Improv training allows you to get out of your head a little bit and take more risks, which is something I would like to continue to improve upon. Allison Tolman bitecontinuehead Change image and 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
I did a lot of commercial and theater work when I got out of school and was living in Dallas, and I moved to Chicago to go through the Second City Conservatory Program. Allison Tolman chicagocitycommercial 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 don't have any phobias per se, but both tight and vast spaces tend to make me nervous after a prolonged time. Allison Tolman makenervousphobia Change image and share on social
I started getting Twitter followers after I started doing press for 'Fargo.' One of my best friends from college is a librarian, and she started tracking after each interview how many Twitter followers I got. She and her librarian friends were like, 'We're going to make a graph.' And I was like, 'Alright, nerds.' Allison Tolman alrightcollegefargo share on social
I read the 'Fargo' hashtag and what people tweeted at me and every article and every comment on every article. I really just ate it up. But I wasn't prepared for hearing what everybody thought of me. Allison Tolman articlecommenteat 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
I tend to play nurses and waitresses and policewomen. Allison Tolman nurseplaypolicewoman Change image and share on social