Isabella Nataliefranc Roland, professionally known as Isabella Roland or Izzy Roland is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter who rose to recognition through her work in television, improvisational comedy, and digital entertainment.
She gained wider attention through her role as Jess in the teen series Turnt before becoming a familiar face on Dropout, where her appearances on Dimension 20, Game Changer, and Make Some Noise earned her a dedicated following.
Alongside her work as a performer, Roland has expanded into screenwriting and independent filmmaking, establishing herself as a versatile figure within the modern alternative comedy scene.
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| Real Name: | Isabella Nataliefranc Roland |
| Stage Name: | Isabella Roland |
| Born: | September 24, 1994 (age 31 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | American |
| Height: | 1.65 meters |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Claudia Lonow, Mr. Roland |
| Spouse: | Brennan Lee Mulligan |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Two daughters |
| Occupation: | Actress, Comedian, Screenwriter |
| Net Worth: | $1.5 million |
Early Life and Education
Isabella Roland was born on September 24, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, and is at 32 years old. She grew up in West Hollywood in a family with deep connections to the entertainment industry.
Her mother, actress, comedian, writer, and producer Claudia Lonow, played an important role in shaping her early exposure to acting and comedy. Roland also grew up around her grandmother, comedian and talent manager JoAnne Astrow, and her step-grandfather, actor and comedy-club owner Mark Lonow.
Roland attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and received additional performance training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
She later moved to New York to attend Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied History, French, and Theatre. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2016 before developing her career through improvisational performance and independent comedy.
Personal Life
Isabella Roland has been married to comedian, actor, writer, and Dropout creator Brennan Lee Mulligan since April 1, 2023. The couple met through the Los Angeles improvisational comedy scene and began dating in 2017.
Their relationship eventually became both a personal and professional partnership, with the two frequently appearing together in live comedy and Dropout productions.
Roland and Mulligan have two daughters. Their first daughter was born in 2024, while their second daughter was born in 2026. Roland continued working during her second pregnancy, including filming the Dimension 20 campaign Never Stop Blowing Up while eight months pregnant.
The couple continues to live in Los Angeles while balancing their growing family with their careers in comedy and entertainment.
Career
Isabella Roland began her professional career in improvisational comedy, regularly performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. She moved into scripted television with the teen series Turnt, where she played Jess in 2018.
She subsequently appeared in projects including I Love Dick and other independent comedy productions.
Her connection with Dropout became a major part of her career. In 2019, Roland made an appearance during the premiere of Game Changer and subsequently became a regular performer across the platform’s programming.
She has appeared in multiple Dimension 20 campaigns and competed in Game Changer and Make Some Noise, developing a strong following for her energetic improvisational style and memorable tabletop characters.
In 2021, Roland joined the cast of the HBO Max comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls as Carla, a student writer. She continued expanding her work within the Dropout comedy community and appeared in productions including Princess Emily and the Dimension 20 campaign Never Stop Blowing Up.
In 2024, Roland and Mulligan created and starred in the improv comedy special Bigger for Dropout. She also moved further into filmmaking, writing and starring in the 2025 independent dark comedy D(e)ad.
The film was directed by her mother, Claudia Lonow, and featured members of Roland‘s family and comedy circle in the cast.
Awards
- Webby Award Nomination for Best Web Series, Performance (2023)
- Kickstarter Crowdfunded Film Recognition (2024)
Net Worth
Isabella Roland has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. Her income primarily comes from acting, comedy performances, writing, streaming productions, and independent filmmaking.
Her recurring work with Dropout, television appearances, and involvement in independent productions have become important parts of her professional earnings.
Social Media
- Instagram: @iz_ball
- X: @izzyroland
Filmography
- I Love Dick (2017)
- Turnt (2018)
- Game Changer (2019)
- Dimension 20 (2019–present)
- The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021)
- Make Some Noise (2022)
- Princess Emily (2023)
- Bigger (2024)
- D(e)ad (2025)