Ari Graynor is an American actress best known for her roles in films such as Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, For a Good Time, Call..., and Celeste and Jesse Forever. She has also appeared in television shows such as Fringe, The Sopranos, and How I Met Your Mother. Graynor began her career on stage, appearing in productions of The Little Dog Laughed and Brooklyn Boy. She has also appeared in several Broadway plays, including The Little Foxes and The Performers.