Marla Aaron Wapner, a distinguished SAG actor and esteemed cum laude graduate of The University of Maryland, has established herself as a multifaceted creative force, effortlessly transitioning between writing, stand-up comedy, and performing arts. Her impressive career has taken her to various esteemed venues, including comedy clubs, colleges, and arenas, where she has had the privilege of opening for notable figures such as Roseanne Barr, Rosie O'Donnell, Bill Maher, The Pointer Sisters, and many others, captivating audiences as large as 10,000 people.
Beyond her comedy roots, Marla has made a significant impact in the television industry, boasting a recurring reporting role on Netflix's Emmy-winning "House of Cards," starring the illustrious Kevin Spacey. Her impressive HBO debut saw her co-starring as Julia Louis-Dreyfus's seamstress on the hit comedy "VEEP." Furthermore, she has appeared as a reporter on the CBS pilot "Madam Secretary," starring the talented Tea Leone, and as Mother Simmons in the Indie Crime/Drama "City of Lost Souls."
In addition to her impressive acting credits, Marla has had the honor of co-hosting the 56th Annual Capital Emmy Awards, an experience she still cherishes, despite her playful claim that she did not, in fact, sneak a statuette into her purse that evening.
