Portrait of Danny McBride

Danny McBride

Acting

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.

Born: December 29, 1976

Place of Birth: Statesboro, Georgia, USA

Filmography

2026
2019
Zeroville

as Slim

2019
The Righteous Gemstones

as Jesse Gemstone

2019
2018
Arizona

as Sonny

2017
Alien: Covenant

as Tennessee

2017
The Disaster Artist

as Danny McBride

2016
2016
Vice Principals

as Neal Gamby

2016
Sausage Party

as Honey Mustard (voice)

2016
The Angry Birds Movie

as Bomb (voice)

2016
Chelsea

as Self

2015
Don Verdean

as Tony Lazarus

2015
The Sound and the Fury

as Police Sheriff

2015
2015
Hell and Back

as Orpheus (voice)

2015
Aloha

as Colonel "Fingers" Lacy

2014
2013
As I Lay Dying

as Vernon Tull

2013
This Is the End

as Danny McBride

2012
The Roadie

as Sebastian

2011
Good Vibes

as Ms. Teets (voice)

2011
2011
Kung Fu Panda 2

as Wolf Boss (voice)

2011
2011
Your Highness

as Thadeous

2010
Conan

as Self

2010
Due Date

as Lonnie

2010
Despicable Me

as Fred McDade (voice)

2009
Up in the Air

as Jim Miller

2009
Land of the Lost

as Will Stanton

2009
Observe and Report

as Caucasian Crackhead

2009
Eastbound & Down

as Kenny Powers

2009
Fanboys

as Head of Security (uncredited)

2008
2008
2007
2007
Superbad

as Buddy at Party (uncredited)

2007
Hot Rod

as Rico

2006
The Foot Fist Way

as Fred Simmons

2003
All the Real Girls

as Bust-Ass (as Danny R. McBride)

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)