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Aubrey Christina Plaza was born in Wilmington, Delaware, to Bernadette, an attorney, and David Plaza, a financial advisor. Her father is of Puerto Rican descent, and her mother is of Irish and English descent.
Community Theater and Early Interests
Early 1990s
Plaza began participating in community theater in Wilmington, acting, performing improv, and directing one-act plays. Her interest in comedy sprouted from her role in a community play of the Cinderella story, where she realized that getting laughs was more enjoyable.
High School Graduation
2002
Plaza graduated from Ursuline Academy, an all-girls Catholic school, where she was student council president and participated in productions with the Wilmington Drama League.
College and Early Career
2004-2006
Plaza studied film at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 2006. During this period, she trained and performed improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and had internships at Saturday Night Live and NBC.
Feature Film Debut
2009
Plaza made her feature film debut in Derrick Comedy's Mystery Team and gained wide recognition for her role as April Ludgate on the NBC political satire sitcom Parks and Recreation.
Leading Role in Safety Not Guaranteed
2012
Plaza starred in the critically acclaimed film Safety Not Guaranteed, further establishing her presence in Hollywood.
FX Series Legion
2017-2019
Plaza portrayed the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the critically praised FX superhero series Legion, showcasing her versatility in complex roles.
The White Lotus and Emmy Nomination
2022
Plaza received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her role as a strait-laced lawyer in the second season of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus.
Time Magazine Recognition
2023
Time magazine named Plaza one of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact on the entertainment industry.
Marvel Cinematic Universe Debut
2024
Plaza starred as Rio Vidal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Agatha All Along, expanding her reach into the superhero genre.
Brief
Known For
American actress, comedian, and producer known for her intensity and distinctive deadpan comedic style, particularly in roles such as April Ludgate in "Parks and Recreation" and her performances in "Safety Not Guaranteed", "Ingrid Goes West", and "The White Lotus".
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: June 26, 1984.
Born Place: Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Career
Current occupation: Actress, comedian, producer.
Past occupations: NBC page, improv comedian.
Previous Place of Work: NBC, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 12 wins & 53 nominations including Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Gotham Awards.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Aubrey Plaza Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Aubrey Plaza.
Aubrey Christina Plaza was born in Wilmington, Delaware, to Bernadette, an attorney, and David Plaza, a financial advisor. Her father is of Puerto Rican descent, and her mother is of Irish and English descent.
Community Theater and Early Interests
Early 1990s
Plaza began participating in community theater in Wilmington, acting, performing improv, and directing one-act plays. Her interest in comedy sprouted from her role in a community play of the Cinderella story, where she realized that getting laughs was more enjoyable.
High School Graduation
2002
Plaza graduated from Ursuline Academy, an all-girls Catholic school, where she was student council president and participated in productions with the Wilmington Drama League.
College and Early Career
2004-2006
Plaza studied film at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 2006. During this period, she trained and performed improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and had internships at Saturday Night Live and NBC.
Feature Film Debut
2009
Plaza made her feature film debut in Derrick Comedy's Mystery Team and gained wide recognition for her role as April Ludgate on the NBC political satire sitcom Parks and Recreation.
Leading Role in Safety Not Guaranteed
2012
Plaza starred in the critically acclaimed film Safety Not Guaranteed, further establishing her presence in Hollywood.
FX Series Legion
2017-2019
Plaza portrayed the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the critically praised FX superhero series Legion, showcasing her versatility in complex roles.
The White Lotus and Emmy Nomination
2022
Plaza received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her role as a strait-laced lawyer in the second season of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus.
Time Magazine Recognition
2023
Time magazine named Plaza one of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact on the entertainment industry.
Marvel Cinematic Universe Debut
2024
Plaza starred as Rio Vidal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Agatha All Along, expanding her reach into the superhero genre.
Brief
Known For
American actress, comedian, and producer known for her intensity and distinctive deadpan comedic style, particularly in roles such as April Ludgate in "Parks and Recreation" and her performances in "Safety Not Guaranteed", "Ingrid Goes West", and "The White Lotus".
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: June 26, 1984.
Born Place: Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Career
Current occupation: Actress, comedian, producer.
Past occupations: NBC page, improv comedian.
Previous Place of Work: NBC, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 12 wins & 53 nominations including Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Gotham Awards.
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