Alison Rich is an American actress, writer, and director. She is best known for her acting on The Goldbergs and The Other Two and for her short films that have played Sundance and SXSW.
Alison Rich | |
|---|---|
 Rich performing in 2011 | |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, actress, director |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | The Goldbergs, The Other Two |
Life and career
editRich was raised in Port Washington, Long Island, New York.[1] She received her bachelor's degree from Harvard University.[2]
Rich trained in improv and sketch comedy at UCB Theatre in New York.[3] She joined the Saturday Night Live writing staff in 2014.[4] She later wrote for Billy on the Street, and appeared on Best Week Ever, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Drunk History, Tuca & Bertie, Angie Tribeca, and 2 Broke Girls.[3][5] Rich was a main cast member of the sketch comedy series Party Over Here (2016), and Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy (2018).[6] She had recurring roles on Resident Advisors (2015) and The Other Two (2021). Rich has been a supporting cast member on The Goldbergs since 2017, where she was also a writer for several years.[7][8]
Rich wrote and starred in her directorial debut short film, The Other Morgan, which premiered at SXSW in 2021.[9] Her second short film, Training Wheels, premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.[10] Her third short film, "Pathological", premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Incognito[11] | Alison | Web series; also creator |
| 2012–2015 | CollegeHumor Originals | Various | Web series; also director |
| 2013–2014 | Fast Food Heights[12] | Ginny | Main role |
| 2015 | Resident Advisors[8] | Amy | Main role |
| 2015 | Life in Pieces | Kalliope | Episode: "Sleepy Email Brunch Tree" |
| 2016 | 2 Broke Girls[5] | Leslie | Episode: "And You Bet Your Ass" |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca[2] | Detective Smalls | Recurring role |
| 2016 | Adam Ruins Everything | Mr. Bitey | Episode: "Adam Ruins Animals" |
| 2016 | Comedy Bang! Bang![2] | Cracker Aukerman | Episode: "Ben Folds Wears a Black Button Down and Jeans" |
| 2016 | Party Over Here[13] | Various | Main role |
| 2017 | The UCB Show | Dr. David Tennyson | Episode: "We Will Explore Distant Galaxies"; also writer |
| 2017 | Rhett and Link's Buddy System[14] | Vanessa | Recurring role |
| 2017–2023 | The Goldbergs[2] | Valley Erica | Recurring role; also writer |
| 2018 | Drunk History | Herself | Episode: "Drunk Mystery" |
| 2018 | An Emmy for Megan | Alison | Episode: "Rules" |
| 2018 | Ghost Story Club | Alex | Main role |
| 2018 | Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy | Chandler | Main role |
| 2021 | Tuca & Bertie[8] | Nighttime Friend (voice) | Episode: "Nighttime Friend" |
| 2021-2023 | The Other Two[8] | Melanie | Recurring role |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Other People | Melanie | |
| 2016 | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping[2] | Crazy Fan | |
| 2021 | The Mitchells vs. The Machines[15] | Jill (Woman in pod) (voice) | |
| 2021 | The Other Morgan[16] | Morgan 1 | Short film; also writer and director |
| 2022 | Training Wheels[17] | Enid | Short film; also writer and director |
| 2024 | Pathological[17] | Juliet | Short film; also writer and director |
Awards and nominations
edit- 2013 – IFC Out of the Box Award, New York Television Festival[18] (for Incognito)
- 2013 – Best Actress Award, Independent Pilot Competition, New York Television Festival[11] (for Incognito)
- 2016 – Writers Guild of America Awards, Comedy/Variety Sketch Series, Nominee[19] (for Saturday Night Live)
- 2021 – Grand Jury Award, SXSW Film Festival, Nominee[16] (for The Other Morgan)
- 2022 – Short Film Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival, Nominee[17] (for Training Wheels)
References
edit- ^ Staff, i-D. Team,i-D. (June 15, 2015). "beyond broad city: 5 female nyc comedians you should know". Vice. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d e "Special Humor Piece by Alison Rich AB '09". Harvardwood. December 2019. Archived from the original on September 27, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ a b Wright, Megh (August 28, 2014). "Alison Rich Hired as a Writer at 'SNL'". Vulture. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ Rawden, Jessica (September 21, 2015). "A Ton Of SNL's Writers Have Left The Show". CINEMABLEND. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ a b Spangler, Todd (January 18, 2018). "Above Average Steers Focus to Original Comedy Series for TV, Digital Services". Variety. Archived from the original on January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Party Over Here asks "Who are these women? What's their deal?"". The A.V. Club. March 13, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Alison Rich". www.rottentomatoes.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c d White, Peter (September 24, 2021). "'The Other Two' Renewed For Season 3 At HBO Max". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ Wilson, Kenneth (June 2, 2021). "SXSW: The Other Morgan". CBS Austin. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (December 10, 2021). "Sundance Announces 2022 Shorts Lineup Featuring Early Work of Taika Waititi, Destin Daniel Cretton". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ a b Willmore, Alison (October 27, 2013). "The 2013 New York Television Festival Announces the Winners of Its Pilot Competition and the Recipients of 20 Development Deals". IndieWire. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Fast Food Heights". TVmaze.com. June 18, 2014. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022.
- ^ "Party Over Here". FOX Broadcasting Company. August 24, 2023.
- ^ Bruno, Emily. "VIDEO: New Trailer for Season 2 of RHETT & LINK'S BUDDY SYSTEM ft, Tony Hale, Mayim Bialik & More". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ Bui, Hoai-Tran (May 19, 2021). "The Mitchells vs. The Machines Deleted Scene Has a Giant Mech". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "The Other Morgan". online.sxsw.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Sundance Film Festival Announces 2022 Short Films & 'From The Collection' Retrospective Titles in Celebration of Sundance Institute's 40th Anniversary – sundance.org". Sundance. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive Video: Yogurt Gets Sexy in Lonely Island Sketch Series 'Party Over Here'". March 10, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Writers Guild Awards Winners & Nominees 2021-2013". awards.wga.org. Archived from the original on May 9, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.