Biography
Honing his signature bone-dry comic delivery with the famed improvisational troupe Second City in Chicago, actor Danny Pudi achieved television notoriety with his hilariously dispassionate portrayal of film student Abed on the hit comedy series "Community" (NBC, 2009- ). After his migration to Los Angeles in 2005, he began picking up guest spots on series such as "The West Wing" (NBC, 1999-2006), "Gilmore Girls" (The WB/The CW, 2000-07) and …
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Career Milestones
| Performed at an improv comedy event featuring Jim Breuer and Dave Chappelle | ||
| Studied improv at The Second City in Chicago | ||
2005 | Moved to Los Angeles | |
2006 | Had early TV appearances on NBC's "West Wing" and "ER" | |
2006 | Landed a multi-episode arc on The WB's "Gilmore Girls" | |
2007 | Cast in a recurring role on "Greek" (ABC Family) | |
2009 | Cast as Abed on the NBC comedy series "Community" | |
2011 | Nominated for the 2011 TV Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy | |
Awards
2011 | Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES in Community |