Naomi Grossman, a talented actress, received a 2018 Primetime Emmy nomination for her outstanding performance in the short-form comedy or drama series Ctrl Alt Delete. She is widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of Pepper, the first crossover character, in FX's American Horror Story: Asylum and Freak Show. Grossman's impressive acting skills also led to her role as Samantha Crowe, a Satanist, in the eighth season of the series, Apocalypse.
Grossman's success can be measured by her ranking as the fifth most breakout star on IMDb, with her STARmeter soaring to number one, making her the most searched person in the platform's 8 million-person database. Her remarkable performance as Pepper earned her praise from various reputable sources, including Huffington Post, The Wrap, Screen Rant, and Syfy, who all ranked her among the best American Horror Story characters ever. MTV named her the "#1 Good Guy," while Uproxx recognized her as the "#1 Most Tragic" character. Geek Insider listed her as one of the "Top 5 Most Underrated AHS Performers," and Entertainment Weekly hailed her casting as "The Best of 2012."
In addition to her television work, Grossman has appeared in several feature films, including Table for Three, The Chair, 1BR, Sky Sharks, Bite Me, Painkillers, The Lurker, Murder RX, The Portal, Preacher Six, An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted),and Fear, Inc. Her impressive filmography showcases her versatility as an actress.
Grossman's educational background includes a degree in theatre from Northwestern University. She is also a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company, a renowned improv and sketch comedy troupe.
