Abbi Jacobson
Abbi Jacobson is an American comedian, writer, actor, producer, and illustrator.
Abbi Jacobson is an American comedian, writer, actor, producer, and illustrator. She is best known for co-creating and co-starring in the Comedy Central series Broad City. Her work also includes voice acting, books, and other television projects.
Early life and education
Abbi Jacobson was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania, in 1984. Publicly available biographical sources describe her as an American performer and illustrator.
Broad City
Jacobson is most widely known for co-creating Broad City with Ilana Glazer. The series began as a web series before becoming a Comedy Central television show.
Other work
Beyond Broad City, Jacobson has appeared in and voiced roles across television, film, and animation. Her credits include A League of Their Own, Disenchantment, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines.
Writing and illustration
Jacobson has also published books, including the essay collection I Might Regret This. Her work extends to illustration and other print projects.
Key facts
- Co-created and co-starred in Broad City with Ilana Glazer.
- Worked as a voice actor in animated film and television.
- Published the essay collection I Might Regret This in 2018.
- Also wrote and illustrated books and coloring books.
- Later screen work includes A League of Their Own and The Mitchells vs. the Machines.
Broad City, A League of Their Own, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines have all had broad popularity with Canadian audiences through television and streaming platforms.
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References
- B'nai B'rith International — https://bi.org/en/famous/abbi-jacobson/Supports: Occupation, background, and biographical overview.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3434305/Supports: Birth date, occupations, and notable screen credits including Broad City, A League of Their Own, Disenchantment, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines.
- Wikipedia — https://eu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbi_JacobsonSupports: Birthplace, birth date, and Broad City co-creation/co-starring role.
- Hey Alma — https://www.heyalma.com/18-things-to-know-about-abbi-jacobson/Supports: Background as a comedian, writer, illustrator, and details of books and podcast work.