I don't think you realize how often on television people are not like anyone we know or have known. Allison Tolman peoplerealizetelevision Change image and share on social
I moved to Chicago and I did theater, and then I started writing and I stop acting and I did sketch. You know, I did all of the things that, if you were serious about doing television, don't do. Allison Tolman actchicagomove Change image and share on social
I know the benefits of having a really great improv show are amazing because it was this one rare and fleeting thing that was incredible, but the risk just didn't appeal to me. I liked the control of sitting down and writing things. Allison Tolman amazeappealbenefit share on social
Our TV and movie cops are usually in heels and pencil skirts. Allison Tolman copheelmovie Change image and share on social
I'm aware me getting a role out of Chicago as a complete unknown is an insane anomaly, so I knew I'd have to get out here to L.A. as soon as the door opened. Allison Tolman anomalyawarechicago Change image and share on social
For me and accent work, I think once you've figured out where that energy is, where the sound is in your throat or your mouth, it's a whole lot easier to do. Allison Tolman accenteasyenergy Change image and share on social
I never pursued voice hard enough. I've done musicals here and there, but I was never dedicated to really being one of these fantastic, operatic kind of singers that you have to be in some of these musicals. Allison Tolman dedicatefantastichard share on social
I've been working as an actress and sort of struggling along for ten years, so I've been on a million auditions for a million things I haven't booked. Allison Tolman actressauditionbook Change image and share on social
I tend to play nurses and waitresses and policewomen. Allison Tolman nurseplaypolicewoman Change image and share on social
