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When did Alia Shawkat start her acting career?

Alia Shawkat began her acting career with a small role in Three Kings (1999), a war satire directed by David O. Russell. Her big break came when she landed the role of the rebellious, wise-beyond-her-years teenager Maeby Fünke on the critically acclaimed sitcom Arrested Development (2003–06, 2013, and 2018–19). She later drew acclaim for playing Dory Sief on the dark comedy series Search Party (2016–22).