She is known for her performances as Maeby Fünke in the Fox / Netflix television sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2006; 2013–2019), Dory Sief in the TBS and HBO Max dark comedy series Search Party (2016–2022), and Gertie Michaels in the 2015 horror-comedy film The Final Girls, as well as her roles in State of Grace and The Old Man.

Actress: Arrested Development. Alia Shawkat was born in Riverside, California, to Dina Burke and actor Tony Shawkat. Her maternal grandfather, Paul Burke, was also an actor.

Feb 21, 2025 · Alia Shawkat is an American actress best known for portraying Maeby Fünke on the cult-classic television sitcom Arrested Development (2003–06, 2013, and 2018–19) and Dory Sief on the dark comedy series Search Party (2016–22).

She is known for her roles as Hannah Rayburn in State of Grace, Maeby Fünke in the Fox / Netflix Television progratelevision sitcom Arrested Development (2003-2006, 2013-2019), Gertie Michaels in the 2015 horror-comedy movie The Final Girls, and Dory Sief in the TBS and HBO Max comedy series Search Party (2016–2022).

Jan 9, 2022 · At the center of the show’s mess is Alia Shawkat, the actress who plays its protagonist and seductive villain, Dory Sief. We’ve watched Dory evolve from an aimless Brooklyn millennial to a...

Feb 8, 2025 · Alia Shawkat is a name that resonates with fans of independent cinema and quirky television shows. Known for her unique charm and versatile acting skills, she has carved out a niche for herself in Hollywood.

Apr 15, 2024 · Alia Shawkat is a well-known American actress. She plays Maeby Fünke in the Fox/Netflix television series Arrested Development (2003-2006; 2013-present) and Gertie Michaels in the 2015 horror comedy film The Final Girls.

Jun 26, 2020 · One morning last fall, happily stoned and painting alone in her art studio, Alia Shawkat realized her name was trending on Twitter. Photos of the actress walking out of a Los Angeles...

A young and charming character actress, Alia Shawkat first caught attention for her turn as sensitive preteen on the coming-of-age comedy drama "State of Grace" (Fox Family Channel/ABC Family 2001-02), before breaking out as Mae "Maeby" Fünke on "Arrested Development" (Fox, 2003-06).

Apr 18, 1989 · A young and charming character actress, Alia Shawkat first caught attention for her turn as a sensitive preteen on the coming-of-age comedy drama "State of Grace" (Fox Family Channel/ABC Family...