Rachel Bloom facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rachel Bloom
|
|
|---|---|
Bloom at the 2016 College Television Awards
|
|
| Born |
Rachel Leah Bloom
April 3, 1987 |
| Alma mater | New York University (BFA) |
| Occupation |
|
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Dan Gregor
(m. 2015) |
| Children | 1 |
| Comedy career | |
| Medium |
|
| Genres |
|
Rachel Leah Bloom (born April 3, 1987) is an American actress, comedian, singer, writer, and producer. She is most famous for co-creating and starring as Rebecca Bunch in the musical TV show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2019).
For her role in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, she won many awards. These include a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Bloom first became popular by making funny music videos for YouTube. One of her most famous early videos was a song nominated for a Hugo Award. She has also acted in movies like The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) and Trolls World Tour (2020). In 2020, she wrote a book about her life called I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are.
Contents
Early Life and Education
Rachel Bloom was born in Los Angeles County, California. She grew up in the city of Manhattan Beach as an only child. Her mother, Shelli, is a musician, and her father, Alan, is a lawyer.
Bloom went to public schools and was very active in the drama program at her high school. She has said that performing was a way for her to make friends and fit in.
In 2009, she graduated from New York University's (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Drama. At NYU, she was a writer and director for a student comedy group. She started performing comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, a famous comedy club.
Career Beginnings
.jpg)
In 2010, Bloom made a music video for her song "... Me, Ray Bradbury." The song was a funny tribute to the science-fiction writer Ray Bradbury. The video became very popular on her YouTube channel, "RachelDoesStuff." It helped her gain many fans. The video was even nominated for a Hugo Award in 2011.
While in college, Bloom was an intern for the famous TV show Saturday Night Live. In 2012, she auditioned for the show but was not cast. For her audition, she pretended to be the actress Katharine Hepburn voicing the cartoon character Bugs Bunny.
In 2013, Bloom released her first comedy music album, Please Love Me. She also worked as a writer for TV shows like Allen Gregory and Robot Chicken.
Success with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Bloom's biggest success came with the TV show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. She created the show with Aline Brosh McKenna. Bloom also starred as the main character, Rebecca Bunch. The show is a comedy with many musical numbers that Bloom helped write.
The show first aired on The CW network on October 12, 2015, and it ran for four seasons. Critics loved the show, and it won many awards.
- In 2016, Bloom won a Golden Globe Award for her acting.
- That same year, she won a Critics' Choice Television Award.
- In 2019, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for the show's music.
Other Projects
Film and Television
Besides her own show, Bloom has appeared in many other projects. She co-starred in the movie Most Likely to Murder (2018). She also voiced characters in popular animated movies. She was the voice of Silver in The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) and Barb in Trolls World Tour (2020).
In 2022, she had a main role in the Hulu comedy series Reboot.
Stage and Writing
In 2020, Bloom published her book, I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are. In the book, she writes about her life and her personal challenges with bullying and mental health.
Starting in 2022, Bloom toured with a one-woman show called Death, Let Me Do My Show. The show was a mix of comedy, music, and storytelling. It was so successful that it was later turned into a Netflix comedy special in 2024.
Personal Life
In 2015, Bloom married Dan Gregor, who is also a writer and director. They have one daughter, who was born in 2020.
Bloom has spoken openly about her experiences with mental health. She has shared that she has dealt with depression, anxiety, and OCD. By talking about these topics, she hopes to help others.
Bloom is also known for supporting important causes. She has received awards for her work in promoting diversity in television. She has also helped raise money for organizations that support mental health and help refugee families.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Most Likely to Murder | Kara Doblowski | Also producer |
| 2019 | Changeland | Vanessa (voice) | |
| Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Batgirl (voice) | Direct-to-video | |
| The Angry Birds Movie 2 | Silver (voice) | ||
| 2020 | Trolls World Tour | Barb (voice) | |
| 2021 | Extinct | Op (voice) | |
| 2022 | The School for Good and Evil | Honora | |
| Bar Fight! | Chelsea | ||
| 2023 | Your Place or Mine | Scarlet |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2019 | Robot Chicken | Various voices | 10 episodes; also writer |
| 2014–2016 | BoJack Horseman | Laura / Sitcom Writer (voice) | 5 episodes |
| 2015–2019 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Rebecca Bunch | Main role; also co-creator, executive producer, and writer |
| 2017–2025 | The Simpsons | Annette (voice) | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic | Autumn Blaze (voice) | Episode: "Sounds of Silence" |
| 2018–2020 | Muppet Babies | Dot the Dragon (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Blue's Clues & You! | Ms. Marigold | Episode: "Blue's Show and Tell Surprise" |
| 2022 | iCarly | McKenna Donatacci | Episode: "iCupid" |
| 2022 | Reboot | Hannah Korman | Main role |
| 2024 | Frasier | Phoebe Glazer | Episode: "The Squash Courtship of Freddy's Father" |
| 2024 | Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special | Herself | Stand-up special |
See also
In Spanish: Rachel Bloom para niños
