Aubrey Plaza

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Full Name
Aubrey Christina Plaza
Born
June 26th, 1984
Height
5ft 6in
Hometown
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $8 million
Family
Aubrey Plaza was born in Wilmington, Delaware, to Bernadette Plaza, an attorney, and David Plaza, a financial adviser. She has two younger sisters, Natalie and Renee. Her father is of Puerto Rican descent, while her mother has Irish and English ancestry. Plaza married filmmaker Jeff Baena in 2021 after a long-term relationship. (Baena died in 2025.) The couple had no children.
Top Movies
'Ingrid Goes West', 'Emily the Criminal', 'Safety Not Guaranteed', 'Scott Pilgrim vs the World', 'My Old Ass'
Top Shows
'Parks and Recreation', 'Legion', 'The White Lotus', 'Agatha All Along', 'Criminal Minds'
Awards
Independent Spirit Award nomination for 'Best Female Lead' (2023), National Board of Review Award for 'Best Ensemble' (2024)
Fun Facts
Aubrey Plaza suffered a stroke at the age of 20 while studying at New York University, making a full recovery before launching her acting career. Before breaking into television, Plaza trained in improvisational comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York. Her portrayal of April Ludgate in 'Parks and Recreation' was written to reflect much of her naturally dry, deadpan comedic style.
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Aubrey Plaza is an American actor, comedian and producer celebrated for her deadpan comedic style and emotionally nuanced dramatic performances. She first gained widespread recognition as April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation’, where her understated humour made her a fan favourite.

Plaza has since established herself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile performers through acclaimed roles in films including ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’, ‘Ingrid Goes West’, ‘Emily the Criminal’ and ‘My Old Ass’, while also starring in television series such as ‘Legion’, ‘The White Lotus’ and ‘Agatha All Along’.

Equally adept at comedy, drama and psychological thrillers, Plaza has earned critical acclaim for portraying unconventional, complex characters, becoming one of the most distinctive actors of her generation.

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Aubrey Plaza is an American actor and comedian best known for playing April Ludgate in 'Parks and Recreation' and starring in films including 'Emily the Criminal' and 'Ingrid Goes West'.
Aubrey Plaza is best known for her role as April Ludgate in 'Parks and Recreation', as well as performances in 'Legion', 'The White Lotus', 'Emily the Criminal' and 'Ingrid Goes West'.
Aubrey Plaza married filmmaker Jeff Baena in 2021. He died in 2025.
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