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Born Name:
Robert William Corddry
Born Date:
February 4, 1971
Born Place:
Weymouth, Massachusetts
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Occupations:
Actor, comedian, producer, writer
Brief Biography:
Robert William Corddry is known for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (2002–2006) and for creating and starring in the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. He is also widely recognized for his roles in films such as Hot Tub Time Machine and Warm Bodies, as well as television series like Ballers and The Unicorn.
Career Highlights:
Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB): Corddry trained and performed at the UCB Theatre in New York City, which served as a springboard for his comedy career.
The Daily Show: From 2002 to 2006, he served as a popular correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, often noted for his comedic, hard-hitting interview style.
Childrens Hospital: He created and starred in the satirical web series-turned-television show Childrens Hospital, which won four Primetime Emmy Awards.
Film: Notable film roles include "Lou Dorchen" in Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) and its sequel, as well as roles in Old School, The Heartbreak Kid, What Happens in Vegas, and Warm Bodies.
Television: He starred in the Fox comedy The Winner (2007), HBO's Ballers (2015-2019), and CBS's The Unicorn (2019-2021).
Awards and Accolades:
He has received multiple accolades, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on Childrens Hospital (specifically winning Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series and Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series in 2016).