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Ali Cobrin
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Ali Cobrin (born July 21, 1989) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Molly on the Showtime series Look: The Series, Kara in the 2012 film American Reunion, Whitney in the 2014 film Neighbors, and Kari Baxter on the Amazon Prime series The Baxters.
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Early life
[edit]Cobrin was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.[1] She attended high school at the Chicago Academy for the Arts where she majored in musical theatre.[2] Growing up, she trained to become a classical ballerina[3] and competed in the Junior Olympics.[2] Cobrin has one brother, and two half-sisters. She is of Jewish descent.[4]
Career
[edit]Cobrin began her entertainment career as an improvisation player in Second City's teen ensemble and danced with the Burklyn Ballet Theater touring Scotland, where she performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[5] During that same time, Cobrin had workshopped Broadway musicals, including All That Jazz and Wonderland, which were directed by Ben Vereen and Frank Wildhorn, respectively.[6] After graduating high school at the age of 17, Cobrin moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue an acting career.[2]
Upon moving to Los Angeles, Cobrin had her first film acting role in a 2008 short film entitled One. That same year, she starred in another short film called Jack Turner and the Reluctant Vampire, which won two awards in the Los Angeles Accolade Competition.[citation needed] In 2009, Cobrin had a supporting role in The Hole, a 3D film directed by Joe Dante.[7] The film would win the first Premio Persol award for best 3-D movie at the 2009 Venice Film Festival.[8] In 2010, Cobrin made her debut television appearance in Kings by Night,[citation needed] a comedy pilot for Spike TV, and Showtime's LOOK.[1] Later that year, she had a lead actress role in the film Cold Cabin, and appeared opposite to rapper B.o.B in the Adidas Originals shoe campaign commercial, MEGA Diner.[5] In 2011, she guest starred in the television series, Friends with Benefits.[citation needed]
In 2012, Cobrin played the role of Kara in American Reunion, a sequel in the original American Pie film series.[9] The same year, she starred in Life’s an Itch.[10]
In 2014, Cobrin portrayed Whitney in the film Neighbors, opposite Zac Efron and Seth Rogen. She also portrayed Joan in the drama thriller film Outlaw, directed by Todd Shields and Julia in the Michaël Nakache drama film Connected.[11] In 2015, she portrayed Kylie Atkins in Trevor Matthews' horror thriller film Girl House, in which she co-starred with Slaine.[12]
In 2024, she plays Kari Baxter on the Amazon Prime series The Baxters, opposite Roma Downey and Ted McGinley as her parents.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jack Turner and the Reluctant Vampire | Val | Short film |
| 2008 | One | Jess | Short film |
| 2009 | The Hole | Tiffany | |
| 2010 | Cold Cabin | Kate | |
| 2012 | American Reunion | Kara | |
| 2012 | Life's an Itch | Gillian Gracin | |
| 2014 | Neighbors | Whitney | |
| 2014 | Girl House | Kylie Atkins | |
| 2014 | Lap Dance | Monica | |
| 2014 | A Beautiful Now | Tracey | |
| 2014 | Outlaw | Joan | |
| 2015 | Connected | Julia | Short film |
| 2018 | The Iron Orchard | Lee Montgomery | Co-star |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Look: The Series | Molly | Main role; 11 episodes |
| 2010 | Kings by Night | Amber | Unaired Spike pilot |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Hope Prater | Episode: "The Benefit of Being Shallow" |
| 2015 | The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story | Daphne Zuniga | Television film |
| 2018 | The Baxters | Kari Baxter | Television series |
| 2018 | Deadly Matrimony | Parker Wyndham | Television film |
| 2020 | My Birthday Romance | Callie | Television film |
| 2024 | The Baxters | Kari Baxter Jacobs | Main role; 34 episodes |
| 2025 | Sub/liminal | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ali Cobrin". Maxim. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ a b c Cobrin, Ali. "Bio". Ali Cobrin. Archived from the original on 2012-04-10. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ "The Hottie Stop Interviews Ali Cobrin, star of GirlHouse!". JoBlo.com. 2015-02-16. Archived from the original on 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
- ^ @AliCobrin (18 September 2010). "well the rest of the jews in the world atoned, i posed in my panties on a motorcycle. http://twitpic.com/2ppezq" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Cudworth, Tom. "Dancing For Krumholtz". The Common Tongue. Archived from the original on 2013-04-16. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ Rifkin, Adam. "LOOK THE SERIES". SHOWTIME. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ Elley, Derek (11 September 2009). "Review: 'The Hole'". Variety. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ Hayes, Britt (14 September 2009). "Joe Dante's The Hole Wins Venice Prize". Brutal as Hell. Archived from the original on 24 September 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ Barone, Matt (6 April 2012). "Interview: "American Reunion" Directors Talk Bringing The "American Pie" Kids Into Their 30s". Complex.com. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ McIlhone, Sally (16 May 2012). "Miss American Pie: introducing Ali Cobrin". FHM.
- ^ Hallam, Scott. "Exclusive: Ali Cobrin and Slaine Talk About Living in the Girl House". Dread Central. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ Miska, Brad. "Ali Cobrin Girl House". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (2025-05-22). "Nebula Anthology Series 'Sub/liminal' Sets Leads, Including Joseph Cross, Lena Hall and Caissie Levy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
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Ali Cobrin
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Early life
Family and childhood
Ali Cobrin was born Alexandra Arley Cobrin on July 21, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois.[1] She comes from a family of Jewish descent on her father's side; her father, Marvin "Micky" Richard Cobrin (1951–2016), was Ashkenazi Jewish, and her mother, Peggy Jo (née Elmi), has Italian/Sicilian, English, and German ancestry.[4][5] Cobrin has one full brother, Micky B. Cobrin, a professional track and field athlete, as well as two half-sisters, Andrea Cobrin Long and Angela Cobrin Landis, from her mother's previous relationship.[5] Raised Jewish in Chicago, she grew up in a close-knit family environment that emphasized cultural and personal development.[4] From a young age, Cobrin showed a strong interest in the performing arts, particularly sparked by her intensive training in classical ballet during her childhood.[6] She also pursued athletics, competing in the Junior Olympics as a track and field athlete, reflecting the active and multifaceted pursuits encouraged in her household.[6] Her early years in Chicago provided exposure to the city's dynamic cultural landscape, including its renowned theater and arts institutions, which further fueled her passion for performance.[3] This foundation in ballet and the arts led her to formal training at the Chicago Academy for the Arts during high school.[6]Education and training
Cobrin attended the Chicago Academy for the Arts in Chicago, Illinois, where she majored in musical theatre during her high school years.[7] Building on her childhood training as a classical ballerina, she further developed her performing arts skills through this specialized program focused on artistic education.[6] She graduated from high school at the age of 17 in 2007.[6] Prior to graduation, Cobrin participated in the teen ensemble program at The Second City in Chicago, receiving early training in improvisation.[8] Shortly after graduating, she relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career in acting.[6]Career
Early performing arts work
Cobrin began her professional performing arts career in dance, training as a classical ballerina and joining the Burklyn Ballet Theater in Chicago. At the age of 13, she toured Scotland with the company and performed in a production of The Little Mermaid at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[9][6] During this period, Cobrin also explored musical theater through workshops for Broadway productions, which built on her musical theater training from the Chicago Academy for the Arts.[6][10] After moving to Los Angeles at age 17, Cobrin transitioned to acting with her screen debut in the 2008 short film One. That same year, she appeared in another short, Jack Turner and the Reluctant Vampire, playing the role of Val; the project won two awards at the Los Angeles Accolade Competition.[6][11][3] By 2009, she secured her first feature film role as Tiffany in the horror thriller The Hole, marking her shift toward on-screen performances while drawing on her dance and theater background.[6][12]Breakthrough in film
Cobrin achieved her breakthrough in feature films with the role of Kara, a bold high school acquaintance of the protagonists, in the 2012 comedy American Reunion, a Universal Pictures sequel to the American Pie franchise directed by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg.[13] This marked her first major studio project, where she shared the screen with returning stars Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, and Alyson Hannigan, contributing to the film's nostalgic humor and box office performance of over $56 million domestically. Building on this momentum, Cobrin portrayed Whitney, a sorority girl entangled in neighborhood chaos, in the 2014 raunchy comedy Neighbors, directed by Nicholas Stoller and co-starring Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, and Zac Efron.[14] The film became a significant commercial hit, grossing more than $270 million worldwide against an $18 million budget, which notably elevated Cobrin's profile in mainstream Hollywood comedies.) In 2015, Cobrin demonstrated her genre versatility by starring as Kylie Atkins, a college student working in an online adult entertainment house, in the Canadian horror thriller Girl House, directed by Trevor Matthews.[15] Her lead performance in the slasher-style film, which involved intense home-invasion suspense, highlighted her range beyond comedy. Cobrin continued her mid-2010s film work with supporting roles in 2018 releases, including Lee Montgomery, a complex wife in the oil industry drama The Iron Orchard, directed by Ty Roberts and adapted from a novel about West Texas roughnecks.[16] That same year, she played Taryn, a sharp-witted friend, in the romantic comedy One Last Night, directed by Anthony Sabet, where a disastrous date turns into an overnight adventure in a locked movie theater.[17]Television roles and recent projects
Cobrin's television career began to take shape in 2010 with her recurring role as Molly in the Showtime anthology series Look: The Series, marking her first substantial part on the small screen across all 11 episodes of the single season.[18] In this role, she portrayed a young woman navigating personal and relational challenges in a voyeuristic narrative style, contributing to the show's exploration of everyday voyeurism.[19] Following guest appearances in series like Friends with Benefits in 2011, Cobrin took on a significant role in the faith-based family drama The Baxters. She first appeared as Kari Baxter in the 2018 pilot episode, which was produced but not immediately aired.[20] The project was revived and expanded into a full series on Prime Video in 2024, with Cobrin reprising and evolving the character as Kari Baxter Jacobs over 34 episodes across three seasons, depicting a devoted wife and mother facing marital and spiritual trials within a close-knit family dynamic.)[21] In the 2020s, Cobrin's television work has shifted toward family-oriented and romantic narratives, reflecting a maturation in her career choices. She starred as Callie in the 2020 Lifetime TV movie My Birthday Romance, a lighthearted story of a woman enlisting a pretend boyfriend for her milestone birthday, which aired to audiences seeking feel-good holiday-adjacent content.[22] Looking ahead, Cobrin is set to appear in the 2025 Great American Family TV movie The Christmas Spark, a holiday tale of redemption and community where she co-stars alongside Mario Lopez as a character aiding a former lawyer's transition to firefighting in a small town.[23] In 2024, she also starred in the dark comedy film Up in the Hills, directed by Jacob Steinberg and co-starring Dylan Walsh and Paris Berelc.[24] This progression underscores her affinity for uplifting, relational stories in streaming and television formats.Personal life
Marriage and family
Cobrin married actor Zak Resnick on October 7, 2018.[1][25] The couple has one child, a daughter named Rocky Tyler Resnick, born in 2023. As of November 2025, they are expecting a second child in February 2026.[1][26][27] Cobrin and Resnick reside in New York City.[26]Modeling and other pursuits
Cobrin is represented by NTA Model Management, a New York-based agency that highlights her as a model and actress residing in the city with her family.[28] Her modeling pursuits complement her professional life, focusing on opportunities within the New York fashion scene.[28] She is an advocate for animal rights and maintains an active lifestyle, incorporating yoga and Pilates into her routine.[3]Filmography
Film
Ali Cobrin's film career began with short films and progressed to feature roles in comedies, horrors, and dramas. Her credits include both independent projects and studio productions. TV movies are listed under the Television section.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | One | Jess | Short film |
| 2008 | Jack Turner and the Reluctant Vampire | Val | Short film[11] |
| 2009 | The Hole | Tiffany | Supporting role in horror feature |
| 2010 | Cold Cabin | Kate | Lead role in thriller feature[29] |
| 2012 | Life's an Itch | Gillian Gracin | Supporting role in comedy feature |
| 2012 | American Reunion | Kara | Supporting role in comedy feature[30] |
| 2014 | Lap Dance | Monica | Lead role in drama feature |
| 2014 | Neighbors | Whitney | Supporting role in comedy feature[31] |
| 2014 | Girl House | Kylie Atkins | Lead role in horror feature[15] |
| 2015 | A Beautiful Now | Tracey | Supporting role in drama feature[32] |
| 2016 | Outlaw | Joan | Supporting role in thriller feature[33] |
| 2018 | The Iron Orchard | Lee Montgomery | Co-lead role in drama feature |
| 2018 | One Last Night | Taryn | Supporting role in comedy feature |