Alison Rich

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Alison Rich
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Rich performing in 2011
Alma mater Harvard University
Occupation(s)Writer, actress, director
Years active2010–present
Known for The Goldbergs , The Other Two

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.

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Life and career

Rich 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

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Incognito [11] AlisonWeb series; also creator
2012–2015 CollegeHumor OriginalsVariousWeb series; also director
2013–2014Fast Food Heights [12] GinnyMain role
2015 Resident Advisors [8] AmyMain role
2015 Life in Pieces KalliopeEpisode: "Sleepy Email Brunch Tree"
2016 2 Broke Girls [5] LeslieEpisode: "And You Bet Your Ass"
2016 Angie Tribeca [2] Detective SmallsRecurring role
2016 Adam Ruins Everything Mr. BiteyEpisode: "Adam Ruins Animals"
2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! [2] Cracker AukermanEpisode: "Ben Folds Wears a Black Button Down and Jeans"
2016Party Over Here [13] VariousMain role
2017 The UCB Show Dr. David TennysonEpisode: "We Will Explore Distant Galaxies"; also writer
2017 Rhett and Link's Buddy System [14] VanessaRecurring role
2017–2023 The Goldbergs [2] Valley EricaRecurring role; also writer
2018 Drunk History HerselfEpisode: "Drunk Mystery"
2018 An Emmy for Megan AlisonEpisode: "Rules"
2018Ghost Story ClubAlexMain role
2018 Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy ChandlerMain role
2021 Tuca & Bertie [8] Nighttime Friend (voice)Episode: "Nighttime Friend"
2021-2023 The Other Two [8] MelanieRecurring role

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
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)
2021The Other Morgan [16] Morgan 1Short film; also writer and director
2022Training Wheels [17] EnidShort film; also writer and director
2024Pathological [17] JulietShort film; also writer and director

Awards and nominations

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