I originally wanted to stay in Chicago as long as I could. I love Chicago. I don't love L.A. I don't want to leave Chicago. Allison Tolman chicagoleavelong Change image and share on social
Whenever I've done a sketch in which I'm asked to play a mom, my brain goes to Minnesota. It makes the character seem matronly, warm, the kind of person that takes care of you and brings you Campbell's soup when you're sick. It's a great shortcut. Allison Tolman askbrainbring share on social
I'm from Texas, and Texas has a reputation that far precedes actual Texas, and it is irritating sometimes. Allison Tolman actualirritateprecede Change image and share on social
At Clements, I was an officer in Thespian Troupe No. 3689. Allison Tolman clementofficerthespian Change image and share on social
It's scary to not know when your next job is coming, and that is a daily fear when you are trying to act full-time. Allison Tolman actcomedaily Change image and share on social
I worked for three years in a small IT firm in Chicago. I managed our client base, so I translated into human speak for our technicians. But our company was sold, and the atmosphere and the culture really changed, so I quit without having anything else lined up. Allison Tolman atmospherebasechange share on social
I saw 'Fargo,' not when it came out, but probably a few years later, and went through multiple viewings - I'm sure my tape has been worn out. Allison Tolman fargomultipletape Change image and share on social
There are a few directors as a young person where I was kind of like, 'Well, these are a sure bet.' The Coens, Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson. Allison Tolman andersonbetcoens Change image and share on social
When you go in to do a screen test, you negotiate your contract and sign all your paperwork before you even get on a plane. Allison Tolman contractnegotiatepaperwork Change image and share on social
I tend to play nurses and waitresses and policewomen. Allison Tolman nurseplaypolicewoman Change image and share on social
