Rashida Jones is an American actress, writer, and producer, best known for starring on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation (2009–2015) as Ann Perkins, and as Karen Filippelli in The Office (2006–2009; 2011).
Jones first role of prominence was as Louisa Fenn on the Fox drama series Boston Public (2000–2002). From 2016 to 2019, Jones starred as the lead eponymous role in the TBS comedy series Angie Tribeca.
In film, Jones has appeared in I Love You, Man (2009), The Social Network (2010) and Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012), which she co-wrote. Jones also co-wrote the story of Toy Story 4 (2019).
As a filmmaker, she directed the first episode of Hot Girls Wanted, a series that focused on the sex industry. She was also executive producer of the series. In 2018, her documentary Quincy, about her father, Quincy Jones, debuted on Netflix; it won the Grammy Award for Best Music Film in 2019.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Myth America | — | |
2000 | East of A | Emily | |
2001 | Roadside Assistance | Lucy | Short film |
2002 | Full Frontal | — | Uncredited |
2002 | Now You Know | Kerri | |
2003 | Death of a Dynasty | Layna Hudson | |
2004 | Little Black Book | Dr. Rachel Keyes | |
2007 | The Ten | Hostess Rebecca Fornier | |
2008 | Life in Flight | Nina | |
2009 | Brief Interviews with Hideous Men | Hannah | |
2009 | I Love You, Man | Zooey | |
2010 | Cop Out | Debbie | |
2010 | The Social Network | Marylin Delpy | |
2010 | Monogamy | Nat | |
2011 | The Big Year | Ellie | |
2011 | Friends with Benefits | Maddison | Uncredited[1] |
2011 | Beastie Boys: Fight for Your Right (Revisited) | Skirt Suit | Short film |
2011 | Our Idiot Brother | Cindy Harris | |
2011 | The Muppets | Veronica Martin | |
2012 | Celeste and Jesse Forever | Celeste Martin | Also co-writer and executive producer |
2013 | Decoding Annie Parker | Kim | |
2014 | Cuban Fury | Julia | |
2015 | Matters of the Heart | — | |
2015 | Hot Girls Wanted | — | Documentary; producer |
2015 | Inside Out | Emotions of Cool Girl | Voices |
2015 | A Very Murray Christmas | The Bride | |
2017 | Don't Come Back from the Moon | Eva Smalley | |
2018 | Zoe | Emma | |
2018 | Tag | Cheryl Deakins | |
2018 | Quincy | Herself | Documentary; also co-director and co-writer[2] |
2018 | The Grinch | Donna Lou Who | Voice |
2018 | White Fang | Maggie Scott | Voice role (English dub) |
2019 | The Sound of Silence | Ellen Chasen | |
2019 | Toy Story 4 | — | Co-story writer[3] |
2019 | Between Two Ferns: The Movie | Herself | |
2019 | Klaus | Alva | Voice |
2019 | Spies in Disguise | Marcy Kappel | Voice |
2020 | On the Rocks | Laura Keane | |
TBA | In the Blink of an Eye | Filming |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | The Last Don | Johanna | Miniseries |
2000 | If These Walls Could Talk 2 | Feminist | Television film; segment: "1972" |
2000 | Freaks and Geeks | Karen Scarfolli | 2 episodes |
2000–2002 | Boston Public | Louisa Fenn | 26 episodes |
2003–2004 | Chappelle's Show | Pam, Woman in "Love Contract" | 2 episodes |
2004 | Strip Search | — | Television film; deleted scenes |
2004 | NY-LON | Edie Miller | 7 episodes |
2005 | Stella | Karen | Episode: "Pilot" |
2005 | Wanted | Detective Carla Merced | 13 episodes |
2005 | Our Thirties | Liz | Television short |
2006–2009; 2011 | The Office | Karen Filippelli | 26 episodes |
2007 | Saturday Night Live | Karen Filippelli | Episode: "Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire"; uncredited |
2007 | Wainy Days | Wainette Davids | Episode: "A Woman's Touch" |
2008 | Unhitched | Kate | 6 episodes |
2009 | Robot Chicken | Casper, Little Orphan Annie, Molly, Princess | Voice role; episode: "Tell My Mom" |
2009–2015, 2020 | Parks and Recreation | Ann Perkins | 107 episodes |
2010 | Vamped Out | Dispensary Receptionist | Voice role; episode: "Hungry Hungry Al" |
2011 | Wilfred | Lisa | Episode: "Respect" |
2011–2014 | Web Therapy | Hayley Feldman-Tate | 4 episodes |
2012 | Who Do You Think You Are? | Herself | Episode: "Rashida Jones" |
2012 | The Cleveland Show | Daisy | Voice role; episode: "All You Can Eat" |
2012 – 2013 | Billy on the Street | Herself | Episodes: "Episode 1" & "Episode 8" |
2013 | The Simpsons | Portia | Voice role; episode: "Changing of the Guardian" |
2013 | Kroll Show | Various | Episode: "The Greatest Hits of It" |
2013 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Herself | Episode: "Rashida Jones Wears a Black Blazer & Flowered Pants" |
2013–2015 | The Awesomes | Hotwire | Voice role; 26 episodes |
2014–2015 | A to Z | Whalen | Episode: "M is for Meant to Be"; also executive producer and writer |
2014 | Key & Peele | Colin's Wife | Episode: "Dying Wife" |
2016 | Zoolander: Super Model | D'Jangelo | Voice role; television film |
2016–2018 | Angie Tribeca | Angie Tribeca | 40 episodes; also producer and director, 2 episodes |
2016 | Black Mirror | — | Writer: "Nosedive" |
2017–2018 | Black-ish | Santamonica Jackson | Episodes: "Sister, Sister" and "Inheritance" |
2017–2022 | Claws | — | Executive producer |
2017 | Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On | — | Executive producer; also director, episode: "Women on Top" |
2018 | Portlandia | Amanda | Episode: "Abracadabra" |
2018 | Neo Yokio | Female Announcer, Subway Robot | Voice role; episode: "Pink Christmas" |
2020–2022 | Duncanville | Mia Abara, Herself | Voice role; series regular |
2020 | BlackAF | Joya Barris | Series regular; also executive producer[4] |
2021 | Kevin Can F**k Himself | Executive producer | |
2021 | Waffles + Mochi | Cheryl | Episode: "Corn" |
2021 | mixed-ish | Santamonica Jackson | Voice role; episode: "Forever Young" |
2021 | Toast of Tinseltown | Billy Tarzana | 4 episodes |
2023 | Silo | Allison | Episode: "Freedom Day"[5][6] |
TBA | Sunny | Suzie | Main role, upcoming series[7] |
Director
Year | Title | Notes |
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2020 | BlackAF | Episode: "still...because of slavery" |
2022 | Roar | Episode: "The Woman Who Found Bite Marks on Her Skin" |
Music videos
Year | Title | Other performer(s) | Album |
---|---|---|---|
2002 | "More Than a Woman" | Aaliyah | Aaliyah |
2005 | "Be Gentle with Me" | The Boy Least Likely To | The Best Party Ever |
2007 | "Long Road to Ruin" | Foo Fighters | Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace |
2010 | "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" | Artists for Haiti | — |
2011 | "Make Some Noise" | Beastie Boys | Hot Sauce Committee Part Two |
2013 | "Brave" | Sara Bareilles | The Blessed Unrest |
2014 | "Part II (On the Run)" | Jay-Z featuring Beyoncé | Magna Carta Holy Grail |
2016 | "Flip and Rewind" | Boss Selection featuring Rashida Jones | Volume 1 |
2017 | "Family Feud" | Jay-Z featuring Beyoncé | 4:44 |
2018 | "Nice for What"[8] | Drake | Scorpion |
References
- ↑ Debruge, Peter (July 18, 2011). "Review: 'Friends With Benefits'". Variety. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ↑ Netflix Lands Quincy Jones Docu, Sets Sept. 21 Release With Limited Theatrical
- ↑ Toy Story 4 Is Really Happening! Woody, Buzz Lightyear & the Gang Are Returning to the Big Screen—Release Date Revealed!
- ↑ Turchiano, Danielle (2020-04-16). "Rashida Jones on Collaborating With Kenya Barris, Directing '#BlackAF'". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
- ↑ Rashida Jones & David Oyelowo Join Apple TV+ Dystopian Drama Series ‘Wool’
- ↑ Rashida Jones' IMDb Acting credits
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (7 February 2022). "Rashida Jones To Headline Dark Comedy Series 'Sunny' Ordered By Apple TV+ From A24". Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ Drake’s New “Nice for What” Video Stars Issa Rae, Olivia Wilde, Rashida Jones: Watch