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Andy Samberg

  • Birthplace: Berkeley, California
  • Birthday: August 18, 1978

Comic performer Andy Samberg burst upon the scene in 2005 as a new face on NBC’s venerable “Saturday Night Live” (1975-). After a handful of sketch appearances, it was his striking turn in the hugely popular rap spoof “Lazy Sunday” that put him on the map. Samberg and fellow cast member Chris Parnell rapped menacingly about catching an afternoon matinee of "The Chronicles of Narnia" and stopping by a hip New York bakery for a snack first. The hilarious sendup debuted on the show in December but truly broke out as a downloadable clip…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2007

    First lead role in a feature, “Hot Rod” a comedy directed by “Lonely Island” member, Akiva Schaffer; also co-wrote with Schaffer and Taccone

  • 2006

    Co-starred with Justin Timberlake in the popular, digital short, “Dick in a Box” a parody of R&B sex ballad videos from the early 1990s; also wrote and produced

  • 2005

    Co-starred in the popular, digital short, “Lazy Sunday” with SNL cast member Chris Parnell, where they rap about the movie “Chronicles of Narnia” and eating cupcakes

  • 2005

    Joined the SNL (NBC) cast as a featured player

  • 2005

    Performed stand-up on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” show

Awards

  • 2007

    Creative Arts Emmy: Best Original Music and Lyrics

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