Danny McBride

Danny McBride is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to contemporary comedy and television. After graduating from high school, McBride attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he earned a degree in film and established key creative partnerships that influenced his career trajectory. McBride's early work in the independent comedy film "The Foot Fist Way," which he co-wrote and starred in, garnered attention at the Sundance Film Festival and led to further opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Following his role in "The Foot Fist Way," McBride appeared in comedy films including "Hot Rod," "Pineapple Express," and "Tropic Thunder." He achieved widespread recognition for his portrayal of Kenny Powers in the HBO series "Eastbound & Down," a show he co-created with Jody Hill. The series, centered on a former professional baseball pitcher returning to his hometown as a substitute physical education teacher, received critical acclaim and contributed to McBride's reputation in television comedy.

McBride continued to expand his filmography with roles in "Your Highness," "30 Minutes or Less," "This Is the End," and "Aloha." He also played Neal Gamby in the HBO dark comedy series "Vice Principals," which he co-created. His voice acting credits include animated films such as "Despicable Me," "Kung Fu Panda 2," "The Angry Birds Movie," "Sausage Party," and "The Angry Birds Movie 2." In addition to acting, McBride served as executive producer and co-writer for the films "Halloween," "Halloween Kills," and "Halloween Ends," contributing to the horror film franchise.

McBride created and starred as Jesse Gemstone in the HBO series "The Righteous Gemstones," which explores the lives of a televangelist family. He also served as executive producer for the HBO true crime documentary series "Telemarketers," earning a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series. Through his production company, Rough House Pictures, McBride has produced series such as "Eastbound & Down," "The Righteous Gemstones," and the HBO late-night comedy "It's Florida, Man." His work in comedy, television, and film has earned him nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and multiple Satellite Awards.