Ari Graynor

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Characters played by Ari Graynor

Daisy Darling — What's Your Number? (2011)

Ally's sister who is getting married. Her bachelorette party indirectly leads to Ally's drunken hookup with her ex-boss Roger, prompting Ally's quest to track down her exes. Daisy and her friends express concern when they notice Ally growing closer to Colin.

Juliette / 'Lisa' — The Disaster Artist (2017)

Actress cast as Lisa in The Room. Baffled by the nonsensical plot and Tommy's direction. Tommy insults her during a sex scene, nearly sparking a confrontation with cinematographer Raphael Smadja.

Marisa Lewis — The Sitter (2011)

Noah's casual romantic partner and drug contact. She initiates the main plot by asking him to deliver cocaine to a party in exchange for a sexual encounter. Their relationship ends when Noah drops her off at her house after surviving the night's events.

Meredith Davis — Bad Teacher (2014)

Meredith Davis is a divorced woman who loses her wealthy lifestyle after her marriage ends because of a prenuptial agreement she failed to read. She uses a fake résumé and feminine charm to become a teacher, hoping to marry a wealthy single parent, while unexpectedly giving Lily and other students practical life lessons.

Beth — Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012)

Beth is a mutual friend of Celeste and Jesse who becomes concerned about their unusually intimate arrangement after separation. She tries to reason with them and questions whether remaining so closely connected is healthy. Her role reflects the friends' effort to help both leads move forward.

Caroline — Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)

Norah's friend who gets heavily intoxicated at the club. She panics and escapes from Thom's van, but communicates via phone to guide Nick and Norah to her location, serving as a catalyst for their late-night adventure.

Joyce Margolis — The Guilt Trip (2012)

Andrew Margolis's sister, who shares the same name as Andy's mother. Her introduction brings a touching moment of connection, leading Joyce Brewster to believe her name was a cherished tribute to Andrew, resolving her long-held feelings of being forgotten.

Paula Baniszewski — An American Crime (2007)

Paula is Gertrude's daughter and the person whose secret pregnancy is revealed by Sylvia after Paula is beaten. Angered by the disclosure, she participates in Sylvia's punishment, but later feels guilty, tells Gertrude it has gone too far, and helps Sylvia escape from the basement.

Sam — 10 Years (2012)

Cully's wife who attends the reunion with him. She is visibly upset by Cully's embarrassingly drunken behavior as the night concludes.

Lucy St. Martin — Lucky (2011)

Lucy is a young office worker who exposes her affair with a colleague, loses her job, and then pursues Ben after learning about his lottery fortune. She marries him and helps rebury his victims, balancing fear, greed, affection, and guilt. She finally shoots the detective and takes the blame for the murders.

Rachel Apfel — Holy Rollers (2010)

Rachel Apfel is Jackie Solomon’s liberal Jewish girlfriend and a member of his drug-trafficking circle. She introduces Sam Gold to the group’s lifestyle and develops an intimate connection with him, later attempting to persuade him to run away. Their relationship deteriorates when Sam chooses to continue the operation despite its risks.

Naomi — Book of Love (2004)

Naomi is present at the school and notices when David Walker arrives unusually late. She becomes concerned when he insists that he is fine, while his later breakdown in the restroom suggests that his personal distress is visible to people around him. Her role connects David Walker's private crisis to his school life.

Career Overview

Ari Graynor has 46 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Signature works include Bad Teacher, What's Your Number?, The Disaster Artist. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
46
Birth Date
1983-04-27
Birth Place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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