Alison Brie

Alison Brie Schermerhorn was born on December 29, 1982, in Hollywood, California. While her mother worked at a nonprofit childcare agency, her father was a musician and entertainment journalist. Brie began her acting career early by performing at the Jewish Community Center in Southern California; she studied theater at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and continued her education at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Scotland. Starting her professional career as a guest actress on television, Brie achieved her major breakthrough in 2007 with her portrayal of Trudy Campbell in AMC's highly acclaimed drama "Mad Men," one of the era's most prestigious productions. Her performance as Pete Campbell's wife earned her significant respect within the industry. However, it was her role as Annie Edison in the cult comedy series "Community," which aired from 2009 to 2015, that transformed her into a global comedy icon. This character—a perfectionist, ambitious, and naive student—showcased her mastery of comedic timing and endeared her to wide audiences.

The actor carried her television success into cinema, appearing in films such as "Scream 4" (2011) and "The Five-Year Engagement" (2012).
Brie, known for her voice acting skills, brought the energetic character of Unikitty to life in the 2014 film "The Lego Movie," earning widespread acclaim, and reprised the role in its sequel.
She demonstrated her prowess in romantic comedies with "Sleeping with Other People" (2015), a film she shared the lead role in with Jason Sudeikis.
Her most acclaimed project, which expanded her acting range, was the Netflix original series "GLOW," which premiered in 2017.
The role of Ruth Wilder, an unemployed actor who transformed into a professional wrestler in the 1980s, earned her two Golden Globe nominations due to its demanding physical performance and dramatic depth.
In recent years, Alison Brie has also worked behind the camera, showcasing her creative side and writing talent through psychological dramas she wrote and starred in, such as "Horse Girl" (2020) and "Spin Me Round" (2022).

Additionally, she continued her artistic collaborations by starring in the horror film "The Rental" (2020), directed by her husband Dave Franco, and the romantic comedy "Somebody I Used to Know" (2023), which they co-wrote. Brie continues her career as one of modern Hollywood's most talented figures, demonstrating versatility across both comedy and drama genres.