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Alison Brie Biography

Alison Brie (full name Alison Brie Schermerhorn) is an American actress best known for her roles in the TV series "Community" (2009) and "GLOW" (2017).

Early Years

Alison Brie was born in Los Angeles on December 29, 1982. Early in her acting career, she dropped the second part of her surname – Schermerhorn. Her mother is Jewish, while her father has European roots. The couple has another daughter – Lauren.

Her parents divorced early on, though they raised their children together. They didn't follow any specific cultural or religious traditions in their parenting, although they did celebrate many Jewish holidays at home.

Alison started performing on stage while still in preschool. One of her first roles was playing Toto the puppy in "The Wizard of Oz."

After graduating from high school in Pasadena, Brie enrolled at the California Institute of the Arts, where she earned her bachelor's degree in theater arts in 2005. During her studies, she performed in productions at small local theaters and also worked children's parties.

Acting Career

Alison started out in short films, initially landing tiny episodic roles that often didn't even make it into the credits. Finally, she caught a break, and in 2007 Brie landed a recurring role as Trudy Campbell in "Mad Men."

The series revolved around the lives and work of a Madison Avenue advertising agency in the 1960s. The show's cast, led by Jon Hamm and Christina Hendricks, won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and "Mad Men" became a viewer favorite that ran for seven full seasons.

In 2009, Dan Harmon's comedy series "Community" hit the airwaves, where Brie found herself front and center alongside actors like Donald Glover, Joel McHale, and Gillian Jacobs. Showrunner Dan Harmon managed to keep the experimental comedy afloat despite plenty of problems: there were firings, voluntary departures by cast members, and the show even switched networks, but viewer love helped it survive for six seasons.

But Brie's romance with feature films just wasn't working out. Movies she appeared in either bombed at the box office or got trashed by critics and audiences, and the actress didn't get much screen time anyway. Projects like "Born" (2007), "The Last Rites of Joe May" (2008), "Save the Date" (2012) and others fell into this category.

Later on, though, things started turning around. Alison continued appearing in light youth comedies, but now they were higher quality. Films like "The Five-Year Engagement" (2012), "The Kings of Summer" (2013), "The Little Hours" (2017), "Get Hard" (2015), and "Sleeping with Other People" (2015) had better status and broader audience reach.

Brie also voiced Diane Nguyen in the animated series "BoJack Horseman" (2014) and Princess Unikitty in the animated feature "The Lego Movie" (2014).

2017 became a turning point for the actress in two ways. In March, Alison married actor Dave Franco, whom she'd been dating since 2012 after meeting at Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Their wedding was intimate, and the actress later revealed that the most touching part of the ceremony was exchanging vows they'd written themselves, not knowing what their partner would say.

Alongside personal happiness, in 2017 Alison landed the lead role in the Netflix series "GLOW." She played Ruth Wilder, a desperate actress who gets pulled into the world of 1980s women's wrestling.

Alison Brie in wrestler costume sits in stance on the ring — Alison Brie in "GLOW"

The project proved to be a real breakthrough, but the role demanded serious physical preparation, and Brie trained four times a week while performing all her own stunts on set.

This work earned her multiple nominations for Golden Globe, SAG Award, and Critics' Choice Television Award. The actress said that "GLOW" changed her relationship with her body – she now saw it as a tool for achieving amazing things, rather than as an enemy.

GLOW Official Trailer (2017)

That same year brought Brie three more film projects. In Jeff Baena's dark comedy "The Little Hours," she played a nun in medieval Italy, in the biographical drama "The Disaster Artist" she appeared as Dave Franco's character's girlfriend, and in the political thriller "The Post" she worked alongside Meryl Streep, though she later regretted never working up the courage to tell the legendary actress how much she meant to her.

Alison Brie and Dave Franco sitting on a couch, turned halfway toward the camera — Alison Brie and Dave Franco in "The Disaster Artist"

2018 was largely dominated by "GLOW," but there was also a curious appearance in Beck's music video for "Colors." During this period, Brie actively talked about how her breakthrough with "GLOW" made her more selective, and she was now only looking for "meaningful" roles.

Alison Brie in Beck's Colors music video

In 2019, she returned to voice Princess Unikitty in "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part." This was "GLOW's" final year – the series ended, bringing Brie another Golden Globe nomination.

2020 became a year of creative experiments and personal revelations. Alison starred in Emerald Fennell's dramatic thriller "Promising Young Woman." The film won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

Her creative breakthrough came with "Horse Girl" – a psychological drama whose screenplay Brie co-wrote with director Jeff Baena, already familiar to her.

Alison Brie leading a horse by the reins, still from the film "Horse Girl" — Alison Brie in "Horse Girl"

The story about a woman with a family history of mental illness who can't distinguish reality from hallucinations was inspired by the actress's grandmother's schizophrenia.

The role of Sarah demanded complete emotional commitment from Brie – she played an awkward loner, which contrasted with her usual roles. Critics praised the actress's courage in portraying mental illness without melodrama.

That same year brought two more projects with her husband: the horror film "Together" (Dave Franco's directorial debut) and the comedy "Happiest Season," where Alison played Sloan. 2020 also marked the end of a long-running project, the animated series "BoJack Horseman."

Alison Brie voiced Diane Nguyen from "BoJack Horseman"

2022 brought a new collaboration with Jeff Baena – the black comedy "Spin Me Round," which they co-wrote together. Brie played Amber, a manager at an Italian restaurant chain (a parody of Olive Garden) who wins a trip to Italy for a corporate retreat.

Alison Brie and Aubrey Plaza ride a motorcycle in the dark, a scene from "Spin Me Round" — Alison Brie and Aubrey Plaza in "Spin Me Round"

Also in 2022, Alison appeared in an episode of Apple TV+'s anthology series "Roar" titled "The Woman Who Was Fed By A Duck."

2023 saw the release of the romantic comedy "Somebody I Used to Know," co-written by Alison and her husband, who also directed. The film hit number one on Amazon Prime Video in the US and worldwide. The story about a woman who returns to her hometown and meets her ex-boyfriend on the eve of his wedding was largely inspired by genre classics like "My Best Friend's Wedding," but with more modern nuances.

Alison Brie lies on a bed with a cat in her arms — Scene from "Somebody I Used to Know"

In February 2023, Alison landed a role in Peacock's limited series "Apples Never Fall," based on Liane Moriarty's novel. Alongside Annette Bening, Sam Neill, and Jake Lacy, she played Amy Delaney, the eldest of four children searching for their missing mother.

Alison Brie with long hair and a hood gazes thoughtfully to the side against a high-rise building backdrop — Alison Brie in "Apples Never Fall"

The role was a revelation for viewers accustomed to seeing Brie in "uptight woman" roles. Her Amy is a life coach, yoga and weed enthusiast who tends to dramatize everything and believes all problems can be solved through prayer. The series premiered on March 14, 2024, and received high praise from viewers. Critics noted that the role showcased a side of the actress audiences hadn't seen before.

Alison Brie's Personal Life

Since 2013, Alison Brie has been in a relationship with actor Dave Franco. The couple secretly tied the knot in 2017. That same year, her brother-in-law James Franco's film "The Disaster Artist" hit theaters, featuring Brie in the cast.

In interviews, Brie has been open about their decision not to have children, adding that she and Dave already have "kids" – their cats Harry and Arturo. "Think about how involved we are in our cats' lives. Oh my God, if it were a child!" the actress noted.

Alison Brie Now

In September 2024, it was announced that Alison would play Evil-Lyn in the Masters of the Universe superhero film reboot. Brie promised the movie would appeal to both nostalgic He-Man fans and a new generation of viewers. The film's premiere was scheduled for 2026.

The creative partnership with her husband reached its peak with the 2025 film "Together." This body horror follows a couple whose bodies literally begin merging together under the influence of a mysterious force.

The film hit theaters on July 30th. The project demanded incredible physical intimacy from the married couple. There were days when they were attached to each other using special devices for 10 hours straight and even had to go to the bathroom together.

Alison Brie and Dave Franco look into the camera with worried expressions, shot from a low angle — Alison Brie and Dave Franco in "Together"

The film earned 91% approval from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and became one of the year's most talked-about horror films.

The couple's creative collaboration continues: they have plans for future projects, and there's also the long-awaited Community movie in the works, which Brie called "very funny."

Alison Brie: latest news and articles

Erika Clark

«The Post» with Alison Brie is an interesting film, there is still such a cast just a cannon!

2021-04-11 20:39:23
George Smith

Alison Brie`s figure is certainly awesome. I want to see her in serious acting work. I think she would have been able to play some bitchy business lady.

2021-03-30 12:41:12
Adam Brooks

Cool series «Community» about the student community. Funny, lightweight. Bree did a great job there!

2021-03-29 17:36:34
Jennifer Flores

She certainly shone in Mad Men, but I haven`t seen Alison in other films and TV shows.

2021-02-18 15:40:04
Frederick Osborne

It is a pity that this actress starred in secondary roles mostly. I would like to see her in the title role

2021-01-22 08:04:43

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