Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza is an American actress, producer, and comedian recognized for her versatile performances across film and television, appealing to a wide range of audiences and brands. After securing a significant role as April Ludgate on NBC’s political satire sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation’ in 2009, a character she portrayed until 2015, Aubrey Plaza established herself as a multifaceted performer in film and television. Her professional foundation began with training in improvisational and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre starting in 2004, followed by an internship at ‘Saturday Night Live’ during the 2004–2005 season and work as an NBC page. Plaza made her on-screen debut with a cameo in ’30 Rock’ in 2006, leading to her feature film debut in Derrick Comedy’s ‘Mystery Team’ in 2009.

Her tenure on ‘Parks and Recreation’ garnered widespread recognition and critical acclaim. Plaza swiftly expanded her career with notable film roles, including a supporting part in ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ (2010), before taking her first leading role in ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’ (2012). For her performance, she received a Breakthrough Performance award at the 2012 Young Hollywood Awards.

Her influence was further acknowledged by ‘Time’ magazine naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world (2023). In 2023, Plaza also made her stage debut in ‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’ and hosted ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Her 2024 slate includes a reunion with Nick Offerman for a Mountain Dew Super Bowl LVIII ad, starring roles in Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ and ‘My Old Ass,’ and joining ‘Agatha All Along’ as Rio Vidal / Death.