Rob Corddry

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Biography

Perhaps his four years as a correspondent on the Emmy-winning satirical news program "The Daily Show" (Comedy Central, 1996-) set the tone for his future roles as smug but inept voices of authority. Corddry enjoyed a brief moment in the spotlight as the star of the short-lived sitcom "The Winner" (Fox, 2007), but the actor was generally seen in character roles in big screen, big budget comedies helmed by Will Ferrell and Ben Stiller.

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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer

Born

Robert William Corddry on February 4, 1971 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Career Milestones

Performed regularly with the sketch comedy group "Naked Babies"

1994

Moved to New York City

1998

Made first notable TV appearance on Comedy Central's "Upright Citizens Brigade"

2002

Became a correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (Comedy Central)

2003

First film with Will Ferrell, "Old School"

2006

Appeared in "Failure to Launch" as an excitable gun salesman

2007

Cast in the short-lived Fox comedy "The Winner"

2007

Featured in the comedy "Blades of Glory," starring Will Ferrell

2008

Again acted alongside Ferrell in the sports comedy "Semi-Pro"

2008

Portrayed former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer in Oliver Stone's controversial film "W"

2008

Wrote, directed, and starred in the web series "Childrens' Hospital" for The WB's online network TheWB.com

2010

Co-starred with John Cusack in the sci-fi comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine"

2012

Cast opposite Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World"