Bobby Moynihan

Bobby Moynihan
Name	Bobby Moynihan
Birth name	Robert Michael Moynihan Jr.
Birth date	31 January 1977
Birth place	Smithtown, New York
Alma mater	Poole College of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Occupation	Actor, comedian, writer, voice actor
Years active	1997–present
Notable works	Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, The Muppets Mayhem, Monsters University, Wonder Pets!

Bobby Moynihan is an American actor, comedian, writer, and voice actor best known for his tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for roles across film, television, and animation. He trained in improvisational theater and sketch comedy and moved from regional theater and television writing to national prominence on late-night and sketch-comedy stages. Moynihan's career spans live performance, recurring television roles, voice roles in major animated features, and independent film projects.

Early life and education

Born in Smithtown, New York, Moynihan grew up on Long Island with family ties to the region and attended local schools before enrolling at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied business at the Isenberg School of Management and performed with collegiate theater groups. He later trained at improv institutions including Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, The Second City, and Groundlings Theatre & School, studying alongside performers who would join ensembles at Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His early work included regional theater in the New York City area and performances at festivals such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, Quebec.

Career

Moynihan's professional trajectory included writing and performing for sketch troupes and guest appearances on talk shows including Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He appeared in independent films screened at the Sundance Film Festival, worked with directors who had credits at the Toronto International Film Festival and South by Southwest, and collaborated with peers from Saturday Night Live, Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special, and SNL Digital Shorts. Moynihan’s stage credits include roles in productions connected to institutions like The Public Theater and Playwrights Horizons, and he participated in benefit performances for organizations such as Comic Relief and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Saturday Night Live

Moynihan joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player in the 2008 season and was promoted to repertory status in subsequent seasons, working under creators and producers associated with Lorne Michaels, NBCUniversal, and Broadway Video. During his tenure he collaborated with fellow cast members linked to Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig, Kenan Thompson, Will Forte, Pete Davidson, Cecily Strong, Kate McKinnon, and Jason Sudeikis. He contributed to sketches that referenced cultural institutions like The New York Times, Rolling Stone, MTV, VH1, and Entertainment Weekly, and participated in show anniversaries such as the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special as well as musical and celebrity guest segments featuring artists from The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Kanye West.

Film and television roles

Moynihan's television appearances include recurring and guest roles on series tied to networks and producers such as NBC, ABC, Fox Broadcasting Company, HBO, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. He appeared in television comedies and dramas alongside actors from Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, How I Met Your Mother, Modern Family, and Community. His film credits include roles in studio features and independent films screened at festivals like Sundance, working with directors who have collaborated with studios such as Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros., and Universal Pictures. He has worked with co-stars connected to Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Emma Stone.

Voice acting and animation

Moynihan has an extensive voice acting résumé, providing voices in animated features produced by Pixar Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation, and Nickelodeon Movies. Notable credits include characters in Monsters University and series on Nick Jr., Disney Channel, and Netflix Animation. He voiced roles alongside actors associated with John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Billy Crystal, John Krasinski, Tom Hanks, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Christina Applegate. Moynihan has also contributed to projects tied to franchises like Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and The Muppets, and participated in animated pilots showcased at conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con International and New York Comic Con.

Personal life

Moynihan is married and has family connections in Long Island, maintaining residence periods in New York City and Los Angeles. He has participated in charitable events and fundraising galas connected to organizations including Stand Up To Cancer, The ASPCA, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and arts institutions like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. His social media presence intersects with platforms and personalities from YouTube, Instagram, Twitter (X), and creators associated with Smosh, CollegeHumor, and Funny or Die.

Awards and recognition

Moynihan's ensemble and individual work have been recognized by institutions such as the Primetime Emmy Awards (through Saturday Night Live nominations), the Critics' Choice Television Awards, and festival honors from Sundance Film Festival and Just For Laughs. He has been cited in publications including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Entertainment Weekly, and has been featured in industry lists curated by Time (magazine), Forbes, and Rolling Stone.

Category:American male comedians Category:American male voice actors Category:Saturday Night Live cast members