Naomi Grossman

Naomi Grossman (born February 6, 1975) is an American actress, writer, and producer. She gained recognition for her role as Pepper in the second and fourth seasons of the FX horror television series American Horror Story. Grossman was born in Denver, Colorado and began her acting career in community theatre shows. She later attended Northwestern University, where she graduated with a theater major. Grossman was a member of the improvisational and sketch comedy troupe The Groundlings in Los Angeles. Apart from her acting work, she also writes and produces. Grossman has cited Lily Tomlin, Tracey Ullman, Gilda Radner, and Carol Burnett as her influences.