Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Aidy Bryant

Role / Field:

American actress and comedian known for her work on Saturday Night Live.

Born:

1987-05-07

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Aidy Bryant (born May 7, 1987) is an American actress and comedian. Bryant was a cast member on the NBC late-night sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live for ten seasons, joining the show for its 38th season in 2012, and leaving at the end of its 47th season in 2022. For her work on the series, she was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, including two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Her other work includes a voice role in the animated series Danger & Eggs (2017) and the Netflix adult animated series Human Resources.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

She played a starring role in the sitcom Shrill (2019–2021). She also served as writer and executive producer and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Bryant was born on May 7, 1987, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Georganne (née Vinall) and Tom Bryant. Her mother owns a boutique, Frances, in Phoenix. She has one brother.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She graduated from Xavier College Preparatory in 2005. Her parents took her to improv workshops at the now-defunct Arizona Jewish Theatre Company. She graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a BA in 2009. At Columbia College, she participated...

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