Aubrey Plaza is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She honed her skills in improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre before making her film debut in Mystery Team (2009). Plaza achieved widespread recognition for her role as April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015). She has built a successful career in television and film, known for her deadpan delivery and unique comedic style.
On June 26, 1984, Aubrey Christina Plaza was born, marking the beginning of her life as an actress, comedian, and producer.
In 1988, the original Child's Play movie was released.
In 1994, the satirical film Serial Mom made a significant impact on Aubrey Plaza, influencing her comedic sensibility.
In 2001, Aubrey Plaza attended New York Film Academy's summer camp for filmmaking.
Since 2004, Aubrey Plaza trained and performed improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
In 2004-2005 season, Aubrey Plaza had an internship at Saturday Night Live.
In 2006, Aubrey Plaza appeared in an episode of 30 Rock and was in two short films, Killswitch and In Love.
In 2006, Aubrey Plaza graduated from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts after studying film and television production.
In 2008, Aubrey Plaza participated in an Improv Everywhere sketch, had a recurring role in The Jeannie Tate Show, and played Robin Gibney in ESPN's Mayne Street.
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.
In 2009, Aubrey Plaza made her feature film debut in Mystery Team and was cast as April Ludgate in Parks and Recreation.
In 2009, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards, and Plaza was inspired by this.
In 2009, Parks and Recreation was released.
On March 12, 2010, Aubrey Plaza performed at A Night of 140 Tweets: A Celebrity Tweetathon for Haiti.
In 2010, Aubrey Plaza played a supporting role in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
In 2010, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was released.
In 2011, Aubrey Plaza began a relationship with writer and director Jeff Baena.
In 2011, Aubrey Plaza had a recurring role in Portlandia, guest starred in Troopers, and appeared in Damsels in Distress and 10 Years.
In 2012, Aubrey Plaza had her first starring role in a major film in Safety Not Guaranteed and won the Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Performance (Female).
In 2012, Aubrey Plaza took on a leading role in the film Safety Not Guaranteed.
In 2012, Safety Not Guaranteed was released.
In 2013, Aubrey Plaza portrayed Sacagawea in Drunk History and had the starring role in The To Do List.
In 2013, Aubrey Plaza voiced Eska in the animated television series The Legend of Korra.
In 2014, Aubrey Plaza voiced Grumpy Cat in Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever and starred in Life After Beth and Ned Rifle.
In 2014, Ned Rifle was released.
In 2015, Aubrey Plaza concluded her role as April Ludgate on the NBC political satire sitcom Parks and Recreation, after playing the role since 2009.
In 2016, Aubrey Plaza starred in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and had guest roles on HarmonQuest, Drunk History, and SpongeBob SquarePants. She also portrayed Cat Adams in Criminal Minds.
In 2017, Aubrey Plaza began portraying the Shadow King in Legion and produced and starred in The Little Hours and Ingrid Goes West.
In 2017, Aubrey Plaza starred in and produced The Little Hours and Ingrid Goes West, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She also won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature for the film.
In 2017, Ingrid Goes West and The Little Hours were released.
In 2017, Plaza portrayed Amahl Farouk/Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX series Legion, receiving critical acclaim.
In 2019, Aubrey Plaza continued portraying the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX series Legion, which was critically praised.
In 2019, Aubrey Plaza hosted the Independent Spirit Awards and starred in Child's Play, a reboot of the 1988 film.
In 2019, Legion was released.
In 2020, Aubrey Plaza hosted the Independent Spirit Awards.
In 2020, Aubrey Plaza played Riley Johnson in Happiest Season and produced and starred in Black Bear, receiving critical acclaim.
In 2021, Aubrey Plaza made her directorial debut with "Quiet Illness" on Cinema Toast and released The Legend of the Christmas Witch, a children's book.
In 2021, Calls was released.
In 2021, on their tenth anniversary of being together, Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena were married in a small ceremony.
On August 25, 2022, Little Demon, an adult animated sitcom featuring Aubrey Plaza, Danny DeVito, and Lucy DeVito, premiered on FXX.
In October 2022, Aubrey Plaza received the Artist of Distinction Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
In 2022, Aubrey Plaza received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her role in The White Lotus.
In 2022, Aubrey Plaza starred in and produced the crime film Emily the Criminal, playing the title character.
In 2022, Emily the Criminal, Little Demon and The White Lotus were released.
In January 2023, Aubrey Plaza hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time and appeared in multiple sketches.
In 2023, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off was released.
In 2023, Time magazine recognized Aubrey Plaza as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
On September 18, 2024, Aubrey Plaza portrayed witch Rio Vidal in the Disney+ miniseries Agatha All Along, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which premiered.
In 2024, Aubrey Plaza starred as Rio Vidal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Agatha All Along.
On January 3, 2025, Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza's husband, died by suicide.
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