Anders Holm
Anders Holm | |
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Holm at 2015 PaleyFest | |
Born |
Evanston, Illinois, U.S. | May 29, 1981
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Occupation | Comedian, actor, producer, writer |
Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse(s) |
Emma Nesper Holm (m. 2011) |
Children | 1 |
Anders Holm (born May 29, 1981) is an American actor, comedian and writer. He is one of the stars and creators of the Comedy Central show Workaholics and starred in the short-lived NBC series, Champions.[1]
Early life and career
Holm was born and grew up in Evanston, Illinois.[2]
Holm graduated from Evanston Township High School.[1]
In 2003, Holm graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor's degree in history. Holm was a member of the swim team there.[3]
Holm studied the Second City Conservatory in Los Angeles.[4]
Career
Holm, along with fellow Workaholics creators Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine and Kyle Newacheck, formed the sketch comedy group, Mail Order Comedy.
Holm played a hip pastor who became Dr. Mindy Lahiri's fiancé in The Mindy Project.[5] He also made a guest appearance in the fourth season of Modern Family in the episode "Flip Flop".
Holm made a guest appearance with fellow Workaholics actors Anderson, DeVine and Erik Griffin on the first episode of the fourth season of Arrested Development. He has also served as production and head writer's assistant for Real Time with Bill Maher before his work on Workaholics.[6][7]
In 2014, Holm starred in the Chris Rock directed comedy film Top Five. In 2016, Holm starred in the comedy film How to Be Single.
In June 2016 it was announced that DeVine, Anderson, Holm and Newacheck are working on the film Game Over, Man!, with Seth Rogen as producer.[8] The film was released on Netflix on March 23, 2018.
Personal life
Holm married his college sweetheart, Emma Nesper Holm,[9] in September 2011.[10] Their first child, a boy, was born on December 19, 2013.[11]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Neighbors | Beer Pong Guy #3 | Cameo |
2014 | Top Five | Brad | |
2014 | Inherent Vice | LAPD Officer #2 | |
2014 | The Interview | Jake | |
2015 | Unexpected | John | |
2015 | The Intern | Matt Ostin | |
2016 | How to Be Single | Tom | |
2016 | Sausage Party | Troy (voice) | |
2017 | Kuso | Teacher | |
2017 | A Happening of Monumental Proportions | Christian McRow | |
2018 | Game Over, Man! | Darren | Also screenwriter and producer |
2018 | Show Dogs | Pigeon 1 (voice) | |
2018 | The Package | - | Producer |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006–2008 | Crossbows & Mustaches | Bruce Romaine | 10 episodes Also co-creator, writer and executive producer |
2008 | 420 Special: Attack of the Show! from Jamaica | Limahl Spellswell | TV movie |
2008 | The Dude's House | Anders | 3 episodes |
2008 | 5th Year | Anders | 5 episodes |
2011 | Traffic Light | Howard | Episode: "Stealth Bomber" |
2011–2017 | Workaholics | Anders Holmvik | Also co-creator, writer and executive producer |
2012 | Key & Peele | White Guy in Negraph Commercial | Episode: "The Branding" |
2013 | Modern Family | Zack | Episode: "Flip Flop" |
2013–2017 | The Mindy Project | Casey Peerson | 12 episodes |
2013 | Arrested Development | Supervisor Spoon | Episode: "Flight of the Phoenix" |
2013 | High School USA! | Garret Philanders (voice) | Episode: "Heroes" |
2014 | American Dad! | Eric (voice) | Episode: "Scents and Sensei-bility" |
2015 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | Episode: "17 Chefs Compete" |
2015 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Soren | Episode: "The Swedes" |
2016 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Don vs. Raph | Leonardo (voice) | Short |
2018 | Champions (U.S. TV series) | Vince | Regular |
References
- 1 2 King, Larry; Holm, Anders (18 April 2018). "Anders Holm on 'Champions,' 'Game Over, Man!' & Eggplant Emojis (Season 6 Episode 113)" (Video interview). Larry King Now.
- ↑ Wagner, Curt (20 September 2011). "Evanston native Anders Holm teases Season 2 of 'Workaholics'". Chicago Tribune.
- ↑ Bump, Greg (16 April 2013). "Students choose Anders Holm to speak at commencement". University of Wisconsin–Madison.
- ↑ Bios. Mail Order Comedy (2011-04-06). Retrieved on 2011-10-19.
- ↑ Martin, Denise (30 April 2013). "Anders Holm on Pretend-Dating Mindy Kaling, Godlessness, and Nudity". Vulture. New York.
- ↑ "About ANDERS HOLM". Comedy Central. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- ↑ "HOW "WORKAHOLICS" STAR ANDERS HOLM GOT BUSY WRITING TV SHOWS AND MOVIES". fastcocreate.com. January 14, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (June 9, 2016). "'Workaholics' Creators, Seth Rogen Team for Action Comedy 'Game Over, Man!'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Oltuski, Romy (20 June 2016). "#ManCrushMonday: Anders Holm". Harper's Bazaar.
- ↑ Johnson, Brittany (29 August 2012). "Anders Holm: He became a 'Workaholic' in Madison". The Weekly. University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- ↑ Webber, Stephanie (January 8, 2014). "Anders Holm, Workaholics Star, Welcomes Baby Boy With Wife Emma". US magazine.
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