena
In 2011, Aubrey Plaza met writer and director Jeff Baena at a game night, which marked the beginning of their relationship.
2012: Starring Role in 'Safety Not Guaranteed'
In 2012, Aubrey Plaza played the lead role in 'Safety Not Guaranteed', receiving positive reviews and an award.
2012: Safety Not Guaranteed Release
In 2012, Safety Not Guaranteed, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2013: Drunk History and The To Do List
In 2013, Aubrey Plaza portrayed Sacagawea in 'Drunk History' and starred in 'The To Do List'.
2013: Voice Role in 'The Legend of Korra'
In 2013, Aubrey Plaza voiced Eska in 'The Legend of Korra'.
2014: Voice Role in 'Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever' and Starring in 'Life After Beth' and 'Ned Rifle'
In 2014, Aubrey Plaza voiced Grumpy Cat in 'Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever' and starred in 'Life After Beth' and 'Ned Rifle'.
2014: Ned Rifle Release
In 2014, Ned Rifle, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2015: Parks and Recreation end
Aubrey Plaza's critically acclaimed TV Show, Parks and Recreation, ended in 2015.
2015: End of April Ludgate Role in Parks and Recreation
In 2015, Aubrey Plaza concluded her role as April Ludgate in 'Parks and Recreation'.
2016: Starring in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and Guest Roles
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 played Cat Adams in 'Criminal Minds'. She also played Lenore in Dirty Grandpa.
2017: Portrayal in '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 Little Hours' and 'Ingrid Goes West'.
2017: Starring in and Producing 'The Little Hours' and 'Ingrid Goes West'
In 2017, Aubrey Plaza starred in and produced 'The Little Hours' and 'Ingrid Goes West', both of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
2017: Ingrid Goes West and The Little Hours Releases
In 2017, Ingrid Goes West and The Little Hours, two of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, were released.
2019: Legion end
Aubrey Plaza's critically acclaimed TV Show, Legion, ended in 2019.
2019: Continued Role in 'Legion'
In 2019, Aubrey Plaza continued to portray the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX series 'Legion'.
2019: Hosting Independent Spirit Awards and Starring in 'Child's Play'
In 2019, Aubrey Plaza hosted the Independent Spirit Awards and starred in 'Child's Play', a reboot of the 1988 film.
2020: Hosting Independent Spirit Awards
In 2020, Aubrey Plaza hosted the Independent Spirit Awards.
2020: Roles in '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 Releases
In 2020, Black Bear and Happiest Season, two of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed films, were released.
2021: Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena get married
Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena spontaneously got married in 2021 after he proposed at a site related to the Basque witch trials in Zugarramurdi. They celebrated their tenth anniversary by having a small ceremony in their backyard.
2021: Directorial Debut with 'Cinema Toast' and Writing '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 and 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 shows, was released.
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, Danny DeVito, and Lucy DeVito.
October 2022: Artist of Distinction Award
In October 2022, Aubrey Plaza was given the Artist of Distinction Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
2022: Emmy and Golden Globe 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 White Lotus'.
2022: Starring in and Producing 'Emily the Criminal'
In 2022, Aubrey Plaza starred in and produced the crime film 'Emily the Criminal'.
2022: Emily the Criminal, The White Lotus and Little Demon Releases
In 2022, Emily the Criminal and Little Demon, and The White Lotus, some of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed works, were released.
January 2023: Hosts Saturday Night Live
In January 2023, Aubrey Plaza hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time and appeared in multiple sketches.
2023: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Release
In 2023, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, one of Aubrey Plaza's most critically acclaimed shows, was released.
2023: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential
In 2023, Time magazine named Aubrey Plaza one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
September 2024: Separation from Jeff Baena
In September 2024, Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena quietly separated after experiencing marital difficulties. Plaza moved to New York but remained in frequent contact with Baena.
September 18, 2024: Agatha All Along Premiere
On September 18, 2024, Aubrey Plaza portrayed Rio Vidal / Death in the Disney+ miniseries Agatha All Along, which premiered on this date and is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
2024: Roles in 'Megalopolis', 'My Old Ass', and 'Agatha All Along'
In 2024, Aubrey Plaza starred in 'Megalopolis' and 'My Old Ass' and as Rio Vidal in 'Agatha All Along'.
2024: Second ACL Tear
In 2024, Aubrey Plaza sustained her second ACL tear while participating in a game of knockout ahead of the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
January 3, 2025: Death of Jeff Baena
On January 3, 2025, Jeff Baena died by suicide. Aubrey Plaza later paid tribute to him by wearing a tie-dye shirt, similar to what they wore at their wedding, during the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special on February 16.
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