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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Born October 13, 1989 (36 years)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (born October 13, 1989), also known by her initials AOC, is an American politician and activist. She has served as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019, as a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes the eastern part of the Bronx, portions of north-central Queens, and Rikers Island in New York City.
On June 26, 2018, Ocasio-Cortez drew national recognition when she won the Democratic Party's primary election for New York's 14th congressional district. She defeated Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley, a 10-term incumbent, in what was widely seen as the biggest upset victory in the 2018 midterm election primaries. She easily won the November general election, defeating Republican Anthony Pappas. She was reelected in the 2020 and 2022 elections.
Taking office at age 29, Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the United States Congress. She has been noted for her substantial social media presence relative to her fellow members of Congress. Ocasio-Cortez attended Boston University, where she double-majored in international relations and economics, graduating cum laude. She was previously an activist and worked as a waitress and bartender before running for Congress in 2018.
Alongside Rashida Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez was the first female member of the Democratic Socialists of America elected to serve in Congress. She advocates a progressive platform that includes support for workplace democracy, Medicare for All, tuition-free public college, a federal jobs guarantee, a Green New Deal, and abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
On June 26, 2018, Ocasio-Cortez drew national recognition when she won the Democratic Party's primary election for New York's 14th congressional district. She defeated Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley, a 10-term incumbent, in what was widely seen as the biggest upset victory in the 2018 midterm election primaries. She easily won the November general election, defeating Republican Anthony Pappas. She was reelected in the 2020 and 2022 elections.
Taking office at age 29, Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the United States Congress. She has been noted for her substantial social media presence relative to her fellow members of Congress. Ocasio-Cortez attended Boston University, where she double-majored in international relations and economics, graduating cum laude. She was previously an activist and worked as a waitress and bartender before running for Congress in 2018.
Alongside Rashida Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez was the first female member of the Democratic Socialists of America elected to serve in Congress. She advocates a progressive platform that includes support for workplace democracy, Medicare for All, tuition-free public college, a federal jobs guarantee, a Green New Deal, and abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Featured Videos
Filmography
| 2025 | The Age of Disclosure · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2025 | Orwell: 2+2=5 · as Self - Member Of The Democratic Party |
| 2025 | The Dragon's Prophecy · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2024 | Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2024 | 2024 Democratic National Convention (TV Series) · as Self - Congresswomen From New York |
| 2024 | The Relentless Patriot · as Self |
| 2023 | Finding the Money · as Self - U.s. Congressman, New York |
| 2023 | Queen of New York · as Self |
| 2023 | Dumb Money · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2023 | SmartLess: On the Road (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2023 | The Briefing with Jen Psaki (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2022 | To the End · as Self |
| 2022 | Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2022 | Love & the Constitution · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2022 | Jesse Watters Primetime (TV Series) · as Self - At Capitol |
| 2021 | Capitol Punishment · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2021 | Mothers of the Revolution · as Self - U.s. Congresswoman |
| 2021 | The Problem With Jon Stewart (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2021 | Bild Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½ (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | Being... with Dana Bash (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | Storm Lake · as Self |
| 2021 | Money, Explained (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2021 | The Story of Late Night (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2020 | Coded Bias · as Self - D-New York |
| 2020 | Truth to Power · as Self |
| 2020 | Waging Change · as Self |
| 2020 | The Big Scary 'S' Word · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2020 | True Colors (2020) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | Whose Vote Counts, Explained (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump · as Self |
| 2020 | American Deep State · as Self |
| 2020 | Seeing America with Megan Rapinoe · as Self |
| 2020 | The ReidOut (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2020 | John Lewis: Good Trouble · as Self |
| 2020 | The Squad · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2020 | History 101 (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2020 | Bernie Blackout · as Self |
| 2020 | Seat at the Table (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | MS NOW Reports Jacob Soboroff Reports (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2019 | The New York Times Presents (TV Series) · as Self - Representative From New York (d) |
| 2019 | Knock Down the House · as Self |
| 2019 | The Brink · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2019 | Desus & Mero (2019) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | Fahrenheit 11/9 · as Self |
| 2018 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | The Van Jones Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | The Russell Howard Hour (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2017 | Laura Coates Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | The Beat with Ari Melber (TV Series) · as Self - New York Congresswoman |
| 2017 | Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2016 | The Tucker Carlson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | The Circus (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | MTP Daily (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | CNN This Morning (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | All In with Chris Hayes (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Jacksepticeye (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Erin Burnett OutFront (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Sky Midnight News (TV Series) · as Self - Democratic Congresswoman |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2009 | State Of The Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash (TV Series) · as Self - New York Congresswoman |
| 2008 | The Rachel Maddow Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | Morning Joe (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The Young Turks (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2005 | The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | This Week (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Anderson Cooper 360° (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Democracy Now! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | ARTE Journal Clips (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | MS NOW Reports (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | CNN Newsroom (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | Sky World News (TV Series) · as Self - Democratic Congresswoman |
| 1975 | PBS News (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1968 | 60 Minutes (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1954 | Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1947 | Meet the Press (TV Series) · as Self |