Alison Becker | |
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 Becker in 2006 | |
| Born | March 8, 1977 |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television writer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Alison Helene Becker (born March 8, 1977) is an American actress and television writer. She is best known for appearing in NBC's Parks and Recreation .
Becker grew up in Allamuchy Township, New Jersey. [1] [2] She attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., [3] where she graduated cum laude with a degree in English in 1999. After college graduation, she moved to New York City and began exploring the fields of theatre and comedy, creating a variety of original characters and sketch comedies. [1]
Becker is a regular player at the Upright Citizens Brigade improv theatre. [4] She has also performed for Hopscotch: A New York Sex Comedy, Caroline's on Broadway, and other comedy clubs. She starred on Boiling Points , the MTV prank television show. She was a VJ on the music video TV channel Fuse, where she hosted F-List and some other shows. She was the host of VH1's Top 20 Video Countdown . [1] She is on the online show Mayne Street with ESPN broadcaster Kenny Mayne on ESPN. She was a co-host on the FuelTV talk show The Daily Habit and had a recurring role on NBC's Parks and Recreation , appearing in all seven seasons as local newspaper reporter Shauna Malwae-Tweep. She appeared once on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm in the ninth season as a yoga instructor. She also appeared in the CollegeHumor "Badman" Batman spoof videos and a "If Google Was a Guy" sketch. She also appeared in commercials for Dairy Queen (featuring chicken and waffles), for the Chrysler Pacifica hybrid, and for Realtor.com.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Unstable | Allison Davis | |
| 2022 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Victoria Nuzé (voice) | Episode: "Trusted Sources" |
| 2022 | Murderville | Deb Melton | Episode: "The Magician's Assistant" |
| 2019 | The Unicorn | Alicia | Episode: "Three Men Out" |
| 2018 | Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever. | Zed's Mom | Episode: "Issue 1" |
| LA to Vegas | Caroline | Recurring role, 2 episodes | |
| 2017 | Hot Date | Libby | Episode: "For Real, Where Have All My Friends Gone?" |
| 2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Yogi Tina | Episode: "Namaste" |
| 2017 | I'm Sorry | Salesperson | Episode: "Goddess Party" |
| 2017 | Lucifer | Madison | Episode: "Deceptive Little Parasite" |
| 2015 | Adam Ruins Everything | Liz Cormack | Episode: "Adam Ruins Forensics Science" |
| 2014 | New Girl | Pearl | Episode: "Thanksgiving IV" |
| 2013 | Newsreaders | Xandra Dent | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Kroll Show | Tour Guide/Pretend Lesbian | |
| 2012 | Dating Rules From My Future Self | Kelcy | 9 episodes |
| 2012 | The Newsroom | Sandy Whiddles | Episodes: "The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn", "The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate" |
| 2011 | Californication | UTK Rep | Episode: "Exile on Main Street" |
| 2010 | Rules of Engagement | ||
| 2010 | Nick Swardson's Pretend Time | ||
| 2010 | The League | Darcy | Episode: "Ghost Monkey" |
| 2009–2015 | Parks and Recreation | Shauna Malwae-Tweep | Recurring role, 14 episodes |
| 2008 | Mayne Street | ||
| 2008 | VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown | Host | |
| 2008 | Z Rock | ||
| 2007 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | ||
| 2007 | Human Giant | Various characters | 4 episodes |
| 2007 | Starveillance | ||
| 2006 | The P.A. | ||
| 2006 | Fuse: F-List | ||
| 2006 | Fuse: The Nighttime Clap | ||
| 2006 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Angel's Owner | Episode: "Taboo" |
| 2006 | Project This, Bitch | ||
| 2005 | 40 Greatest Pranks | ||
| 2004 | Jump Cuts | Alfafa | Episode: "Season 1 Episode 2" |
| 2004 | Cavalcade of Personalities | Loretta Davies | Short |
| 2004 | AV Squad | ||
| 2004 | Comedy Academy | ||
| 2004 | Popping the Question with Star Jones | ||
| 2004 | Boiling Points |
| Year | Title | Role | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | CollegeHumor | Siri, Miranda/Talia al-Ghul | 4 episodes |
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But it is the nostalgia-tinted legend that remains in people's memories. Alison Becker, 42, an actress and writer best known for a recurring role on the sitcom Parks and Recreation, said the risks at Action Park were part of the appeal. She said she had gone to Six Flags Great Adventure, which is also in New Jersey, and nothing equaled the fear factor at Action Park. 'You know the scene in Footloose where they're playing a game of chicken with tractors and going at each other?' said Ms. Becker, who grew up about 30 miles from Action Park in Allamuchy Township.
