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Aubrey Plaza
NameAubrey Plaza
CaptionPlaza in 2019
Birth date26 June 1984
Birth placeWilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Alma materNew York University (BFA)
OccupationActress, comedian, producer
Years active2004–present
SpouseJeff Baena, 2021

Aubrey Plaza is an American actress and comedian known for her distinctive deadpan comedic style. She gained widespread recognition for her role as April Ludgate on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. Plaza has since built a diverse career spanning independent film, major studio productions, and television, often playing eccentric or darkly humorous characters. Her work has earned her critical acclaim, including nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Early life and education

Aubrey Christina Plaza was born in Wilmington, Delaware, to Bernadette, a lawyer, and David Plaza, a financial advisor. She is of Puerto Rican and Irish descent. Plaza attended Ursuline Academy and developed an interest in performing through the Delaware Theatre Company. After a cerebral hemorrhage at age 20, she pursued her studies at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. During her time in New York City, she trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and performed improv comedy.

Career

Plaza began her career with small roles in films like Mystery Team and on television series such as 30 Rock. Her breakthrough came with the role of the apathetic intern April Ludgate on the critically acclaimed series Parks and Recreation, which aired on NBC from 2009 to 2015. Concurrently, she starred in comedies like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and The To Do List. Plaza successfully transitioned to dramatic and thriller roles in films such as The Little Hours, Ingrid Goes West—which she also produced—and the Black Bear, earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination. She has hosted Saturday Night Live and starred in high-profile projects including the second season of the HBO series The White Lotus, for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Agatha: Darkhold Diaries.

Personal life

Plaza married filmmaker Jeff Baena in 2021 after a long-term relationship and multiple professional collaborations, including on films like The Little Hours and Spin Me Round. She is an advocate for various causes, including LGBTQ rights and environmentalism. Plaza has been open about her health history, including the cerebral hemorrhage she experienced in college. She maintains a residence in Los Angeles but often returns to the East Coast.

Filmography

A selected filmography includes notable roles in Funny People (2009), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), Safety Not Guaranteed (2012), The To Do List (2013), Dirty Grandpa (2016), The Little Hours (2017), Ingrid Goes West (2017), Child's Play (2019), Black Bear (2020), Emily the Criminal (2022), and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023). On television, she is known for Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), Legion (2017–2019), and The White Lotus (2022).

Awards and nominations

Plaza has received several major award nominations throughout her career. For her role in Ingrid Goes West, she was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. Her performance in the second season of The White Lotus earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. She has also won awards from groups like the Hollywood Critics Association and the National Board of Review.

Public image and media portrayal

Often described by outlets like The New York Times and Vanity Fair for her unique, deadpan persona, Plaza has cultivated an image as an unconventional and enigmatic figure in Hollywood. Her interviews on programs like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and her hosting stint on Saturday Night Live are noted for their unpredictable and dryly comedic energy. Media analysis frequently explores the contrast between her on-screen cynicism and her off-screen advocacy work and production efforts. She is considered a style icon, often featured in fashion publications like Vogue.

Category:American film actresses Category:American television actresses Category:American comedians Category:1984 births Category:Living people