Biography
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, Plaz...
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Animal Friends
2026
Two animals become unlikely friends.

Honey Don't!
2025
as MG Falcone
Honey O’Donahue, a small-town private investigator, delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
Live from Radio City Music Hall, witness the concert of a lifetime with a star-studded lineup bringing together legendary Saturday Night Live hall-of-...

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Agatha All Along
2024
as Self - Rio Vidal
Join Kathryn Hahn, Aubrey Plaza, Joe Locke, and more as they invite viewers behind-the-scenes of Agatha All Along.

Megalopolis
2024
as Wow Platinum
Genius artist Cesar Catilina seeks to leap the City of New Rome into a utopian, idealistic future, while his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, remain...

My Old Ass
2024
as Older Elliott
An 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self. But when Elliott’s "old ass" starts h...

Decades of Confusion
2024
Wigs, iconic looks from the LOEWE archive, and wrong answers—from 1971 to present day.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
2023
as Sarah Fidel
Special agent Orson Fortune and his team of operatives recruit one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars to help them on an undercover mission when the s...

Spin Me Round
2022
as Kat
When the manager of an Italian restaurant chain wins the opportunity to attend the franchise’s educational immersion program in Italy, what she though...

Emily the Criminal
2022
as Emily
Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the q...

Emily the Criminal
2022
Producer
Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the q...

King Knight
2022
as Pine Cone (voice)
The High Priest of a modern-day coven finds his life thrown into turmoil and ventures out on a journey of self-discovery.

Afghanistan Mon Amour (Enquelab Ultramarine)
2022
as The Jinn

Best Sellers
2021
as Lucy Stanbridge
A cranky, retired author reluctantly embarks on a final book tour to help out a young publisher.

Black Bear
2020
as Allison
At a remote lake house in the Adirondack Mountains, a couple entertains an out-of-town guest looking for inspiration in her filmmaking. The group quic...

Black Bear
2020
Producer
At a remote lake house in the Adirondack Mountains, a couple entertains an out-of-town guest looking for inspiration in her filmmaking. The group quic...

Happiest Season
2020
as Riley Johnson
A young woman's plans to propose to her girlfriend while at her family's annual holiday party are upended when she discovers her partner hasn't yet co...

Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
2020
as Ashley
Comedian and Trump lip-synching sensation Sarah Cooper tackles politics, race and other light topics in a sketch special packed with celebrity guests.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis
2020
as Self - Julie Powers
A majority of the Scott Pilgrim cast reunite for a read through of the screenplay on behalf of Water for People.

A Parks and Recreation Special
2020
as April Ludgate
Pawnee's most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope, is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.

The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation
2020
as April Ludgate
As a lead-in to the highly anticipated special that brings back one of the most admired comedies in TV history, NBC and The Paley Center for Media col...

Child's Play
2019
as Karen Barclay
Karen, a single mother, gifts her son Andy a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988...

The Cold Open
2019
as Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza leads a satanic cult of actresses in a sacrificial offering to preserve the integral values of independent cinema.

The Cold Open
2019
Producer
Aubrey Plaza leads a satanic cult of actresses in a sacrificial offering to preserve the integral values of independent cinema.

An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn
2018
as Lulu Danger
Lulu Danger's unsatisfying marriage takes a turn for the worse when a mysterious man from her past comes to town to perform an event called "An Evenin...

Take My Nose... Please!
2017
as Herself
A seriously-funny and wickedly-subversive look at the role of comedy in examining the pressures on women to be attractive and society's desire and sha...

Ingrid Goes West
2017
as Ingrid Thorburn
Ingrid becomes obsessed with a social network star named Taylor Sloane who seemingly has a perfect life. But when Ingrid decides to drop everything an...

Ingrid Goes West
2017
Producer
Ingrid becomes obsessed with a social network star named Taylor Sloane who seemingly has a perfect life. But when Ingrid decides to drop everything an...

The Little Hours
2017
as Sister Fernanda
Garfagnana, Italy, 1347. The handsome servant Masseto, fleeing from his vindictive master, takes shelter in a nunnery where three young nuns, Sister A...

The Little Hours
2017
Producer
Garfagnana, Italy, 1347. The handsome servant Masseto, fleeing from his vindictive master, takes shelter in a nunnery where three young nuns, Sister A...

Joshy
2016
as Jen
After his engagement ends badly, Josh decides to take advantage of his bachelor-party plans in Ojai, California, with the few friends still willing to...

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
2016
as Tatiana
Mike and Dave are young, adventurous, fun-loving brothers who tend to get out of control at family gatherings. When their sister Jeanie reveals her Ha...

The Pistol Shrimps
2016
as Self
An eclectic group of actresses, musicians, writers, comedians, and moms compete in the Los Angeles women’s recreational basketball league. With team n...

Dirty Grandpa
2016
as Lenore
Jason Kelly is one week away from marrying his boss's uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. Howe...
Nightmare Time
2016
Writer, Executive Producer
Celebrity guests check in to a 'Nightmare Clinic' in an attempt to overcome their nightmares.

Addicted to Fresno
2015
as Kelly
Two co-dependent sisters, a recovering sex addict and a lonely lesbian who work as hotel maids in Fresno, go to ludicrous lengths to cover up an accid...

Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer
2015
as Self
Adapted from their beloved comedy show at Upright Citizens Brigade, Crash Test showcases Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer on a state-of-the-art party bus ad...

The Driftless Area
2015
as Jean
Pierre Hunter, a bartender with unyielding optimism, returns to his tiny hometown after his parents' death. When he falls for the enigmatic Stella, Pi...

Ned Rifle
2015
as Susan Weber
Henry’s and Fay's son Ned sets out to find and kill his father for destroying his mother's life. But his aims are frustrated by the troublesome Susan,...

Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever
2014
as Grumpy Cat / Aubrey Plaza
A lonely cat living in a mall pet shop has a sour outlook on life until, in the midst of the holiday rush, she’s swept up into a robbery and a friends...

Playing It Cool
2014
as Mallory
A young man meets and instantly falls in love with an engaged woman.

Life After Beth
2014
as Beth Slocum
Zach is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. When she mysteriously returns, he gets a second chance at love. Soon his whole wor...

About Alex
2014
as Sarah
When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their l...

Center Jenny
2013
as Monika Nark
The film focuses on the life of Jenny who has, according to many of the other characters, become too “left-of-center” while pursuing her interests.

The To Do List
2013
as Brandy Klark
Feeling pressured to become more sexually experienced before she goes to college, Brandy Klark makes a list of things to accomplish before hitting cam...

Monsters University
2013
as Greek Council President (voice)
A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Failure
2013
as Woman
A young man discovers a strange woman in his house who just wants to "meet him"...
She Said, She Said
2013
as Woman in Park
A lesbian couple on the brink of divorce divide their possessions in mediation and through each object, we get a glimpse of their relationship and the...

The End of Love
2013
as Aubrey
Mark is a struggling actor stuck between the life he once knew and the one waiting for him. When the mother of his two-year-old son suddenly passes aw...

Charlie Countryman
2013
as Ashley
While traveling abroad, a guy falls for a Romanian beauty whose unreachable heart has its origins in her violent, charismatic ex.

A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III
2013
as Marnie
Charles Swan III, a successful graphic designer, has it all: fame, money and devilish charm that have provided him with a seemingly perfect life. But ...

Rolling with Dad
2013
as Cassie Stickle

Aubrey Plaza Hates Her Aunt Debra
2013
as Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza's Aunt Debra comes to visit her on the set of her new film "The To Do List".

10 Years
2012
as Olivia
A group of friends reunite ten years after their high-school graduation.

It's Getting Late
2012
as Rose
In the translucent LA dusk we discover four women living very different lives. The camera follows each as they wind down their working days, their fou...

Safety Not Guaranteed
2012
as Darius Britt
Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified ad seeking a companion for time travel.

Damsels in Distress
2012
as Depressed Debbie
A trio of beautiful girls set out to revolutionize life at a grungy American university: the dynamic leader Violet Wister, principled Rose and sexy He...

Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
2012
as Jeanine Breemer
Precocious yet sensitive teenager James has a deep perception of the world but no idea how to live in it. Finding no help from his divorced parents no...

All Star Bowling Trick Shots
2012
as Aubrey Plaza

Home for Actresses
2011
as Aubrey
Actresses need a place to learn their craft, that's when they visit the home for actresses. (Funny or Die)

The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'
2010
as Self
A hyperkinetic behind the scenes look at the film.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
2010
as Julie Powers
As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But w...

Pete Carroll's Trip to Seattle Delayed
2010
as Aubrey Plaza
In this Funny or Die sketch, USC students try to prevent football coach Pete Carroll from leaving California to take his new job coaching the Seattle ...

Breakup in a Noisy Diner
2010
as Girl
This short video is about a woman who breaks up with her boyfriend.

Mystery Team
2009
as Kelly Peters
A group of former Encyclopedia Brown-style child-detectives struggle to solve an adult mystery.

Funny People
2009
as Daisy Danby
Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing Geo...

Teen Hag - Trailer
2008
as Aubrey Plaza / Teen Hag
A parody of the original "Teen Wolf" trailer, Aubrey Plaza portrays a nerdy highschooler who undergoes a transformation of the most evil kind. Also st...

Teen Hag - Trailer
2008
Writer, Director, Editor
A parody of the original "Teen Wolf" trailer, Aubrey Plaza portrays a nerdy highschooler who undergoes a transformation of the most evil kind. Also st...

Daddy's Little Judge
2008
as Chelsi
Comedy short written by and starring Aubrey Plaza about a commercial for a fictional reality show about the daughter of a judge who tries cases.

Daddy's Little Judge
2008
Writer
Comedy short written by and starring Aubrey Plaza about a commercial for a fictional reality show about the daughter of a judge who tries cases.

In Love
2006
as Julie
Killswitch
2006
A future where the only crime is life. 'Prey,' America's biggest reality show pits man against machine in the ultimate manhunt. ZB4Y, the last robot l...
F***ed
2006
Editor, Producer, Director

Four Eyed Monsters
2005
as Girl on subway
Apathy, technology, paranoia, disease and medication. Meet Arin. Arin is a shy videographer who finds it too much to handle to go out and meet girls, ...

Liarmouth
N/A
Adaptation of Waters' novel of the same name. Script is written, has not been picked up.

The Ark and the Aardvark
N/A
as Brain (voice)
An aardvark named Gilbert lands the job of shepherding all the animals onto Noah's Ark.

Hope
N/A
A romantic comedy about the crazy lengths a woman in her mid-30s is willing to go to when she discovers the perfect man.
Teen Hag
N/A
The Accompanist
N/A
as Sarah
Emily accidentally tells her school nurse that her dementia-stricken grandpa almost got them killed, a rookie child-welfare agent is sent to their hou...
Teen Hag
N/A
Writer
The Accompanist
N/A
Producer
Emily accidentally tells her school nurse that her dementia-stricken grandpa almost got them killed, a rookie child-welfare agent is sent to their hou...