Aviva Baumann
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Aviva Baumann (née Farber; born 1984 or 1985Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[1]) is an American actress.[2] She is known for playing Nicola in the comedy film Superbad (2007), young Shannon Gibbs on the military police procedural series NCIS, and Mandy on the sitcom Party Down.
Early years
Baumann's mother is real-estate agent and former dancer Laurie Farber-Condon; her father, Aram Farber, is a contractor. Raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Baumann appeared in a Downy commercial when she was 5 years old[3] and in the television miniseries The Fire Next Time when whe was 8.[4] She learned four styles of dancing from local teachers and planned to have a dancing career. When she was 16 years old, she joined the Oakland Ballet after graduating from Santa Fe High School. She returned to Santa Fe and, by age 18, was ready for a career change. She moved to Los Angeles, where her aunt, Alba Francesca, became her manager. She lived in the same building with Francesca and her uncle, character actor James Karen.[3]
Career
Baumann was in the films Down in the Valley and Guides. Television shows on which she has appeared include Cold Case and Malcolm in the Middle.[3]
Personal life
She is Jewish.[5]
Baumann is a member of Giving What We Can, a community of people who have pledged to give at least 10% of their income to effective charities.[6]
Baumann married actor Ken Baumann in Malibu on June 16, 2012.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Troublemakers | Schoolgirl #1 | |
| 1997 | Up Above the World | Maggie | |
| 2005 | Desperate Hippies | Chee | |
| Down in the Valley | Sherri | ||
| 2006 | Gene Simmons Family Jewels | Herself | Episode: "Loose Change" |
| Forgiving the Franklins | Caroline Franklin | ||
| 2007 | Rolling | Pippi | Independent film |
| Out of Jimmy's Head | Emily | Episode: "Skate Night" | |
| Cold Case | Celeste Church - 1997 | Episode: "Stand Up and Holler" | |
| Superbad | Nicola | ||
| 2008 | Criminal Minds | Sarah Henson | Episode: "The Crossing" |
| 2008 2012 |
NCIS | Shannon Gibbs | Episodes: "Heartland" and "Mother's Day"
Fielding (season 7) |
| 2009 | Saint John of Las Vegas | Penny | |
| The Closer | Jenna West | Episode: "Elysian Fields" | |
| 2010 | Party Down | Mandy | Episodes: "Jackal Onassis Backstage Party"
(season 2) and "Precious Lights Pre-School Auction" (season 2) |
| Spring Break '83 | Heather | ||
| Law & Order: LA | Stephanie Kasdan | Episode: "Hondo Field" | |
| 2011 | Black Velvet | River Girl | Final film role |
| Burn Notice | Eve | Episode: "No Good Deed" |
References
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