Allison Howell Williams was born on April 13, 1988, in New Canaan, Connecticut, to Brian Williams, a former NBC Nightly News anchor, and Jane Gillan Stoddard, a television producer. She attended Yale University, graduating in 2010 with a degree in English.
Williams began her professional acting career after graduating from Yale. She gained early recognition for her comedic videos on YouTube, including a series titled “College Musical.” Her breakthrough role came in 2012 when she was cast as Marnie Michaels in the HBO series Girls.
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Williams has received several nominations and awards for her acting performances. She garnered significant critical acclaim for her roles in Girls and Get Out. Her work in Get Out contributed to the film’s widespread success and recognition at the Academy Awards and other major award ceremonies.
Beyond acting, Williams has also been involved in producing, most notably as an executive producer for the film M3GAN. She has also lent her voice to various animated