Danny McBride
Biography
Danny McBride is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his sharp, offbeat humor and collaborations with filmmaker Jody Hill. He rose to fame with Eastbound & Down (2009–2013), where he starred as disgraced pitcher Kenny Powers, and went on to co-create and star in acclaimed HBO series like Vice Principals (2016–2017) and The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present). McBride has also appeared in films including Pineapple Express (2008), Tropic Thunder (2008), and This Is the End (2013), solidifying his reputation for bold, irreverent comedy.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Pineapple Express
as Red
2008
Hot Rod
as Rico
2007
Despicable Me
as Fred McDade (voice)
2010
Up in the Air
as Jim Miller
2009
Tropic Thunder
as Cody
2008
Drillbit Taylor
as Don
2008
All the Real Girls
as Bust-Ass (as Danny R. McBride)
2003
The Foot Fist Way
as Fred Simmons
2006
Fanboys
as Head of Security (uncredited)
2009
Due Date
as Lonnie
2010
Fight for Your Right Revisited
as MCA (B-Boys 1)
2011
30 Minutes or Less
as Dwayne
2011
Your Highness
as Thadeous
2011
The Roadie
as Sebastian
2012
Observe and Report
as Caucasian Crackhead
2009
Land of the Lost
as Will Stanton
2009
This Is the End
as Danny McBride
2013
The Sins of the Nude
2007
As I Lay Dying
as Vernon Tull
2013
Clear History
as Frank
2013
TV Appearances
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
Eastbound & Down
as Kenny Powers
2009
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2014
Vice Principals
as Neal Gamby
2016
Good Vibes
as Ms. Teets (voice)
2011
Chelsea
as Self
2016
The Righteous Gemstones
as Jesse Gemstone
2019
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Off Camera with Sam Jones
as Self
2014
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2009
Conan
as Self
2010
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
2003