Alison Brie is an American actress best known for her roles on various television shows and movies such as Mad Men, Annie Edison in Community, Diane Nguyen from BoJack Horseman, Ruth Wilder in GLOW as well as films such as The Lego Movie, The Disaster Artist Promising Young Woman & Happiest Season. In this article we will take an in-depth look into her career achievements personal life & future projects.
Early Life and Education
Alison Brie Schermerhorn was born December 29, 1982, in Hollywood, California to Joanne Brenner (non-profit child care agency worker) and Charles Terry Schermerhorn (musician and entertainment reporter). Joanne Brenner had Jewish ancestry while Charles Terry Schermerhorn has Scottish, Dutch, English German and Norwegian blood in him; their daughter Lauren is older.
Brie was raised in South Pasadena, a Los Angeles suburb. At an early age she showed an aptitude for acting and began performing community theater shows at the Jewish Community Center of Los Feliz – her first role being Toto in The Wizard of Oz! Eventually graduating South Pasadena High School.
Brie attended California Institute of the Arts where she earned her bachelor’s degree in theater in 2005. Additionally, she studied for one year at Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland.
Career Breakthrough
Brie made her television debut as Nina, an amateur hairdresser, on Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana in 2006. Subsequently, she won the role of Trudy Campbell – wife of Pete Campbell on AMC period drama Mad Men – which won multiple awards and accolades, such as Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series.
In 2009, Brie joined the cast of NBC sitcom Community as Annie Edison – an energetic student at Greendale Community College who was quickly loved for her witty humor and meta-references – earning critical acclaim and twice being nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award as Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Brie voiced Diane Nguyen, BoJack Horseman’s ex-girlfriend on Netflix animated comedy series BoJack Horseman from 2014-20. This show dealt with dark and existential themes, making it widely considered one of the best animated series ever.
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In 2017, Brie played Ruth Wilder, a struggling actress who joins GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling), a women’s wrestling show inspired by real-life 80s wrestling promotions with similar names, on Netflix comedy-drama series GLOW. Brie received positive reviews for her portrayal and was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and two Critics’ Choice Awards nominations as part of this role.
FAQ: The Ultimate Guide to Your Questions
Q. How old is Alison Brie as of 2022?
A. Alison is currently 40 years old.
Q. How tall is Alison Brie?
A. Alison Brie stands 5 feet 3 inches.
Q. How Much Is Alison Brie Worth in 2021?
A. According to estimates as of 2021, Alison Brie has an estimated estimated net worth of $10 Million.
Q. Are Alison Brie and Brie Larson related?
A. No. Alison Brie and Brie Larson are two actresses with similar first names but different surnames and backgrounds who share friendship as they co-starred on films such as The Disaster Artist and Captain Marvel together.
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