Eric André
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Birth name | Eric Samuel André |
Born | Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. | April 4, 1983
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Years active | 2003–present |
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Eric Samuel André (born April 4, 1983) is an American comedian, actor, TV show host, writer, producer, and musician. He is best known as the creator, host, and co-writer of the Adult Swim surreal comedy series The Eric Andre Show (2012–present). His other notable roles include Mike on the FXX comedy series Man Seeking Woman (2015–2017), Luci on the Netflix series Disenchantment (2018–2023), and the voice of Azizi in the remake of The Lion King (2019). He also performs music under the stage name Blarf.
Early life
[edit]Eric Samuel André[1] was born in Boca Raton, Florida,[2] on April 4, 1983.[3] His mother is an American of Ashkenazi Jewish descent from New York's Upper West Side, and his father was an Afro-Haitian immigrant who worked as a psychiatrist.[4][5][6] He identifies as both Black and Jewish.[4][7][8] In 2001, after graduating from Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida, he studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he played the double bass and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Music degree.[9][10]
Career
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André began his comedy career in 2003.[11] He is the creator and host of The Eric Andre Show, a parody of public access talk shows, on Cartoon Network's late night programming block Adult Swim.[12] The show features pranks, shock humor, sketches, and celebrity interviews. He co-starred as Mark on the ABC comedy series Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, and guest-starred on 2 Broke Girls as Deke, Max's love interest and fellow pastry student.[13] He played Mike in the FXX comedy series Man Seeking Woman, which premiered in 2015.[14] The show's third and final season, consisting of ten episodes, ran in early 2017.[15][16]
He voices Luci in the Netflix animated show Disenchantment.[17] His first standup special on Netflix, Legalize Everything, was released on June 23, 2020.[18] In 2021, he created and starred in the Netflix prank comedy film Bad Trip.
Personal life
[edit]André dated actress Rosario Dawson from 2016 to 2017.[19] In March 2021, he said that he was in a relationship with a woman he had met at a farmer's market who did not know he was well-known until after they started dating.[20]
André is a self-described agnostic atheist[21] and a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation.[22]
When addressing his views on sexuality in a 2016 interview, he said, "I think everyone is bi, right? There's no such thing as sexual orientation, or race, or gender. Those are all obsolete man-made concepts. I'll say it again, a hole is a hole." He was then asked if he was coming out as bisexual, to which he responded, "I'll fuck anything that moves."[23]
He endorsed Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders in the 2020 presidential election.[24]
In October 2022, André and fellow comedian Clayton English filed a federal lawsuit against Clayton County, Georgia, claiming that they were subjected to a police program that racially profiled, coerced, and illegally searched passengers boarding planes for drugs at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport without reasonable suspicion. Their lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of the program.[25]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | The Invention of Lying | Man No. 4 | cameo |
2010 | The Awkward Comedy Show | Himself | featured comedian |
Thin Skin | Passenger | short film | |
2012 | Should've Been Romeo | Buzz | |
2013 | The Internship | Sid | |
2015 | Flock of Dudes | Mook | |
2016 | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | Dreadlocked CMZ reporter | |
2017 | Rough Night | Jake | |
2019 | The Lion King | Azizi (voice) | |
2021 | Bad Trip | Chris Carey | also writer and producer |
The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Mark Bowman (voice) | ||
Sing 2 | Darius (voice) | ||
2022 | Jackass Forever | Himself[26] | Writer and guest appearances |
Animal Attraction | Darius (voice) | Short film | |
Jackass 4.5 | Himself | Writer and guest appearances | |
2023 | Trolls Band Together | John Dory (voice) | |
TBA | Balls Up | TBA | Filming |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Set P.A. | 2 episodes |
2010 | The Big Bang Theory | Joey | Episode: "The 21-Second Excitation" |
2011 | Zeke and Luther | Zorn | Episode: "Skate Troopers" |
Hot in Cleveland | Jeff | Episode: "Elka's Wedding" | |
Fact Checkers Unit | Mirage | Episode: "Excessive Gass" | |
Level Up | Max Ross | Television film | |
2012–2013 | Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 | Mark Reynolds | 22 episodes |
2012–present | The Eric Andre Show | Himself | Creator, host, writer and executive producer |
2013–2014 | 2 Broke Girls | Deacon "Deke" Bromberg | 8 episodes |
2014 | Lucas Bros. Moving Co. | Various characters (voice) | 2 episodes |
Comedy Bang! Bang! | Himself | Episode: "Eric Andre Wears a Cat Collage Shirt & Sneakers" | |
2015 | Robot Chicken | Various characters (voice) | Episode: "Zero Vegetables" |
2015 | Ridiculousness | Himself | Episode: "Eric Andre" |
2015–2017 | Man Seeking Woman | Mike[27] | 30 episodes |
2016 | Animals | Alex | Voice, episode: "Cats." |
Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens | Himself | Episode: "Founding Fathers" | |
American Dad! | The Drifter | Voice, episode: "Stan Smith Is Keanu Reeves as Stanny Utah in Point Breakers" | |
2017 | Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special | Baby Archer | Variety special |
2018 | Mostly 4 Millennials | Executive producer[28] | |
2018–2023 | Disenchantment | Luci / Pendergast | Voice, 50 episodes |
2020 | Legalize Everything | Himself | Stand up special on Netflix |
2021 | Archer | Colt / The Professor | Voice, 3 episodes |
2022 | The Righteous Gemstones | Lyle Lisson | Season 2 |
Impractical Jokers | Himself | Episode: "Eric Andre" | |
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities | Randall Roth | Episode: "The Viewing", Episode 7 | |
2023 | The Prank Panel[29] | Himself | Host; also executive producer |
Web
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Laugh Track Mash-Ups | Parker Leon | Episode: "At Your Sir-vice" |
2013 | Getting Doug with High | Himself | 1 episode[30] |
The ArScheerio Paul Show | Flavor Flav | Episode: "Vanilla Ice & Flavor Flav" | |
2016 | Hot Ones | Himself | Episode: "Eric Andre Turns Into Tay Zonday While Eating Spicy Wings" |
2020 | Episode: "Eric Andre Enters a Fugue State While Eating Spicy Wings" | ||
Steve-O's Wild Ride! | Podcast 1 episode | ||
2021 | Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction? | 1 episode | |
2022 | Toro y Moi: Goes By So Fast | Panther | Film accompanying Mahal[31] |
2023 | Steve-O's Wild Ride! | Himself | 1 episode |
2024 | Chicken Shop Date | Himself | 1 episode |
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Title | Release date | Record label | Notes |
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BLARF (EP) | December 25, 2014 | Self-released | with The First Seed |
Cease & Desist (LP) | June 26, 2019 | Stones Throw Records | as Blarf |
Guest appearances
[edit]Title | Lead artist(s) | Release date | Album |
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"Eric's Advice (Skit)"[32] | Nocando | March 18, 2014 | Jimmy the Burnout |
"Intro" and "PSA"[33] | OG Swaggerdick | August 9, 2019 | Views from the Dick |
"Love Me in My Heart"[34] (as Eric "Scratch" Andre) | Lee "Scratch" Perry & Mr. Green | August 23, 2019 | Super Ape vs. 緑: Open Door |
Awards
[edit]André was nominated for a 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Performer In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series for The Eric Andre Show.[35]
References
[edit]- ^ Loudwire (March 17, 2021). "Eric Andre - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?". YouTube.
- ^ Valys, Phillip. "Eric Andre's comedic anarchy". Archived from the original on June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "Eric Andre Biography". TV Guide. Archived from the original on July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ^ a b "EPISODE 59 – Mixed Chicks Chat with Eric Andre". digitalpodcast.com.
- ^ Carrie Battan (October 22, 2014). "The Peaceful Madness of Eric André". Grantland.
- ^ substuff (October 14, 2016), Eric Andre on Larry King Now, retrieved December 7, 2018
- ^ "Eric André says a bunch of bullshit". avclub.com. November 5, 2014.
- ^ In Bed With Joan – Episode 33: Eric Andre. October 22, 2013 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Q&A With Alum Eric Andre". soafi.org. April 22, 2013. Archived from the original on April 22, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ Jeff Weiss. "Comedian Eric Andre Trained at Berklee and Had a Band Called Blarf". L.A. Weekly.
- ^ The Making of Season Five (Special from Eric Andre Show). Adult Swim. November 13, 2020.
- ^ The New York Times article: "The Rise of the Anti-Talk Show".
- ^ Luippold, Ross (May 10, 2012). "Eric Andre Talks His New Adult Swim Show That ABC Isn't 'Thrilled' About". HuffPost. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
- ^ "Eric André, Britt Lower & Maya Erskine Cast in FX Comedy Pilot 'Man Seeking Woman'". Deadline Hollywood. March 20, 2014. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 12, 2016). "'Man Seeking Woman' Renewed For Season 3 By FXX". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (November 7, 2016). "'It's Always Sunny' & 'Man Seeking Woman' Get Return Dates On FXX". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (May 23, 2018). "Netflix Sets 'Disenchantment' Premiere Date, Unveils First Look at Matt Groening Animated Series". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Wright, Megh (May 13, 2020). "Eric Andre Announces His Debut Netflix Stand-up Special, Legalize Everything". Vulture.com. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
- ^ Park, Andrea (December 1, 2017). "Rosario Dawson and Eric Andre, a Real Couple, Break Up". W. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ No One Believed Eric Andre Was Actually Dating Rosario Dawson, March 23, 2021, retrieved April 7, 2021
- ^ "Eric Andre Goes Undercover on Reddit, YouTube and Twitter".
- ^ Bataan, Carrie (December 22, 2014). "The Peaceful Madness of Eric André". Grantland. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "Comedian Eric Andre: The Gay Interview". Towleroad Gay News. August 11, 2016.
- ^ "Bernie Sanders on Instagram: "Thanks to Eric Andre for joining our East LA phonebank! Anyone who wants to make calls like Eric can get involved at…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ "Comedians Eric André and Clayton English sue over drug search program at Atlanta airport: "Dehumanizing and demoralizing"". CBS News. October 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "Eric Andre and Jeff Tremaine on 'Bad Trip', Storytelling with Pranks, Deleted Scenes, and 'Jackass 4'". The Film Stage. March 31, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "FXX Orders 'Man Seeking Woman' Starring Jay Baruchel". Variety. July 2, 2014.
- ^ Evans, Greg (May 15, 2017). "Adult Swim Sets Comedy Projects With Jena Friedman, Derrick Beckles & Eric Andre". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 1, 2022). "Johnny Knoxville, Eric André & Gabourey Sidibe To Lead Prank Reality Series For ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ Doug Benson (October 31, 2013). "Eric André – Getting Doug with High" – via YouTube.
- ^ Turner-Williams, Jaelani (June 3, 2022). "Watch Toro y Moi & Eric André's Film 'Goes By So Fast'".
- ^ "Jimmy The Burnout | HELLFYRE CLUB". hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2014.
- ^ "Views from the Dick". tidal.com. August 9, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ "Super Ape vs. 緑: Open Door".
- ^ "2024 - 76th Emmy Awards". Retrieved July 17, 2024.
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- The Eric Andre Show at Adult Swim
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- Eric André on Instagram
- Eric André on X
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