Andy Daly
RETURN TO INDEX
Born Name:
Andrew Daly
Born Date: April 15, 1971
Born Place: Mount Kisco, New York
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Actor, comedian, writer, voice artist
Brief Biography: Andrew "Andy" Daly is known for his dry comedic style, often playing unassuming characters who are secretly unstable or delusional. He is best known for starring as Forrest MacNeil on the Comedy Central series Review (2014–2017) and for his roles in Eastbound & Down, MADtv, and numerous voice acting and podcasting roles.
Early Life and Education:
Born in Mount Kisco, New York, and raised in New Jersey, Daly graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1989. He attended Ithaca College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in drama.
Career:
Improv and Early Career: After college, he moved to New York City and became one of the first to study improvisation with the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) when they arrived from Chicago in 1996. He was part of UCB's first house team, The Swarm, directed by Amy Poehler.
Television: Daly was a cast member on MADtv (2000–2002) and later starred as Terrence Cutler on Eastbound & Down. He created and starred in the critically acclaimed Comedy Central series Review. Other notable TV appearances include The Office (as "Ben Franklin"), Silicon Valley, Veep, Modern Family, and Reno 911!.
Voice Acting: He has a prolific voice acting career, appearing in Rick and Morty (as Krombopulos Michael), Harley Quinn (as Two-Face), Big City Greens (as Officer Keys), Solar Opposites, Bob's Burgers, and Adventure Time.
Podcasting: Daly is a frequent guest on podcasts like Comedy Bang! Bang! and hosted The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project. He currently hosts the podcast Bonanas for Bonanza as the character Dalton Wilcox.
Film: Film roles include Semi-Pro (2008) as Dick Pepperfield, Yogi Bear (2010), Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016), and Unfrosted (2024).
Born Date: April 15, 1971
Born Place: Mount Kisco, New York
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Actor, comedian, writer, voice artist
Brief Biography: Andrew "Andy" Daly is known for his dry comedic style, often playing unassuming characters who are secretly unstable or delusional. He is best known for starring as Forrest MacNeil on the Comedy Central series Review (2014–2017) and for his roles in Eastbound & Down, MADtv, and numerous voice acting and podcasting roles.
Early Life and Education:
Born in Mount Kisco, New York, and raised in New Jersey, Daly graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1989. He attended Ithaca College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in drama.
Career:
Improv and Early Career: After college, he moved to New York City and became one of the first to study improvisation with the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) when they arrived from Chicago in 1996. He was part of UCB's first house team, The Swarm, directed by Amy Poehler.
Television: Daly was a cast member on MADtv (2000–2002) and later starred as Terrence Cutler on Eastbound & Down. He created and starred in the critically acclaimed Comedy Central series Review. Other notable TV appearances include The Office (as "Ben Franklin"), Silicon Valley, Veep, Modern Family, and Reno 911!.
Voice Acting: He has a prolific voice acting career, appearing in Rick and Morty (as Krombopulos Michael), Harley Quinn (as Two-Face), Big City Greens (as Officer Keys), Solar Opposites, Bob's Burgers, and Adventure Time.
Podcasting: Daly is a frequent guest on podcasts like Comedy Bang! Bang! and hosted The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project. He currently hosts the podcast Bonanas for Bonanza as the character Dalton Wilcox.
Film: Film roles include Semi-Pro (2008) as Dick Pepperfield, Yogi Bear (2010), Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016), and Unfrosted (2024).