Alia Shawkat

Cast · Writer · Director

Born

April 18, 1989 · Riverside, California, USA

Birth name

Alia Martine Shawkat

Alia Shawkat is an American actress known for her offbeat charm and comedic timing. She rose to fame as Maeby Fünke in Arrested Development and later starred in Search Party. With Iraqi, Irish, Italian, and Norwegian roots, Shawkat also paints, plays music, and speaks multiple languages. She began acting young and has built a career in both indie films and TV.