Actor

Aubrey Plaza: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 42
on screen: 2008–2025
box office: $310M
nomination: 1
average score: 63

Born: June 26, 1984 (age 42)
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Full name: Aubrey Christina Plaza
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress, Comedian, Producer
Years active: 2004-present
Spouses: Jeff Baena

Known for

The Best Aubrey Plaza Movies

The highest-rated films Aubrey Plaza is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. A Parks and Recreation Special (2020) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Aubrey Plaza's Career in Numbers

Aubrey Plaza's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Aubrey Plaza works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Daddy’s Little Judge (2008) to Honey Don’t! (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Aubrey Plaza Movies by Decade

2000s 1
2010s 19
2020s 18

The 2010s were Aubrey Plaza's busiest decade, with 19 films.

Aubrey Plaza Movies by Genre

Comedy 20
Drama 9
Horror 2
Mystery 1
Action 1
Animation 1
Documentary 1
Adventure 1
Crime 1
Tv movie 1

Comedy is the genre Aubrey Plaza has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of drama (9).

Aubrey Plaza Career Milestones

First film: Daddy’s Little Judge 2008
Biggest box office hit: Dirty Grandpa $94.1M worldwide
Best-rated film: A Parks and Recreation Special Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film: Honey Don’t! 2025

42 credits

Aubrey Plaza Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Aubrey Plaza is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Aubrey Plaza Movies as an Actor

Aubrey Plaza in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Aubrey Plaza: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

38th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Aubrey Plaza: Nominated Best Lead Performance Emily the Criminal

Biography

Who Is Aubrey Plaza?

Aubrey Plaza was born in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. in 1984 and is 42 years old. Credited on films since 2008, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. As a teenager, she started acting in local theater productions and later performed improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. After graduating from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, she kick-started her movie career with her role in Mystery Team (2009). However, she garnered wide acclaim for her character, April Ludgate, on Parks and Recreation (2009–2015).

Her prominent roles in films include Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and Safety Not Guaranteed (2012). Between 2017 and 2019, Plaza played Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the critically acclaimed FX superhero series Legion, also producing and starring in the 2017 black comedy films The Little Hours and Ingrid Goes West. Furthermore, she played central roles in the romantic comedy Happiest Season and thriller Black Bear (both 2020) and produced and played the leading part in the crime film Emily the Criminal (2022). Plaza's work led to nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. By 2022, she had already been pegged by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2024, she portrayed Rio Vidal/Death in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Agatha All Along.

Works with

Who Aubrey Plaza Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Aubrey Plaza shares the most films with. Fred Armisen comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Alia Shawkat (5).

FAQ

Aubrey Plaza: Questions & Answers

How many movies Aubrey Plaza has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Aubrey Plaza been in?

Aubrey Plaza is credited on 42 films, from 2008 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Aubrey Plaza's highest-grossing movie?

Dirty Grandpa (2016) is Aubrey Plaza's biggest box office hit, with $94.1M worldwide, ahead of Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) ($77.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Aubrey Plaza's movies have made $310M.

Aubrey Plaza's biggest hits

What is the best Aubrey Plaza movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Aubrey Plaza's best-rated film is A Parks and Recreation Special (2020) with a score of 83, followed by Black Bear (2020) (82).

Best Aubrey Plaza movies, ranked

Has Aubrey Plaza won an Oscar?

Aubrey Plaza has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Aubrey Plaza has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Aubrey Plaza?

Aubrey Plaza is 42 years old, born on June 26, 1984 in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S..

What is Aubrey Plaza's newest movie?

The most recent film on Aubrey Plaza's filmography is Megadoc (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Aubrey Plaza work with most often?

Aubrey Plaza shares the most films with Fred Armisen (5 films), Alia Shawkat (5 films) and Nick Offerman (4 films).

The Best Aubrey Plaza Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.

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