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Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza

Director & actor · born 26 June 1984 · Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. As a teenager, she began acting in local theatre productions and performed improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. After graduating from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Plaza made her feature film debut in Mystery Team (2009). She gained wide recognition for her role as April Ludgate on the NBC political satire sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015).

In film, Plaza had a supporting role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and a leading role in Safety Not Guaranteed (2012). From 2017 to 2019, Plaza portrayed the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the critically praised FX superhero series Legion and produced and starred in the 2017 black comedy films The Little Hours and Ingrid Goes West. She also starred in the romantic comedy Happiest Season and thriller Black Bear (both 2020) and produced and played the title character in the crime film Emily the Criminal (2022).

Where to start: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010).

As director 2

As actor 57

TV shows 26

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Aubrey Plaza movie?

By viewer score, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) at 7.5/10.

What are Aubrey Plaza’s most popular movies?

Monsters University, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Dirty Grandpa.

How many movies has Aubrey Plaza made?

59 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 57 as actor.

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