17 Facts About Alison Wright

Alison Wright was born on 12 July 1976 and is an English actress.

Alison Wright is best known for her starring role as Martha Hanson on the FX period spy drama series The Americans, for which she received critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2017.

Alison Wright has acted in the Ryan Murphy limited series Feud: Bette and Joan and Hollywood.

Alison Wright has appeared in various films, including The Nanny Diaries, The Accountant, and Ask for Jane.

Alison Wright was born on 12 July 1976, in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, where she was raised by her adoptive parents.

Alison Wright began dancing and acting at a young age.

Alison Wright studied at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and The Barrow Group in New York City.

Alison Wright worked as a waitress while auditioning for roles.

Alison Wright made her acting debut in the comedy-drama film The Nanny Diaries, released in 2007.

Alison Wright made her stage debut as Molly Bhatt in the comedy play Rafta, Rafta.

In 2013, Alison Wright made her television debut in the FX period spy drama series The Americans.

Alison Wright was promoted to a series regular for the second season, which premiered in January 2014.

From 2015 to 2019, Alison Wright starred as Marjorie in the Amazon Prime Video crime drama series Sneaky Pete, receiving positive reviews.

Alison Wright made her Broadway debut as Jessie in the play Sweat at Studio 54.

Alison Wright starred as Valerie, a "kind-hearted local who explores the town's evil history".

In 2020, Alison Wright began a starring role in the TNT post-apocalyptic dystopian thriller series Snowpiercer, based on the 2013 film of the same name by Bong Joon-ho.

Alison Wright played Ruth Wardell, a hospitality worker aboard the train who helps look after First Class passengers.