Ali Ahn

Alison Ahn[1] is an American actress.

Ali Ahn
Born (1981-07-24) July 24, 1981
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Alma materYale University
California Institute of the Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present

Early life and education

Ahn grew up in Pasadena, California.[2] She is of Korean descent.[2] She was involved in dance and theater at college at Yale University, where she graduated in 2003.[2][3] She received her MFA in acting from the California Institute of the Arts in 2006.[4]

Career

In New York theater, Ahn made her Broadway debut in a short-lived revival of The Heidi Chronicles opposite Elisabeth Moss in February–May 2015.[2][5] She starred off-Broadway in Rajiv Joseph's Letters of Suresh at the Tony Kiser Theater in September–October 2021. A Times review said that her "messy charisma" elevated the play's letter-writing conceit.[6][7]

In television, Ahn played recurring characters in series such as Billions (2016–2018) and Orange Is the New Black (2018).[6] She played biotechnology company CEO Suzanne Wu on the Netflix superhero show Raising Dion (2019–2022), a role that was promoted to series regular in season two.[8] She played another Netflix main role, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) station chief Eidra Park, in the drama series The Diplomat (2023–present).[9] She is set to appear in the Disney+ superhero show Agatha: Darkhold Diaries.[10]

Personal life

Ahn is in a relationship with actor William Jackson Harper, who co-starred with her in an outdoor production of Romeo + Juliet in New York in 2012.[11][12]

Filmography

Film
Year(s) Title Role Notes
2010H.M.S.: White CoatAutumTelevision film
2012Liberal ArtsVanessa
2015The Girl in the BookSadie
2017LandlineSandra
2017Lost Cat CoronaEdie
2018HammerheadRobinTelevision film
2019Lucky GrandmaLynn
2019AnyaLibby
2020The Scottish PlayLauren

Television
Year(s) Title Role Notes
2010Ugly BettyFionaEpisode: "Chica and the Man"
2010Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Tess ChangEpisode: "Bullseye"
2011LouieWandaEpisode: "Halloween/Ellie"
2013White CollarAgent Watson2 episodes
2013Zero HourEmilyEpisode: "Suspension"
2013Blue BloodsElla RyuEpisode: "Drawing Dead"
2014Black BoxTinker5 episodes
2015Nurse JackieYoung AdministratorEpisode: "Managed Care"
2015Odd Mom OutJillian4 episodes
2015BendersAngieEpisode: "Secrets and Lies"
2016–2018The PathNicoleRecurring role; 26 episodes
2016–2018BillionsCarly6 episodes
2017The BreaksJosie Cho8 episodes
2017SupernaturalDagon3 episodes
2018Orange Is the New BlackAgent Nguyen3 episodes
2019–2022Raising DionSuzanne WuMain role (recurring in season 1); 16 episodes
2019–2023The Other TwoJo4 episodes
2020Social DistanceAnne-MarieMiniseries; 1 episode
2020The Non-EssentialsNeighbor GirlMiniseries; episode: "Sourdough"
2020NextSarinaRecurring role; 7 episodes
2022Little DemonArabella (voice)Recurring role; 4 episodes
2023-presentThe DiplomatEidra ParkMain role; 8 episodes
2024Agatha: Darkhold DiariesTBA

References
  1. "Forceful one-woman show hits Nick's". Yale Daily News. April 25, 2003. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  2. Champion, Lindsay (March 5, 2015). "The Heidi Chronicles Star Ali Ahn on Teaching Herself Gymnastics, Geeking Out & Keeping Her Day Job". broadway.com. John Gore Organization. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  3. "YaleDancers strut their best stuff". Yale Daily News. April 11, 2003. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  4. "Condola Rashad and Ali Ahn in Billions". CalArts Blog. California Institute of the Arts. January 29, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  5. Soloski, Alexis (March 20, 2015). "The Heidi Chronicles review – dated take on 'having it all'". The Guardian. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  6. Tran, Diep (September 28, 2021). "Ali Ahn of 'Letters of Suresh' on monologuing her way into audiences' hearts". New York Theater Guide. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  7. Soloski, Alexis (October 21, 2021). "'Letters of Suresh' Review: Returning to the Fold". The New York Times. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  8. Petski, Denise (February 23, 2021). "'Raising Dion': Rome Flynn, Aubriana Davis, Tracey Bonner & Josh Ventura Join Season 2 Cast Of Netflix Superhero Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  9. Turnbow, Tina (May 15, 2023). "Ali Ahn". The Bare Magazine. New York City. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  10. Andreeva, Nellie (November 3, 2022). "'Agatha: Coven Of Chaos': Ali Ahn & Maria Dizzia Cast In 'WandaVision' Marvel Spinoff For Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 3, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  11. Villareal, Yvonne (October 24, 2021). "William Jackson Harper 'freaked out' he'd never make it. Now he's in a very good place". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  12. Gates, Anita (July 6, 2012). "A Classic Love Story, Reimagined". The New York Times. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
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