Alison Pill Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Alison Pill is an accomplished Canadian actress celebrated for her versatile performances across film, television, and theater.

Known for her roles in critically acclaimed projects like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Newsroom, and Milk, she has demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate diverse genres, from comedy to drama and science fiction.

Profile

• Full Name: Alison Courtney Pill
• Stage Name: Alison Pill
• Born: November 27, 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
• Parents: Michael Pill, Janet Pill
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Joshua Leonard (m. 2015)
• Children: Wilder Grace Leonard
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Alison Pill was born on November 27, 1985, in Toronto, Ontario, to Michael Pill, a computer programmer and financier of Estonian descent, and Janet Pill, a librarian.

Growing up in Toronto’s Annex neighborhood with her two older brothers, Alison developed a passion for the performing arts at a young age.

She attended Vaughan Road Academy, enrolling in its Interact program, which catered to students pursuing dance, music, athletics, and theater.

To balance her acting commitments, she later pursued a flexible education, completing high school and attending McGill University in Montreal, where she earned a degree in English literature in 2008.

Career

Alison Pill began her acting career at age 10, appearing as an extra in Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993).

By 12, she landed roles in television series like The New Ghostwriter Mysteries (1997) and films such as The Life Before This (1999).

Her role in The Dinosaur Hunter (2000) earned her a Best Child Actress award at the Burbank International Children’s Film Festival.

She gained further recognition as young Lorna Luft in Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) and as Katie Holmes’ sister in Pieces of April (2003).

Her breakthrough came in 2006 with the television series The Book of Daniel and her Broadway debut in The Lieutenant of Inishmore, earning a Tony Award nomination.

Notable film roles include Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004), Milk (2008), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), where she learned to play drums for her role as Kim Pine, Midnight in Paris (2011), and Vice (2018).

On television, she starred as Maggie Jordan in The Newsroom (2012–2014), appeared in American Horror Story: Cult (2017), Star Trek: Picard (2020–2022) as Dr. Agnes Jurati, and featured in Hello Tomorrow! (2023).

Her stage work includes Blackbird (2007), Mauritius (2007), The Miracle Worker (2010), and Three Tall Women (2018).

In 2024, she played Sonya in a Broadway revival of Uncle Vanya, earning critical praise. Alison also voiced Kim Pine in the Netflix anime Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) and is set to appear in Eric Larue.

Awards and Nominations

• 2000: Burbank International Children’s Film Festival – Best Child Actress (The Dinosaur Hunter) – Won
• 2001: Young Artist Award – Best Ensemble in a TV Movie (Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows) – Nominated
• 2002: Young Artist Award – Best Performance in a TV Movie or Special, Leading Young Actress (Midwives) – Nominated
• 2006: Tony Award – Best Featured Actress in a Play (The Lieutenant of Inishmore) – Nominated
• 2007: Drama League Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Outer Critics Circle Award – (Blackbird) – Nominated
• 2009: Gold Derby TV Award – Drama Supporting Actress (In Treatment) – Nominated
• 2009: Gold Derby Film Award, Actor Award – Ensemble Cast (Milk) – Nominated
• 2009: INOCA TV – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (In Treatment) – Won
• 2009: OFTA Television Award – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (In Treatment) – Nominated
• 2011: Gemini Award – Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role (The Pillars of the Earth) – Nominated
• 2013: Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award – Best Supporting Actress in a Canadian Film (Goon) – Nominated
• 2013: Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (The Newsroom) – Nominated
• 2015: Drama Desk Award – Outstanding Ensemble (The Distance from Here) – Won

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @alisoncourtneypill
• Twitter Handle: @alisonpill

Personal Life

Alison Pill, 39, is married to actor Joshua Leonard, known for The Blair Witch Project.

The couple got engaged in January 2015 at Joshua Tree National Park and married on May 24, 2015. They welcomed their daughter, Wilder Grace Leonard, on November 19, 2016, named after playwright Thornton Wilder.

Alison previously was engaged to actor Jay Baruchel from 2011 to 2013, with their breakup announced via Twitter in February 2013.

In 2021, she and Leonard purchased a 200-year-old home in New York’s Hudson Valley for $718,000, renovating and expanding it before listing it for $4.2 million in 2023, later reducing the price to $3.8 million.

Filmography:

• The Life Before This (1999) – Supporting Role
• The Dinosaur Hunter (2000) – Julia Creath
• Skipped Parts (2000) – Chuckette Morris
• Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) – Young Lorna Luft (TV Movie)
• Midwives (2001) – Connie Danforth (TV Movie)
• Perfect Pie (2002) – Marie (Young Francesca)
• Pieces of April (2003) – Beth Burns
• Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) – Ella Gerard
• Dear Wendy (2004) – Susan
• Dan in Real Life (2007) – Jane Burns
• Milk (2008) – Anne Kronenberg
• Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) – Kim Pine
• Midnight in Paris (2011) – Zelda Fitzgerald
• Goon (2011) – Eva
• Snowpiercer (2013) – Teacher
• Miss Sloane (2016) – Jane Molloy
• Hail, Caesar! (2016) – Mrs. Mannix
• Vice (2018) – Mary Cheney
• All My Puny Sorrows (2021) – Yoli Von Riesen
• The Same Storm (2022) – Supporting Role
• Eric Larue (Upcoming) – Supporting Role
• The New Ghostwriter Mysteries (1997) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• The Book of Daniel (2006) – Grace Webster (TV Series)
• In Treatment (2009) – April (TV Series)
• The Pillars of the Earth (2010) – Maud (TV Miniseries)
• The Newsroom (2012–2014) – Maggie Jordan (TV Series)
• American Horror Story: Cult (2017) – Ivy Mayfair-Richards (TV Series)
• Star Trek: Picard (2020–2022) – Dr. Agnes Jurati (TV Series)
• Devs (2020) – Katie (TV Miniseries)
• Them (2021) – Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Wendell (TV Series)
• Hello Tomorrow! (2023) – Supporting Role (TV Series)
• Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) – Kim Pine (Voice, TV Series)

Discography:

• No recorded music releases as an artist.

Net Worth

Alison Pill’s net worth is estimated to be between $2 million and $4 million USD.

Her wealth is derived from her extensive acting career in film, television, and theater, including high-profile projects like Milk, The Newsroom, and Star Trek: Picard. Additional income may come from voice work, such as Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and occasional endorsements.