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Alison Brie
Active Hollywood Cinema & American Television
- FromLos Angeles, California, USA
- Based inLos Angeles, California, USA
- Age43 years
- Active2004 – Present
- Updated
Alison Brie – Biography
Alison Brie – Full Information
- Full Name: Alison Brie Schermerhorn
- Popular Name: Alison Brie
- Nickname: Alison
- Profession: Actress, Writer, Producer
- Known For: Community, Mad Men, GLOW, BoJack Horseman, The Lego Movie
- Date of Birth: 29 December 1982
- Age: 44 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Profession Category: Actress, Writer, Producer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 52 kg
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Family
- Father: Charles Terry Schermerhorn (Musician & Entertainment Reporter)
- Mother: Joanne Brenner (Non-profit Childcare Agency Worker)
- Siblings: Lauren Schermerhorn (Older Sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Dave Franco (m. 2017)
- Children: None
Education
- School: High school education completed in California
- College: California Institute of Arts (CalArts)
- Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting
Career Highlights
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2004 | Made her onscreen professional debut in the independent short film Stolen Poem. |
| 2007 | Landed her breakout recurring dramatic role as Trudy Campbell in the critically acclaimed AMC period drama Mad Men. |
| 2009 | Achieved global comedy fame playing the overachieving student Annie Edison in the cult hit series Community. |
| 2014 | Voiced Princess Unikitty in The Lego Movie and began voicing the celebrated character Diane Nguyen in Netflix’s BoJack Horseman. |
| 2017 | Earned immense critical acclaim and major award nominations starring as Ruth Wilder in the hit comedy-drama series GLOW. |
| 2020 | Broadened her creative output by co-writing, producing, and starring in the surreal psychological thriller Horse Girl. |
| 2023 | Co-wrote and executive produced the romantic comedy film Somebody I Used to Know, directed by her husband Dave Franco. |
| 2025 | Starred alongside her husband Dave Franco in the indie comedy-drama Together, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. |
| 2026 | Stepped into a major blockbuster action fantasy role as the iconic villainess Evil-Lyn in Masters of the Universe. |
| 2026 | Completed principal filming for the independent dramatic thriller film The Revisionist, playing Elise. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2009 | Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Mad Men | Won |
| 2012 | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Community | Nominated |
| 2018 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | GLOW | Nominated |
| 2018 | Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | GLOW | Nominated |
| 2019 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | GLOW | Nominated |
| 2020 | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | GLOW | Nominated |
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About Alison Brie
What are Alison Brie's most famous television roles?
She is widely known for three major television roles: Annie Edison in the comedy Community, Trudy Campbell in the period drama Mad Men, and Ruth Wilder in the wrestling series GLOW.
Who is Alison Brie's husband?
She has been married to American actor, writer, and director Dave Franco since March 2017.
What major movie does she star in for 2026?
In 2026, she takes on the major theatrical blockbusting role of the dark sorceress Evil-Lyn in the live-action fantasy film Masters of the Universe.
Does Alison Brie have any children?
No. She and her husband Dave Franco have publicly shared their conscious, personal choice not to have children, focusing heavily on their careers and pets.
Has she written or produced any movies?
Yes, she is an active screenwriter and film producer. She co-wrote, produced, and starred in movies like Horse Girl (2020), Spin Me Round (2022), and Somebody I Used to Know (2023).
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