Rachel Bloom
Born 1987 · Age 38
American actress, comedian, singer, writer and producer; co-creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; viral musical-comedy YouTuber turned award-winning television creator and performer.
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Born in Los Angeles / Manhattan Beach area
Rachel Leah Bloom was born in Los Angeles and raised in Manhattan Beach, California, into a Jewish family.
High school drama involvement (Mira Costa - reported)
Active in school plays and drama department in Manhattan Beach; reported attendance at Mira Costa High School (sources vary).
Enrolled at NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Began study of theater/drama at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts (theater major).
Early UCB performances and sketch work
Performed and trained at Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in New York; put up early musical sketch shows later titled RACHEL BLOOM IS A TRIPLE THREAT!!! and SING OUT LOUD, LOUISE.
Graduated NYU Tisch (BFA in Drama)
Completed Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Studied improv/sketch at UCB after graduation
After graduating, continued study and performance at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York to hone improv and sketch comedy skills.
Hugo Award nomination for short-form video
'Fuck Me, Ray Bradbury' nominated for a Hugo Award (Best Dramatic Presentation: Short Form).
Released viral video 'Fuck Me, Ray Bradbury'
Published the musical comedy YouTube video that went viral and raised her public profile; later nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form).
Publicly discussed mental health diagnoses
Began speaking openly about her diagnoses and experiences with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, shaping public advocacy and aspects of her work.
Released additional viral videos ('I Steal Pets' and others)
Continued releasing comedic musical videos on the internet, building an online following and portfolio of viral pieces.
Just for Laughs New Faces: Characters (Montreal)
Performed in Just For Laughs comedy festival's New Faces: Characters showcase, increasing industry visibility.
Began writing for Robot Chicken
Worked as a television writer on Adult Swim's Robot Chicken (credits span approximately 2012–2014 and beyond).
Widened industry work: TV writer credits on Allen Gregory
Worked as a television writer on the animated comedy Allen Gregory (credit cited in biographies).
Released first comedy album 'Please Love Me'
Self-released musical-comedy album Please Love Me, featuring viral tracks including 'Fuck Me, Ray Bradbury' and 'You Can Touch My Boobies'.
Released second album 'Suck It, Christmas'
Self-released holiday/Chanukah comedic album Suck It, Christmas (also called A Chanukah Album), featuring 'Chanukah Honey'.
Featured on Starbomb debut album (Princess Peach voice)
Provided the voice of Princess Peach on the track 'Luigi's Ballad' on Starbomb's self-titled debut album.
Continued TV writing and voice work (Robot Chicken, BoJack Horseman credits)
Accumulated multiple TV writing and voice credits including episodes/roles in Robot Chicken and guest voices on shows like BoJack Horseman.
Co-created and starred in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (series premiere)
Co-created the musical comedy-drama Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and starred as Rebecca Bunch; series premiered on The CW in 2015 and ran through 2019.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend major series milestone (multi-season run)
Show ran from 2015 through 2019, earning critical acclaim, awards, and a cult following; major career-defining milestone.
Married Dan Gregor
Married writer/director Dan Gregor on January 25, 2015.
Won Critics' Choice and TCA awards
Won Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series and TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Won Golden Globe – Best Actress (TV Musical/Comedy)
Awarded Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Received Visionary Award from East West Players
Awarded the Visionary Award for contributions raising the visibility of APA community; recognized for casting decisions and representation in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Off-stage/concert returns and award-season appearances
Made multiple high-profile appearances (Emmys/tony events) and participated in benefit concerts and Broadway-related events; continued to build profile.
Most Likely to Murder premiered at SXSW
Co-starred in Most Likely to Murder opposite Adam Pally and Vincent Kartheiser; premiered at SXSW Film Festival in March 2018.
Most Likely to Murder released on Digital/On Demand
Film was released on Digital and On Demand in May 2018; film directed by husband Dan Gregor.
Sold out Radio City Music Hall performing Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Live
Performed a live Crazy Ex-Girlfriend concert that sold out Radio City Music Hall as part of a multi-show tour in 2019.
Voice role in The Angry Birds Movie 2
Provided the voice of 'Silver' in The Angry Birds Movie 2 (released 2019).
Solo tour 'What Am I Going to Do with My Life Now?' and Just For Laughs residency
Headlined her own solo comedy/music tour in 2019 which included a week-long residency at Just For Laughs.
Won Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
Won Emmy (alongside Jack Dolgen and Adam Schlesinger) for 'Antidepressants Are So Not a Big Deal' from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (Emmy year 2019).
Public family milestone: first child (pregnancy announced)
Announced pregnancy in September 2019; IMDb and other bios list one child with Dan Gregor (daughter born late 2019/early 2020 timeframe per sources).
Co-wrote 'Super Friend' for Supergirl/Flash crossover episode 'Duet'
Co-wrote the song 'Super Friend' performed by Melissa Benoist and Grant Gustin for the 'Duet' crossover episode and accompanying soundtrack (crossover aired March 2019).
Multiple guest TV and awards show appearances
Appeared on shows such as Portlandia, The Tony Awards performances, and other high-profile television events around 2018–2019.
Pregnancy announcement after Emmy win
Announced she was 3 months pregnant with her first child with husband Dan Gregor shortly after winning an Emmy.
Voice role in Trolls World Tour
Voiced 'Queen Barb' in Trolls World Tour (2020 release).
Published memoir 'I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are'
Released a memoir published by Grand Central Publishing on November 17, 2020.
Awarded Lifesaver Award by ELEM/Youth in Distress (Israel)
Received the Lifesaver Award at the Hats Off to Heroes virtual gala for nonprofit aiding youth in distress in Israel.
Voice role in Extinct
Provided voice work (character 'Op') in the animated feature Extinct (2021).
Co-starred in Hulu series 'Reboot' and featured in multiple 2022 films
Co-starred in Reboot (2022) and appeared/co-starred in films including Bar Fight! and voiced in The School for Good and Evil and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (voice credits listed 2022).
Spring/Summer 2023 tour for 'Death, Let Me Do My Special'
Conducted a national/international live tour of the show in 2023, building her live-performance profile beyond television.
Turned one-woman show into Off-Broadway 'Death, Let Me Do My Show'
Performed the one-woman stage show Off-Broadway at venues including the Orpheum Theatre and Lucille Lortel Theatre; ran and toured in spring/summer 2023.
Estimated net worth reported (~$4M)
Public biographical profiles estimate Rachel Bloom's net worth around $4 million as of 2024.
Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Lyrics
Received Drama Desk Awards recognition (nomination) for Outstanding Lyrics for Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Show (Drama Desk 2024 listing).
Netflix special premiere 'Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special'
Netflix premiere of her one-woman comedy special (tied to her Off-Broadway run) on October 15, 2024.
Casting in The Devil Wears Prada 2 announced
Reportedly cast in the sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 (news item July 21, 2025).
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