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- Birthday: 1984-06-26
- Born Place: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza is an American actress, comedian, and producer known for her distinctive deadpan humor and versatile performances. Born on June 26, 1984, in Wilmington, Delaware, she is of Puerto Rican, Irish, and English descent. Plaza began her career in improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her breakthrough role came as April Ludgate on NBC’s Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), where her sarcastic and dry-witted character garnered widespread acclaim. Following her television success, Plaza expanded into film, earning critical praise for her performances in Ingrid Goes West (2017), Black Bear (2020), and Emily the Criminal (2022). Her portrayal of Harper Spiller in the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus (2022) earned her both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. In 2021, she made her directorial debut with the episode “Quiet Illness” of the Showtime anthology series Cinema Toast, showcasing her multifaceted talents. Plaza continued to diversify her career with roles in projects like Megalopolis (2024), Agatha All Along (2024), and the upcoming Honey Don’t! (2025). Her ability to seamlessly transition between genres and characters has solidified her status as a dynamic and influential figure in contemporary cinema.
