Ilana Glazer

Birth Name:

Ilana Glazer

Birth Place:

St. James, Long Island, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Studied psychology at New York University and began taking classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in 2006
The writing duo has become incredibly creative under the tutelage of actress and comedian Amy Poehler
Quote: "(On her relationship with Abbi Jacobson): 'This feels like a marriage, in the way that marriage is basically a business decision․'"
Co-produced several shows with her brother, including 'High School Talent Show' and 'Baby Steps․'
Performs standup comedy in Brooklyn and downtown Manhattan
Best known as the co-creator, co-writer, and co-star of the web and TV series "Broad City" with Abbi Jacobson
Confessed that she was teased as a child for her head full of curls
First met Abbi Jacobson in an improv-practice team called Secret Promise Circle in New York in 2006

2010Judge's Award - JulyWinner
2014Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2014INOCA TV - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2016INOCA TV - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series:Nominated
2016WGA Award (TV) - Comedy Series:Nominated
2017MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Comedic Performance:Nominated
2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series:Nominated
2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series:Nominated
2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series:Nominated

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