Aidy Bryant
Born 1987 · Age 39
American actress and comedian; SNL cast member (2012–2022), creator/star of Shrill, voice actor and writer-producer.
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Born in Phoenix, Arizona
Aidan Mackenzy 'Aidy' Bryant born to Georganne and Tom Bryant in Phoenix, AZ.
Introduced to improvisation at teen theater camp
At ~15 she met a teacher who introduced her to improv at a teen theater camp in Phoenix; began improv training that shaped career.
Graduated Xavier College Preparatory (high school)
Completed high school in Phoenix in 2005.
Enrolled at Columbia College Chicago (theatre)
Began undergraduate studies in theatre at Columbia College Chicago; pursued comedy and improv concurrently.
Worked at barbershop & babysat to pay rent
Supported herself during college by working at a barbershop and babysitting while performing nights in Chicago improv clubs.
Semester in Second City's Comedy Studies program
Participated in Columbia's Comedy Studies program developed with The Second City.
Met Conner O'Malley at Annoyance Theatre
Met future husband/longtime collaborator Conner O'Malley while performing in Chicago in 2008.
Graduated Columbia College Chicago (BA)
Earned a BA from Columbia College Chicago in 2009; studied comedy and theatre.
Touring with Baby Wants Candy (improv musical)
Left the barbershop job and toured the Midwest with improv-musical troupe Baby Wants Candy.
Hired by The Second City (writer/performer)
Joined The Second City (Chicago), wrote and performed in e.t.c. stage shows and other revues.
Joined Second City ETC resident company
Became a member of The Second City's e.t.c. resident company and wrote/performed in shows there.
Performed in web series 'Shrink' (award-winning pilot)
Appeared in Ted Tremper's improvised web series 'Shrink' (which won Best Comedy Pilot at NYTVF in 2012).
Debuted on Saturday Night Live (featured player)
Made debut as a featured player on NBC's Saturday Night Live for season 38 on Sept 15, 2012.
Promoted to SNL repertory player
Promoted from featured to repertory player during her second season on SNL (2013).
Recurring role on Comedy Bang! Bang!
Landed a recurring part as the show's segment producer on IFC's Comedy Bang! Bang! (season 2).
Cameo in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (released)
Made an uncredited cameo appearance in the feature film The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (film released 2014).
Primetime Emmy nomination (Original Music & Lyrics)
Nominated (with collaborators) for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for SNL sketch 'Home for the Holiday (Twin Bed)'.
Won EWwy Award — Supporting Actress (Comedy)
Won EWwy award for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series honoring work on SNL.
Recurring role on 'Horace and Pete'
Appeared in recurring role as Alice on Louis C.K.'s series Horace and Pete (2016).
Became engaged to Conner O'Malley
Announced engagement after a long-term relationship (met 2008, engaged 2016).
Voice lead on animated series 'Danger & Eggs'
Voiced the main character D.D. Danger on the animated kids' series Danger & Eggs (2017).
Appeared in film 'The Big Sick'
Supporting role in the critically acclaimed film The Big Sick (2017).
Primetime Emmy nomination (Supporting Actress, SNL)
Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for work on SNL (70th Emmys).
Cast to star in Hulu series 'Shrill' (announcement)
Announcement that Bryant would star in and be closely involved with the Hulu adaptation of Lindy West's memoir.
Married Conner O'Malley
Married comedian/writer Conner O'Malley in an intimate ceremony on April 28, 2018.
Worked concurrently on SNL and Shrill (intensive schedule)
Reportedly worked extremely long days to accommodate both SNL and Shrill production schedules.
Premiere of 'Shrill' (star, co-writer, co-executive producer)
Starred in, co-wrote and served as co-executive producer on Hulu comedy series Shrill (season 1 premiered March 2019).
Shrill Season 2 (continued success)
Shrill returned for a second season in 2020, further raising Bryant's profile as creator/star.
COVID-19 pandemic impacted career timing
Pandemic affected production schedules and influenced Bryant's decision-making about leaving SNL.
Primetime Emmy nomination (Lead Actress, Shrill)
Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Shrill (2021).
Shrill season 3 filmed; final season announced
Third season of Shrill was shot and Bryant was informed it would be the series' last (ended May 2021).
Signed overall deal with Universal Television
Signed an overall TV deal with Universal Television (Oct 14, 2021) to develop new projects.
Premiered on 'Human Resources' (voice role)
Voiced the character Emmy on the adult animated series Human Resources, which premiered March 18, 2022.
Announced exit from SNL (after 10 seasons)
It was announced she (alongside several castmates) would leave SNL at the end of season 47 (May 2022).
Directed Plains' music video 'Hurricane'
Made directorial debut of the music video for Plains' song 'Hurricane' (Katie Crutchfield & Jess Williamson).
Cast to star in Peacock dramedy 'Lonely Hearts Club' (announcement)
Announced to star in a Peacock dramedy series 'Lonely Hearts Club' based on a true-crime podcast (announcement Apr 28, 2023).
Hosted the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards
Hosted the Film Independent Spirit Awards (2024); performance widely praised in press coverage.
Announced to return hosting Independent Spirit Awards in 2025
It was announced in Oct 2024 that she would host the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards as well.
Continued voice work on 'Big Mouth'/'Human Resources' projects
Continues to voice characters in animated adult series and is credited in projects through 2025 (ongoing).
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