Emily Arlook

Emily Arlook
Born
Emily Taryn Arlook

(1990-07-24) July 24, 1990 (age 34)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1998–present
PartnerWill McCormack (engaged)
Children2
ParentRichard Arlook (father)

Emily Taryn Arlook (born July 24, 1990) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Nomi Segal on the Freeform comedy drama Grown-ish (2018–2024), Kate Harris in Big Time Adolescence (2019), and Kim Glassman in You People (2023).

Early life

Emily Taryn Arlook was born on July 24, 1990, in Los Angeles, California.[1] She is the daughter of Deborah "Debe" Arlook, a photographer,[2] and Richard Arlook, a talent manager and film producer.[1] She is Jewish.[3]

Career

Arlook's debut acting role was in the 1998 mockumentary film 20 Dates, playing a fictional character of herself. Her sister Rachel Arlook, and her father Richard Arlook also star in the film as fictional character of themselves.[1][4]

In 2018, Arlook joined the main cast of the Freeform teen comedy drama series, Grown-ish as Nomi Segal.[5] The series is a spin-off of the ABC sitcom Black-ish, and Arlook starred in seasons 1–4, known as the "Zoey Johnson years",[6] and guest starred in season 5–6.[7] In 2019, Arlook starred as Kate Harris in the Hulu coming-of-age comedy film Big Time Adolescence, starring Pete Davidson, Colson Baker, Sydney Sweeney, and Jon Cryer.[8][9]

In 2023, Arlook starred as Kim Glassman in the Netflix romantic comedy film You People, directed by Kenya Barris and written by Barris and Jonah Hill.[10] In 2024, Arlook joined the romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This, as Rebecca, which premiered on Netflix in September 2024.[11]

Personal life

As of 2018, Arlook is engaged to actor and filmmaker Will McCormack.[3] They have two children together.[12] Arlook is a Jewish Buddhist.[13]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1998 20 Dates Emily
2002 Wishcraft Hannah Bumpers
2008 Just Add Water Candy
2010 Valentine's Day Skater Girl Uncredited
2010 She She Short film
2012 Miles to Go Stella [14]
2014 Aldo Emily
2016 Home Ma Short film
2019 Big Time Adolescence Kate Harris
2019 Fanboy Tracy [15]
2021 Showmance Izzie [16]
2023 You People Kim Glassman

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011 The Christmas List Brittany Television film
2014 A to Z Key Episode: "G Is for Geronimo"
2015 Shitty Boyfriends Lyric Main role; 8 episodes[17]
2015 The Grinder Laura Springer Episode: "Buckingham Malice"
2016 Mary + Jane Auden Episode: "Noachella"
2016 The Good Place Dana 2 episodes
2016 Hand of God Ariella Kretzmer 2 episodes
2017 Pillow Talk Lucy 2 episodes[18]
2018–2024 Grown-ish Nomi Segal Main role (seasons 1-4); guest role (seasons 5-6)
2022 Beavis and Butt-Head Abby
Ava (voice) 		2 episodes
2024 Nobody Wants This Rebecca Recurring role
2024 Leah's Perfect Christmas Leah Television Film

References

  1. ^ a b c "Emily Arlook". TV Insider. July 23, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Hermand-Grisel, Sandrine (March 6, 2024). "Exclusive Interview with Debe Arlook". All About Photo. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Burack, Emily (February 14, 2018). "Emily Arlook Dishes on Playing a Bisexual Jewish College Student on 'grown-ish'". Hey Alma. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Klady, Leonard (January 26, 1998). "20 Dates". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Stanhope, Kate (August 2, 2017). "Freeform's 'Black-ish' Spinoff Adds Trio to Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Haring, Bruce (March 25, 2022). "'grown-ish' Sees Six Original Cast Members Exit In Season 4 Finale". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Nomi Segal - grown-ish | TVmaze". TVmaze. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  8. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (June 26, 2018). "Pete Davidson, Sydney Sweeney, Machine Gun Kelly & More Join 'Big Time Adolescence' From American High". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Smith, Krista (January 1, 2019). "Emily Arlook on Playing Pete Davidson's Love Interest in 'Big Time Adolescence'". Vanity Fair. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  10. ^ Kit, Borys (November 22, 2021). "Emily Arlook, Andrew Schulz Join Jonah Hill in Kenya Barris' Netflix Comedy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (May 15, 2024). "Kristen Bell-Adam Brody Netflix Comedy Gets Title, Premiere Date & First-Look Photo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  12. ^ emilyarlook (May 13, 2024). "Emily Arlook | My puppies. My puppies. They go to sleep. And I stare". Instagram. Retrieved May 28, 2024.[self-published]
  13. ^ England, Adam (July 27, 2021). "Who Is Grown-Ish Star Emily Arlook?". The List. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  14. ^ "Miles to Go (2012)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  15. ^ "Fanboy (2019)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  16. ^ "Showmance (2021)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  17. ^ "Shitty Boyfriends (2015)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  18. ^ "Pillow Talk (2017)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 22, 2024.