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My Take
What impresses me most about Alia Shawkat is how cleanly she dodged the curse of the former child star. From Maeby in Arrested Development to the gloriously prickly Dory in Search Party, she keeps choosing roles that reward intelligence over likability, and that takes nerve. There is a restless, multidisciplinary streak to her too, painting and music sitting alongside acting, that suggests someone more interested in expression than fame. I find her instincts for offbeat, indie material genuinely admirable. She feels less like a Hollywood product and more like an artist quietly building a career entirely on her own terms.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alia Shawkat
- Name (Japanese)
- アリア・ショウカット
- Reading
- ありあ・しょうかっと
- Born
- April 18, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Riverside, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / child actor / television actor / film actor / singer
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alia Shawkat born?
Born April 18, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Alia Shawkat from?
Alia Shawkat is from Riverside, California, United States.
What does Alia Shawkat do?
Alia Shawkat works as actor, child actor, television actor, film actor, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.