---
name: "Aubrey Plaza"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/aubrey-plaza"
fi1m_id: "aubrey-plaza"
imdb_id: "nm2201555"
tmdb_id: 119592
wikidata_id: "Q210547"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "26 June 1984"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 7
average_fi1m_score: 73
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 7
updated: "2026-10-13T21:37:11.747329+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Aubrey Plaza

## Identity

Aubrey Plaza

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/aubrey-plaza
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** aubrey-plaza
- **IMDb ID:** nm2201555
- **TMDB ID:** 119592
- **Wikidata ID:** Q210547
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_Plaza, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q210547, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2201555/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/119592

Actor. Born 26 June 1984 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 26 June 1984, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
- **Active:** 2009–present
- **Also known as:** Aubrey Christina Plaza
- **Golden Globes:** 1 Golden Globe nomination
- **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 7 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 83 (1), 2010s 77 (3), 2020s 65 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 75 to 74 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 5 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 5, Drama 3, Animation 2, Fantasy 2, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 2, Action 1
- **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $810m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_Plaza, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q210547, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2201555/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/119592

## Coming up

- *Animal Friends* (2027-01-21), as Billie

## Streaming the US now

- **Peacock:** [*Parks and Recreation*](https://film.one/tv/parks-and-recreation.md) (83)
- **Disney+:** [*Legion*](https://film.one/tv/legion.md) (77)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Kevin*](https://film.one/tv/kevin.md) (56)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Aubrey Plaza

> Aubrey Plaza makes a flatly delivered line sound like a private judgement on everyone present. We rate her most when that dry timing belongs to someone greedy or obsessive, not another underwritten sarcastic sidekick.

In *Megalopolis* (2024), Aubrey Plaza's Wow Platinum wants a rich man's money and sees no reason to be particular about which rich man. Plaza plays the lines with an enjoyment that most of the cast seem unable to find. We enjoyed her shamelessness: she makes Wow's pursuit of money funny while so much around her strains to be serious. Milena Canonero's gowns, cut to make an entrance, help her along. Francis Ford Coppola has given her a muddled film, and she has found something worth doing in it.

April Ludgate in *Parks and Recreation* (2009–2015) established the deadpan, and early typecasting made it a restriction. The limitation was in parts that required her to be sarcastic and little else. Edgar Wright's *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World* (2010), in which she plays Julie Powers, belongs to this early period. We recommend its fast, precisely timed comedy, with a warning that the fights grow repetitive.

The move into leading film roles begins with *Safety Not Guaranteed* (2012), which gave her room beyond the comic supporting part. With *Ingrid Goes West* (2017), she was also producing, taking the lead in a dark comedy about obsession and social media. *Emily the Criminal* (2022), another film she led and produced, took her into crime drama. These are sensible choices for an actor so comfortable with flawed, obsessive women; there is more for her to play when the discomfort lasts beyond the joke.

Plaza's performance in *Megalopolis* is far less subdued than the familiar image of her might suggest. Wow is brazen about what she wants, and Plaza plays her without embarrassment, however much embarrassment the film risks elsewhere. The performance is a reason to tolerate Coppola's excesses, though not enough for us to recommend the whole film. We would like more parts this unrestrained, preferably with better writing around them. For the more dependable evening, choose *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World* and accept that she is part of the company.

## Biography

Aubrey Plaza is an American actress, comedian and producer. She began performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre as a teenager and graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Plaza gained recognition for her role as April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom *Parks and Recreation* (2009–2015). Her film work includes *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World* (2010) and a leading role in *Safety Not Guaranteed* (2012). She starred in the FX series *Legion* (2017–2019) and received Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for her performance in the second season of the HBO anthology series *The White Lotus* (2022).

In 2024 she appeared as Wow Platinum in Francis Ford Coppola’s *Megalopolis*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, decider.com, nytimes.com.*

## On Fi1m (7)

- *Kevin* (2026), Fi1m 56, as Dana (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/kevin.md)
- *Megalopolis* (2024), Fi1m 54, as Wow Platinum — [page](https://film.one/film/megalopolis.md)
- *The White Lotus* (2021), Fi1m 85, as Harper Spiller — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-white-lotus.md)
- *Legion* (2017), Fi1m 77, as Lenny Busker — [page](https://film.one/tv/legion.md)
- *Monsters University* (2013), Fi1m 72, as Greek Council President (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/monsters-university.md)
- *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World* (2010), Fi1m 81, as Julie Powers — [page](https://film.one/film/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world.md)
- *Parks and Recreation* (2009), Fi1m 83, as April Ludgate — [page](https://film.one/tv/parks-and-recreation.md)

## Complete filmography (97)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Animal Friends* (2027), as Billie
- *The Accompanist* (2026), as Sarah · Producer
- *Kevin* (2026), series, as Dana (voice) · Executive Producer, Story, Creator — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/tv/kevin.md)
- *The Chronology of Water* (2025), Thanks
- *Honey Don't!* (2025), as MG Falcone
- *Megalopolis* (2024), as Wow Platinum — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/megalopolis.md)
- *Agatha All Along* (2024), series, as Rio Vidal
- *My Old Ass* (2024), as Older Elliott
- *Scott Pilgrim Takes Off* (2023), series, as Julie Powers (voice)
- *Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre* (2023), as Sarah Fidel
- *Little Demon* (2022), series, as Laura Feinberg (voice) · Executive Producer
- *Spin Me Round* (2022), as Kat
- *Emily the Criminal* (2022), as Emily · Producer
- *King Knight* (2022), as Pine Cone (voice)
- *Afghanistan Mon Amour (Enquelab Ultramarine)* (2022), as The Jinn
- *Best Sellers* (2021), as Lucy Stanbridge
- *The White Lotus* (2021), series, as Harper Spiller — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-white-lotus.md)
- *Monsters at Work* (2021), series, as Claire (voice)
- *Cinema Toast* (2021), series, as (voice) · Director, Writer
- *Calls* (2021), series, as Dr. Rachel Wheating (voice)
- *Black Bear* (2020), as Allison · Producer
- *Happiest Season* (2020), as Riley Johnson
- *Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine* (2020), as Ashley
- *A Parks and Recreation Special* (2020), as April Ludgate
- *The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation* (2020), as April Ludgate
- *Duncanville* (2020), series, as Nina (voice)
- *Child's Play* (2019), as Karen
- *The Cold Open* (2019), as Aubrey Plaza · Producer
- *An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn* (2018), as Lulu Danger
- *Ingrid Goes West* (2017), as Ingrid Thorburn · Producer
- *The Little Hours* (2017), as Sister Fernanda · Producer
- *Legion* (2017), series, as Lenny Busker — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/legion.md)
- *Easy* (2016), series, as Lindsay
- *Joshy* (2016), as Jen
- *HarmonQuest* (2016), series, as Hawaiian Coffee
- *Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates* (2016), as Tatiana
- *Great Minds with Dan Harmon* (2016), series, as Mary Wollstonecraft
- *Dirty Grandpa* (2016), as Lenore
- *Nightmare Time* (2016), Executive Producer
- *Addicted to Fresno* (2015), as Kelly
- *The Driftless Area* (2015), as Jean
- *Ned Rifle* (2015), as Susan Weber
- *Cool Shit/Weird Shit* (2015), series, Actor
- *Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever* (2014), as Grumpy Cat / Aubrey Plaza
- *Playing It Cool* (2014), as Mallory
- *Life After Beth* (2014), as Beth Slocum
- *About Alex* (2014), as Sarah
- *Welcome to Sweden* (2014), series, as Aubrey Plaza
- *Golan, The Insatiable* (2013), series, as Dylan Beekler
- *Center Jenny* (2013), as Monika Nark
- *The To Do List* (2013), as Brandy Klark
- *Aubrey Plaza Hates Her Aunt Debra* (2013), as Aubrey Plaza
- *Monsters University* (2013), as Greek Council President (voice) — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/monsters-university.md)
- *Failure* (2013), as Woman
- *Maron* (2013), series, as Aubrey Plaza
- *She Said, She Said* (2013), as Woman in Park
- *The End of Love* (2013), as Aubrey
- *Charlie Countryman* (2013), as Ashley
- *A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III* (2013), as Marnie
- *Rolling with Dad* (2013), as Cassie Stickle
- *10 Years* (2012), as Olivia
- *It's Getting Late* (2012), as Rose
- *Safety Not Guaranteed* (2012), as Darius
- *The Legend of Korra* (2012), series, as Eska (voice)
- *Damsels in Distress* (2012), as Depressed Debbie
- *Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You* (2012), as Jeanine Breemer
- *All Star Bowling Trick Shots* (2012), as Aubrey Plaza
- *NTSF:SD:SUV::* (2011), series, as The Rememberer
- *Troopers* (2011), series, as The Princess
- *Portlandia* (2011), series, as Beth · Bookstore Customer
- *Home for Actresses* (2011), as Aubrey
- *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World* (2010), as Julie Powers — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world.md)
- *Breakup in a Noisy Diner* (2010), as Girl
- *Pete Carroll's Trip to Seattle Delayed* (2010), as Aubrey Plaza
- *Mystery Team* (2009), as Kelly Peters
- *Funny People* (2009), as Daisy Danby
- *Parks and Recreation* (2009), series, as April Ludgate — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/parks-and-recreation.md)
- *Castle* (2009), series, as Lucy (voice) (uncredited) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md)
- *Mayne Street* (2008), series, as Robin
- *Daddy's Little Judge* (2008), as Chelsi · Writer
- *Teen Hag - Trailer* (2008), as Aubrey Plaza / Teen Hag · Writer, Director, Editor
- *Keith Powell Directs a Play* (2008), series, as Stephanie
- *30 Rock* (2006), series, as Page — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md)
- *In Love* (2006), as Julie
- *Killswitch* (2006), as Girl With Massive Headwound
- *F***ed* (2006), Director, Editor, Producer
- *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Cat Adams — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md)
- *Four Eyed Monsters* (2005), as Girl on subway
- *Crank Yankers* (2002), series, as Bernadette
- *SpongeBob SquarePants* (1999), series, as Nocturna (voice)
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Amber (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *The Heidi Fleiss Story*, as Heidi Fleiss
- *Hope*, Actor
- *Tomorrow Is a Drag*, Actor
- *Go, Beavers!*, Actor
- *The Ark and the Aardvark*, as Brain (voice)
- *Teen Hag*, Writer

## Gallery

- ![Aubrey Plaza](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-51214bd40261.jpg) Aubrey Plaza — Original:  Xfranksun / Derivative work:  Danyele, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/Aubrey_Plaza_at_the_2024_Cannes_Film_Festival_%28head_shot%29.jpg/1280px-Aubrey_Plaza_at_the_2024_Cannes_Film_Festival_%28head_shot%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Aubrey Plaza, Jean Smart, Bill Irwin, Amber Midthunder, Jeremie Harris and Navid Negahban speaking at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Legion", ](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-a378e843726a.jpg) Aubrey Plaza, Jean Smart, Bill Irwin, Amber Midthunder, Jeremie Harris and Navid Negahban speaking at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Legion",  — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Aubrey_Plaza%2C_Jean_Smart%2C_Bill_Irwin%2C_Amber_Midthunder%2C_Jeremie_Harris_%26_Navid_Negahban_%2842917339275%29.jpg/1280px-Aubrey_Plaza%2C_Jean_Smart%2C_Bill_Irwin%2C_Amber_Midthunder%2C_Jeremie_Harris_%26_Navid_Negahban_%2842917339275%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Aubrey Plaza and Navid Negahban speaking at the 2019 WonderCon, for "Legion", at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Please attribute to Gage ](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-b4426eb90f8f.jpg) Aubrey Plaza and Navid Negahban speaking at the 2019 WonderCon, for "Legion", at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Please attribute to Gage  — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Aubrey_Plaza_%26_Navid_Negahban_%2846609750835%29.jpg/1280px-Aubrey_Plaza_%26_Navid_Negahban_%2846609750835%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Aubrey Plaza and Navid Negahban speaking at the 2019 WonderCon, for "Legion", at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Please attribute to Gage ](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-19860148c47e.jpg) Aubrey Plaza and Navid Negahban speaking at the 2019 WonderCon, for "Legion", at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Please attribute to Gage  — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/30/Aubrey_Plaza_%26_Navid_Negahban_%2846609750835%29_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Aubrey_Plaza_%26_Navid_Negahban_%2846609750835%29_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Aubrey Plaza](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-235d6e9056bd.jpg) Aubrey Plaza — Image via TMDB
- ![Aubrey Plaza](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-c8449a5052b8.jpg) Aubrey Plaza — Image via TMDB
- ![Aubrey Plaza](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-18624c84c592.jpg) Aubrey Plaza — Image via TMDB
- ![Aubrey Plaza speaking at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Legion", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-edc8fea74688.jpg) Aubrey Plaza speaking at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Legion", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/Aubrey_Plaza_%2828884522517%29.jpg/1280px-Aubrey_Plaza_%2828884522517%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Aubrey Plaza speaking at the 2019 WonderCon, for "Legion", at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used el](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-84de6d3a706b.jpg) Aubrey Plaza speaking at the 2019 WonderCon, for "Legion", at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used el — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Aubrey_Plaza_%2832582829237%29.jpg/1280px-Aubrey_Plaza_%2832582829237%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Aubrey Plaza](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-6862d5a2dc71.jpg) Aubrey Plaza — Image via TMDB
- ![Aubrey Plaza](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-9c64c0691aab.jpg) Aubrey Plaza — Image via TMDB
- ![Aubrey Plaza](https://film.one/media/person/10872/gallery-8337cbc0cb79.jpg) Aubrey Plaza — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Golden Globes — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2023: Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series/Anthology or Motion Picture Made for Television (nominated), for *The White Lotus*

### Other awards — 1 won

- Time 100 2023: Time 100 (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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