Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry
Name	Rob Corddry
Birth name	Robert William Corddry
Birth date	4 February 1971
Birth place	Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, comedian, writer, producer, director
Years active	1997–present
Spouse	Sandra Rosario

Rob Corddry Robert William Corddry (born February 4, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director known for his work in sketch comedy, improvisation, and film. He gained national prominence through ensemble work on a late-night sketch program and later transitioned to film and television roles, earning critical acclaim and industry awards. Corddry's career spans collaborations with prominent comedians, filmmakers, and production companies across comedy and independent film.

Early life and education

Corddry was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts and raised in Brookline and Wellesley, places linked to notable institutions such as Boston University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tufts University and Boston Conservatory. He attended the private Wesleyan University-associated cultural milieu during childhood and later studied at the University of Massachusetts system before pursuing improvisation and sketch comedy training at venues connected to the ImprovBoston and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre scenes. Early connections in New England theatre led to interactions with performers affiliated with Saturday Night Live, MADtv, The Second City, Groundlings and the regional American Repertory Theater.

Career

Corddry's early professional work included writing and performing for sketch ensembles that intersected with alumni from Saturday Night Live, MTV, Comedy Central, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live Weekend Update, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. He joined a prominent late-night sketch series produced by Viacom and distributed by CBS conglomerates, working alongside comedians who later appeared in films from studios like Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and Sony Pictures Classics. Corddry co-created and starred in projects produced by HBO, Showtime, FX, AMC, and Netflix, and collaborated with filmmakers including Jason Reitman, Judd Apatow, David O. Russell, Adam McKay, and Alexander Payne.

In film, Corddry appeared in comedies and dramas alongside performers from Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Ryan Reynolds, Paul Rudd, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Kristen Wiig, Ben Stiller, and Jack Black. He wrote, produced, and directed independent features supported by production companies such as Apatow Productions, Funny Or Die, Blumhouse Productions, Imagine Entertainment, and Plan B Entertainment. Corddry's collaborations extended to music and voice projects involving Nick Offerman, Maya Rudolph, Jonah Hill, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Seth Rogen, and Zach Galifianakis.

Filmography

Corddry's screen credits include appearances in films released by Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, 20th Century Studios, Lionsgate, Focus Features, A24, and Searchlight Pictures. Notable titles featured ensemble casts with actors affiliated with Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, I Love You, Man, Hot Tub Time Machine, and Black Mass. He wrote and directed films that premiered at festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, South by Southwest, Tribeca Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and SXSW. Supporting roles placed him alongside casts from The Bourne Identity, The Hangover, Zombieland, Tropic Thunder, and Step Brothers.

Television work

Corddry's television career includes ensemble performance on a late-night sketch program broadcast on ViacomCBS, followed by starring and guest roles on series from HBO, FX, AMC, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox Broadcasting Company, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. He created and headlined series produced with the involvement of Funny Or Die, Lorne Michaels, Ben Silverman, and production companies linked to Comedy Central. Corddry made guest appearances on programs featuring casts from The Office, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, Community, Arrested Development, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and provided voice work for animated series associated with Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Disney Television Animation, and Nickelodeon.

Awards and recognition

Corddry received industry recognition including awards presented by institutions such as the Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, MTV Movie Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and festival honors from Sundance Film Festival and SXSW. He has been acknowledged by organizations like The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and GQ for his comedic performances and filmmaking. Corddry's peers include award-winning performers linked to Academy Awards, BAFTA, Tony Awards, Obie Awards, and Peabody Awards-recognized projects.

Personal life

Corddry is married to Sandra Rosario and has two children; his family life has connections to communities in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Boston, and New York City. He participates in charity events affiliated with organizations such as Stand Up To Cancer, Comedy Cures, Doctors Without Borders, United Service Organizations, and arts education initiatives at institutions including New York University, Columbia University, and arts non-profits tied to regional theaters. Corddry's network includes colleagues from Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Second City, and independent film circles associated with major studios and festivals.

Category:1971 births Category:Living people Category:American male film actors Category:American male television actors Category:American comedians Category:People from Weymouth, Massachusetts