In Funny People, Plaza plays Daisy, an L.A. arriviste who is a neighbor to the competitive young comedians played by Rogen, Jason Schwartzman and Jonah Hill. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
A self-described comedy nerd, Plaza left her native Delaware for New York University in part to be near the Upright Citizens Brigade theater, a popular breeding group for young performers. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Among the online videos she posted was an impression she was working on for her SNL showcase audition of the notoriously potty-mouthed comedienne Sarah Silverman. Its funny because back in the day, last year, I put everything on YouTube because thats what people do said Plaza. I didnt put it there ever thinking (a) anyone would watch it, (b) she would watch it, (c) I would have to respond to it.” (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Plaza will appear alongside Michael Cera in 2010’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” which is being directed by Edgar Wright (“Hot Fuzz,” “Spaced”). (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
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Plaza at the “Funny People” premiere in Hollywood. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
The stars of “Funny People” with director Judd Apatow. From left, Aziz Ansari, Eric Bana, Apatow, Leslie Mann, Adam Sandler, Aubrey Plaza and Seth Rogen. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
