Rashida Jones

Also known as Rashida Leah Jones

American actress, writer, and producer (born 1976)

Film & TV

Los Angeles, California, USA

Rashida Leah Jones (born February 25, 1976) is an American actress, writer, and producer. She is known for starring as Ann Perkins on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), for which she received critical acclaim. Jones appeared as Louisa Fenn on the Fox drama series Boston Public (2000–2002) and as Karen Filippelli on the acclaimed NBC comedy series The Office (2006–2011). From…

Known for

In the Blink of an Eye — Claire2026
Hexed — Alice Doe (voice)2026
Good Hang with Amy Poehler — Self - Guest2025
Sunny — Suzie Sakamoto2024
Dinner Time Live with David Chang — Self2024
Silo — Allison Becker2023
Toast of Tinseltown — Billy Tarzana2022
Animal — Narrator (voice)2021
On the Rocks — Laura2020
A Parks and Recreation Special — Ann Perkins2020

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Key facts

Born: Rashida Leah Jones , ( 1976-02-25 ) February 25, 1976 (age 50) , Los Angeles , California , U.S.
Alma mater: Harvard University ( AB )
Occupations: Actress filmmaker
Years active: 1997–present
Works: Full list
Partner: Ezra Koenig (2015–present)
Parents: Quincy Jones Peggy Lipton
Relatives: Harold Lipton (grandfather) Kidada Jones (sister) Quincy Jones III (half-brother) Kenya Kinski-Jones (half-sister) Richard A. Jones (uncle)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Family name: Jones
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Los Angeles
Father: Quincy Jones
Mother: Peggy Lipton
Political party: Democratic Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Time 100
Notable work: Hot Girls Wanted
Image: Rashida Jones at 2017 MIFF (cropped).jpg

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Commons category: Rashida Jones
date of birth: 1976-02-25
start of work period: 1997-00-00
unmarried partner: Ezra Koenig
birth name: Rashida Leah Jones
social media followers: 1010194
writing language: English language
ethnic group: African Americans

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Encyclopedic overview

Rashida Leah Jones (/rəˈʃiːdə/ rə-SHEE-də; born February 25, 1976) is an American actress and filmmaker. In television, she has starred as Louisa Fenn on the Fox drama series Boston Public (2000–2002), Karen Filippelli on the NBC comedy series The Office (2006–2009; 2011), Ann Perkins on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), and as the eponymous lead role in the TBS comedy series Angie Tribeca (2016–2019). Her accolades include a Grammy Award and nominations for a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2025, she was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.

Jones also appeared in the films I Love You, Man (2009), The Social Network (2010), Our Idiot Brother (2011), The Muppets (2011), Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012) which she co-wrote, and Tag (2018). Jones also co-wrote the story of Toy Story 4 (2019).

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