Alison Becker
| Alison Becker | |
|---|---|
 Becker in 2006 | |
| Born |
March 8, 1977 Allamuchy Township, New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian, television personality, television writer |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Website | www.alisonbecker.com |
Alison Helene Becker (born March 8, 1977) is an American actress, comedian, television personality and television writer. She is the previous host of VH1's Top 20 Video Countdown and formerly the co-host/sidekick on the FuelTV panel talk-show The Daily Habit.
Early life
Becker was born in Allamuchy Township, New Jersey.[1] She attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.,[2] 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]
Career
Becker is a regular player at the Upright Citizens Brigade improv theatre.[3] 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 also appeared in the CollegeHumor "Badman" Batman spoof videos.
Filmography
TV series
- Adam Ruins Everything (One Episode; 2015)
- Newsreaders (2013)
- Kroll Show (2013)
- Dating Rules From My Future Self (Season 1; 2012)
- The Newsroom (Season 1; one episode; 2012)
- Californication (2011)
- Rules of Engagement (2010)
- Nick Swardson's Pretend Time (2010)
- The League (2010)
- Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
- Mayne Street (2008)
- VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown (2008)
- Z Rock (2008)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2007)
- Human Giant (2007)
- Starveillance (2007)
- The P.A. (2006)
- Fuse: F-List (2006)
- Fuse: The Nighttime Clap (2006)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2006)
- Project This, Bitch (2006)
- 40 Greatest Pranks (2005)
- Jump Cuts (2004)
- Cavalcade of Personalities (2004)
- AV Squad (2004)
- Comedy Academy (2004)
- Popping the Question with Star Jones (2004)
- Boiling Points (2003)
Movies
- The Other Guys (2010)
- May the Best Man Win (2008)
- Arranged (2007)
- God-Links (2006)
- Premium (2006)
- Four Dead Batteries (2004)
- Pushing Tom (2003)
References
- 1 2 3 Alison Becker at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ "Georgetown University: A Breeding Ground for Comics". Washingtonian. August 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Make 'Em Laugh: Alison Becker (C'99)". Georgetown Alumni Online. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
External links
- Alison Becker at the Internet Movie Database
- Alison Becker at AllMovie
- Alison Becker on Twitter
- Alison Becker's Blog (retired)
- Alison Becker's Blog
- Interview at WickedInfo.com