Ilana Glazer
Born 1987 · Age 38
American comedian, actor, writer, producer, director and activist; co-creator/star of Broad City, stand-up performer, film writer/producer, Tony and Daytime Emmy winner, and founder of Generator Collective.
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Life & Career Timeline
Raised in St. James, Long Island (Reform Jewish household)
Grew up in a Reform Jewish family in St. James, New York, on Long Island; of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Born in New York City
Ilana Rose Glazer born to Sandi and Larry Glazer in New York City.
Started classes at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Began taking improv and comedy classes at UCB, starting her career in improv and connecting with collaborators.
Met Abbi Jacobson at UCB (began creative partnership)
Met Abbi Jacobson through UCB; the pair later co-created Broad City.
Began shooting Broad City web series
With Abbi Jacobson, started shooting the Broad City web series portraying fictionalized versions of themselves.
Graduated New York University (BA in Psychology)
Completed BA in psychology at NYU, while developing as a comedian and performer.
Broad City web series nominated for ECNY Award
The web series received an ECNY Award nomination for Best Web Series, increasing visibility.
Amy Poehler supports Broad City; FX script commitment
Amy Poehler met with Glazer and Jacobson and FX purchased a script commitment in 2011; Poehler appeared in the web finale.
FX declines development; Comedy Central picks up pilot
After FX chose not to proceed, Glazer and Jacobson took the project to Comedy Central, which agreed to purchase the script and order a pilot.
Co-created web series Chronic Gamer Girl
Co-created the web series Chronic Gamer Girl with Alex Charak (active 2012–2014).
Acted in short film 'Nature Boys'
Appeared in the short film Nature Boys (credit listed 2012).
Comedy Central orders Broad City pilot (transition from web to TV)
Pilot order and development progressed toward a full TV series following interest and Poehler's support.
How to Follow Strangers wins top prize at Lower East Side Film Festival
The independent feature in which Glazer starred won the festival's top prize in 2013.
Starred in How to Follow Strangers (independent feature)
Played lead role Ellie; film later won top prize at the Lower East Side Film Festival.
Broad City TV premiere on Comedy Central
Broad City premiered on Comedy Central; received strong reviews and ratings among young demographics.
Broad City Season 1 Metacritic score 75
Metacritic aggregate noted season 1 received generally favorable reviews (score 75/100).
Critics' Choice TV Award nomination (Best Actress)
Nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Broad City (Critics' Choice Television Awards).
Comedy Central renews Broad City for Season 2
Network renewed Broad City for a second season following strong reception.
Appeared in The Night Before
Had a role in the 2015 feature film The Night Before.
Critics' Choice TV Award nomination (Best Actress) — second time
Second nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Broad City.
Began recurring voice work on BoJack Horseman (2015–2020)
Provided the voice Penny Carson in 3 episodes across 2015–2020.
Broad City Season 2 Metacritic score 89
Season 2 received very positive reviews; Metacritic score 89/100.
Realized and publicly discussed queer and nonbinary identity (timeline around parenthood)
Has spoken publicly about being queer and nonbinary; stated realization deepened during pregnancy/parenthood (public statements around 2021–2025).
Founded Generator Collective (with Glennis Meagher)
Co-founded an activism platform to promote female electoral candidates and civic engagement (2016).
Broad City renewed for two-season pickup (Seasons 4 and 5)
Comedy Central gave Broad City a two-season renewal in January 2016.
Primetime Emmy nomination (Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series)
Hack Into Broad City received an Emmy nomination (short form category).
Writers Guild of America nomination (Best Comedy Series)
Broad City received a WGA nomination recognizing series writing (2016 ceremony).
Worked on various TV/voice roles and live appearances
Appeared on shows like Inside Amy Schumer, Lucas Bros Moving Co, Lip Sync Battle (2015), and others during 2014–2016 period.
Multiple Primetime Emmy nominations (2016 & 2017 short-form categories)
Work related to Broad City (short forms) received Emmy nominations in 2016 and 2017.
Broad City becomes Comedy Central's highest-rated first season since 2012 among young demos
Season 1 averaged roughly 1.2 million viewers and strong 18–34 demo performance.
Broad City Season 3 premiere
Season 3 of Broad City premiered on February 17, 2016.
MTV Movie & TV Awards nomination (Best Comedic Performance, with Abbi Jacobson)
Broad City-related nomination recognizing comedic performance.
Starred in Rough Night (lead role)
Co-starred alongside Scarlett Johansson and Kate McKinnon in the feature film Rough Night.
Married David Rooklin
Private marriage ceremony to longtime boyfriend David Rooklin (computational biologist).
Voice role in Green Eggs and Ham (main cast, 2019–2022)
Voiced EB in the Netflix animated adaptation; main cast credit 2019–2022.
Primetime Emmy nominations (2019 short form & Outstanding Actress in Short Form)
Nominated again in short form categories including Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.
Broad City Season 5 premiere (final season)
The fifth and final season of Broad City premiered on January 24, 2019.
Stand-up special 'Ilana Glazer: The Planet Is Burning' premieres on Amazon Prime
Debut stand-up special premiered on Prime Video; Glazer directed/co-executive produced.
Announced pregnancy
Publicly announced that she and David Rooklin were expecting a child.
False Positive released on Hulu (writer, producer, star)
Glazer co-wrote, produced and starred in the horror film False Positive, released June 25, 2021 on Hulu.
Birth of daughter
Glazer and David Rooklin welcomed their first child, a daughter (born July 2021).
Main cast of Apple TV+ series The Afterparty
Cast as Chelsea in the mystery comedy series The Afterparty (Apple TV+).
Produced A Strange Loop on Broadway
Served as a producer on the Broadway musical A Strange Loop (Lyceum Theatre production).
Signed with WME (representation)
Ilana Glazer signed with the talent agency WME, signaling expanded career representation.
Tony Award winner (Best Musical) for A Strange Loop
As a producer on A Strange Loop, won the Tony Award for Best Musical (2022 ceremony).
Hosted 'Dance for Democracy' NYC benefit
Hosted an event to benefit abortion funds and civic engagement (Dance for Democracy).
Daytime Emmy Award winner (Outstanding Daytime Special)
Won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Special as a host for Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Anti-Semitism.
Net worth estimate reported (~$6 million)
Public sources (e.g., online profiles circa Jan 2025) estimate Ilana Glazer's net worth at approximately $6 million as of 2024/early 2025.
Co-wrote and starred in Babes
Co-wrote, produced and starred in the comedy film Babes, released in 2024.
Stand-up special 'Human Magic' premieres on Hulu
Human Magic, a stand-up special exploring parenthood and identity, premiered on Hulu (reported Dec 2024).
Voice role in Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
Credited as 'Gabby's Mom' in Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025 credit).
Released 'Ilana Glazer: Comedy Magic' (Hulu) / 'Comedy Magic' special
Reportedly released a stand-up special for Hulu in 2025 (titles reported variously as 'Comedy Magic' or alternate special releases).
Acting Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck
Made Broadway acting debut portraying Shirley Wershba in George Clooney's play Good Night, and Good Luck (Winter Garden Theater, March 2025 performances).
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