Danny McBride

Acting · Born 1976-12-29 in Statesboro, Georgia, USA

Biography

Danny McBride is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his sharp, offbeat humor and collaborations with filmmaker Jody Hill. He rose to fame with Eastbound & Down (2009–2013), where he starred as disgraced pitcher Kenny Powers, and went on to co-create and star in acclaimed HBO series like Vice Principals (2016–2017) and The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present). McBride has also appeared in films including Pineapple Express (2008), Tropic Thunder (2008), and This Is the End (2013), solidifying his reputation for bold, irreverent comedy.

Filmography

• Despicable Me as Fred McDade (voice)
• Kung Fu Panda 2 as Wolf Boss (voice)
• The Angry Birds Movie 2 as Bomb (voice)
• Superbad as Buddy at Party (uncredited)
• The Disaster Artist as Danny McBride
• The Mitchells vs. the Machines as Rick (voice)
• Pineapple Express as Red
• Hot Rod as Rico
• Up in the Air as Jim Miller
• Tropic Thunder as Cody

TV

• Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
• Eastbound & Down as Kenny Powers
• Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
• Vice Principals as Neal Gamby
• Good Vibes as Ms. Teets (voice)
• Chelsea as Self
• The Righteous Gemstones as Jesse Gemstone
• Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
• Off Camera with Sam Jones as Self
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as Self