Andy Samberg

Andy Samberg
Name	Andy Samberg
Caption	Samberg in 2013
Birth name	David A. J. Samberg
Birth date	18 August 1978
Birth place	Berkeley, California, U.S.
Alma mater	University of California, Santa Cruz, Tisch School of the Arts
Occupation	Actor, comedian, writer, producer, singer
Spouse	Joanna Newsom, 2013
Yearsactive	2001–present

Andy Samberg is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and singer, widely recognized as a founding member of the comedy group The Lonely Island. He gained mainstream fame as a cast member on the long-running sketch series Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2012, where his digital shorts, such as "Lazy Sunday" and "Dick in a Box," became viral sensations. Samberg later transitioned to a successful television career starring as Detective Jake Peralta on the critically acclaimed Fox and NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy. His work spans film, music, and digital media, establishing him as a prominent figure in contemporary comedy.

Early life and education

David A. J. Samberg was born in Berkeley, California, to mother Marjorie, an elementary school teacher, and father Joe, a photographer. He was raised in a Jewish family in the nearby city of Mill Valley, California, and attended Tamalpais High School. Samberg later studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz, graduating with a degree in film. He subsequently pursued further education at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he collaborated with future partners Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, forming the core of The Lonely Island.

Career

Samberg's career breakthrough came when he, along with Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live in 2005, quickly becoming a featured player. His tenure on the show was defined by a series of popular digital shorts produced with The Lonely Island, including "Lazy Sunday", "Dick in a Box" (featuring Justin Timberlake), and "I'm on a Boat" (featuring T-Pain), which garnered massive online viewership and Primetime Emmy Award nominations. After departing Saturday Night Live in 2012, he starred in films like Hot Rod, I Love You, Man, and Celeste and Jesse Forever. His most defining role began in 2013 as Detective Jake Peralta on the ensemble police comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which aired on Fox and later NBC, earning him critical praise and several award nominations. Samberg has also hosted awards shows like the Primetime Emmy Awards and served as an executive producer on projects such as the comedy series Bash Brothers.

Personal life

Samberg married singer-songwriter and harpist Joanna Newsom in 2013, in a ceremony in Big Sur, California. The couple resides in the Los Angeles area and have one daughter, born in 2017. He is known for maintaining a relatively private personal life despite his public career, often discussing his marriage and family in select interviews with outlets like GQ. Samberg is also a dedicated fan of the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco Giants.

Filmography

Samberg's film roles include starring in the sports comedy Hot Rod (2007), the romantic comedy I Love You, Man (2009), and the dramedy Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012). He voiced characters in animated features such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), Hotel Transylvania (2012) and its sequels, and Storks (2016). His television work is led by his starring role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021) and includes guest appearances on series like Parks and Recreation and The Mindy Project. He also created and starred in the mockumentary series Cuckoo for BBC Three.

Discography

As part of The Lonely Island, Samberg has released several comedy music albums, including Incredibad (2009), Turtleneck & Chain (2011), and The Wack Album (2013). The group's singles, such as "Jizz in My Pants", "Like a Boss", and "YOLO" (featuring Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar), have achieved significant chart success on the Billboard Hot 100. Their work has been nominated for Grammy Awards, and they performed at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

Awards and nominations

Samberg has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for his role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine in 2014. He has earned multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on Saturday Night Live and for hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony in 2015. His music with The Lonely Island has been recognized with nominations for Grammy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. The ensemble cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine also won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Series in 2013.

Category:American male comedians Category:American male television actors Category:American film actors Category:1978 births Category:Living people