Brian Huskey | |
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 Huskey in 2014 | |
| Born | September 8, 1968 |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Greensboro (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, writer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Children | 1 |
Brian Huskey (born September 8, 1968) is an American character actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his roles in comedy programs such as People of Earth , Childrens Hospital , Veep , and Another Period . He also provides the voice of Regular Sized Rudy on the animated comedy Bob's Burgers .
Huskey was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and did not get to know his biological father until he was around age 15. He attended Charlotte Country Day School for the entirety of grade school and high school, graduating in 1987. [1] He attended University of North Carolina at Greensboro, graduating with a degree in English and minor in photography. Around this time, he began to play bass guitar in the band Bicycle Face. [1]
Huskey later relocated to New York City to attend phototography school and worked as a photographer's assistant. He met and was later roommates with Rob Corddry. [1]
Huskey studied and performed improvisational comedy during the start of the original Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCB) in New York City and had each of the "UCB4" (Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, Amy Poehler and Ian Roberts) as teachers. From there, he frequently appeared in comedy sketches on Late Night with Conan O'Brien for many years and was a panelist on VH1's Best Week Ever . [1]
At UCB, Huskey was a member of the sketch comedy troupe The Naked Babies, with comedians Rob Corddry, Seth Morris and John Ross Bowie. He has since worked on Corddry's Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital , playing the role of Chet the creepy EMT worker, as well as alter ego Mark Splorn. Huskey also appeared as correspondent Duncan Birch on the IFC cable news satire Onion News Network . [2]
Other programs in which Huskey co-starred include Damage Control and Free Radio . Huskey also appeared on the sitcoms Selfie and The Real O'Neals . [2]
He made some notable early television appearances in a series of commercials opposite Molly Erdman in a campaign for Sonic Drive-In. Both actors would later be fired from this role as the result of an Onion News Network veterans parody he wrote and performed. Huskey has appeared in commercials for Wendy's, and, in 2011, "The Swagger Wagon" ad campaign for the Toyota Sienna. [3] He has appeared in a campaign for Bai Brands alongside Justin Timberlake. [4]
Huskey has also made many guest appearances on comedy programs including Community , Parks and Recreation , Nick Swardson's Pretend Time , Worst Week , Happy Endings , Animal Practice , The Inbetweeners , Workaholics , and Veep . He has appeared in films such as Superbad , Step Brothers , Semi-Pro , and Meet Dave . [2]
He starred in the YouTube miniseries If Google Was A Guy on the YouTube channel CollegeHumor, acting as an anthropomorphic visualization of the search engine Google. [5]
In 2014, Huskey co-wrote the film A Better You, with UCB co-founder Matt Walsh. Huskey starred in the film and Walsh directed.
He co-created, co-wrote and starred in his own Adult Swim television specials, Mr. Neighbor's House in 2016, and Mr. Neighbor's House 2 in 2018. The dark comic series is described as a David Lynch-esque kid's show that plays with the fragmentation of the title character's mind.
In 2020, he began co-hosting the podcast Bald Talk alongside Charlie Sanders, where they interview other fellow balding comedic actors. Huskey has also been a regular on many other comedic podcasts, including Comedy Bang! Bang! , Improv4Humans, and Womp It Up! where he plays the role of Seth Wompler.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | The Bourne Identity | Research tech #3 | |
| 2004 | Terrorists | Howie | |
| 2007 | Superbad | Elementary Principal | |
| 2008 | Semi-Pro | White Pants | |
| 2008 | Meet Dave | Lieutenant Right Arm | |
| 2008 | Step Brothers | Interviewer | |
| 2009 | Shrink | Film Executive #1 | |
| 2009 | Land of the Lost | Teacher | |
| 2009 | The Scenesters | Bill | |
| 2009 | Taking Chances | Edwin Goosewiite | |
| 2010 | Breast Picture | Mitchell | |
| 2011 | Fright Night | Rick Lee | |
| 2011 | Let Go | Man Passing By | |
| 2013 | iSteve | Professor Palladino | |
| 2013 | This is the End | Headless Man | |
| 2013 | Coffee Town | Manager | |
| 2013 | The To Do List | High School Principal | |
| 2013 | Tarzan | Mr. Smith (voice) | |
| 2014 | Someone Marry Barry | Minister Hagen | |
| 2014 | Premature | Principal Hansen | |
| 2014 | Neighbors | Bill Wazakowski | |
| 2014 | Search Party | Pargo | |
| 2014 | A Better You | Ron | Also writer |
| 2015 | Manny Pacquiao Becomes a Professional Wrestler | Chet Carmichael | Short film |
| 2015 | Grand Zero | Peter | Short film |
| 2016 | Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | Bill Wazakowski | |
| 2016 | Opening Night | Lee | |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Teller | |
| 2017 | Father Figures | Joel | |
| 2018 | Taco Shop | Bruce | |
| 2018 | A Futile and Stupid Gesture | John Landis | |
| 2018 | Ant-Man and the Wasp | Elementary School Teacher | |
| 2019 | Mope | Eric | |
| 2021 | Sound of Violence | Mr. Bell | |
| 2022 | The Bob's Burgers Movie | Regular-Sized Rudy (voice) | |
| 2022 | Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe | Richard Wack (voice) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | Upright Citizens Brigade | Grim Reaper / Rabbi | 2 episodes |
| 2002–2006 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | White Collar Crime Prisoner / Group Leader / Spock | 4 episodes |
| 2004 | Crossballs: The Debate Show | Various | Also writer |
| 2004–2005 | Best Week Ever | Panelist | 9 episodes |
| 2005 | Damage Control | Various | |
| 2005 | As the World Turns | Moe | Episode #1.12554 |
| 2005 | Cheap Seats | Maury Zimbalist / Slider | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | Free Radio | James Reed | 17 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | Worst Week | Dr. Royce | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2011 | The Onion News Network | Duncan Birch | 14 episodes |
| 2008–2016 | Childrens Hospital | Chet Mandvanteussen | 26 episodes; also writer |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation | Morgan | Episode: "Canvassing" |
| 2009 | Glenn Martin, DDS | Peter (voice) | Episode: "From Here to Fraternity" |
| 2010 | Conan | TBS Executive | Episode: "Baa Baa Blackmail" |
| 2010–2011 | Nick Swardson's Pretend Time | Various Roles | 4 episodes |
| 2011 | Workaholics | Robbie | Episode: "Piss & Shit" |
| 2011 | Happy Endings | Dr. Charles | Episode: "The Girl with the David Tattoo" |
| 2011 | House | Dr. Riggin | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Buffet Man | Episode: "Vow of Silence" |
| 2011 | Funny or Die Presents | Shits Von Biggenheim | Segment: "Juggalo News" |
| 2012 | Hart of Dixie | Eric Sunberg | Episode: "Aliens & Aliases" |
| 2012 | Community | Professor Gilbar | Episode: "Curriculum Unavailable" |
| 2012 | Burning Love | Hershel | Episode: "Pool Party" |
| 2012 | The Newsroom | Jake Watson | Episode: "We Just Decided To" |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Dr. Klinky von Tankerman | Episode: "Amy Poehler Wears a Black Jacket & Grey Pants" |
| 2012 | Breaking In | Episode: "Chasing Amy and Molly" | |
| 2012 | Sullivan & Son | Health Inspector | Episode: "The Bribe" |
| 2012 | Guys with Kids | Bryce | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2012 | The Inbetweeners | Mr. Sutherland | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Crash & Bernstein | Coach Vanover | Episode: "Coach Crash" |
| 2012–2013 | Animal Practice | Nurse Howard | 3 episodes |
| 2012–2019 | Veep | Leon West | 16 episodes |
| 2013 | Bad Samaritans | Mel | Episode: "Dog Pound" |
| 2013 | How I Met Your Mother | Rand | Episode: "Something New" |
| 2013 | Arrested Development | Chorizo Salesman | Episode: "Flight of the Phoenix" |
| 2013 | The Goodwin Games | Sleazy Party Dude | Episode: "Welcome Home, Goodwins" |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs | Andy Secunda | Episode: "The Ring" |
| 2013 | NCIS | Front Desk Clerk, Chevy Chase Lodge | Episode: "Alibi" |
| 2013 | For-Profit Online University | FPOU_PROF_300954 | TV special |
| 2013–2015 | Kroll Show | Various | 3 episodes; also writer |
| 2013–present | Bob's Burgers | Regular-Sized Rudy / various characters (voice) | 48 episodes |
| 2014 | Betas | Lambert | Episode: "Blinded by the Light" |
| 2014 | The Neighbors | Professor Clint Vance | Episode: "Man, Actually" |
| 2014 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Mr. Henders | Episode: "The Apartment" |
| 2014 | Suburgatory | Podiatrist | Episode: "I'm Just Not That Into Me" |
| 2014 | Legit | Zach | Episode: "Intervention" |
| 2014 | Terry the Tomboy | Mayor Destero | TV movie |
| 2014 | The Hotwives of Orlando | Alex the Plumber | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Newsreaders | Wayne | Episode: "Roswell, New Mexico; Skip Goes to a Wedding" |
| 2014 | Selfie | Larry | 9 episodes |
| 2015 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Johnny Tigers | Episode: "Eddie George Wears a Navy Suit and Half-Zip Pullover" |
| 2015 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Doctor | Episode: "Marketing to Doctors" |
| 2015 | Big Time in Hollywood, FL | Teacher | Episode: "To Catch a Paparazzi" |
| 2015 | The Returned | Glenn | Episode: "Rowan" |
| 2015 | The Comedians | Brian from The Seth & Brian Show | Episode: "Orange You the New Black Guy" |
| 2015 | BoJack Horseman | Richard Nixon / Security Guard (voice) | Episode: "The Shot" |
| 2015 | The Grinder | Albert Krantz | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | Carl Thorson | Episode: "Host John Mayer/Andy Cohen/Alison Becker/John Legend" |
| 2015–2018 | Another Period | Victor Schmemmerhorn-Fish V | 17 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | The Real O'Neals | Father Phil | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ | Major Domo Gustav | Episode: "Amir Is Glenn's Mentor" |
| 2016 | Preacher | Ted Reyerson | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2016 | Mr. Neighbor's House | Mr. Neighbor | TV special; also creator, executive producer, writer |
| 2016 | Son of Zorn | Josh | Episode: "Return of the Drinking Buddy" |
| 2016 | Talking Tom and Friends | Director (voice) | Episode: "The Famous Monster" |
| 2016 | Fresh Off the Boat | Harvey | Episode: "The Taming of the Dads" |
| 2016–2017 | People of Earth | Richard Shenk / Schultz | 20 episodes |
| 2017 | The Mindy Project | Tim | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | American Dad! | Veterinarian (voice) | Episode: "A Nice Night for a Drive" |
| 2017 | Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later | Bickering Husband | Episode: "Tigerclaw" |
| 2017–2018 | New Girl | Merle Streep | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | A Tale of Two Coreys | Bernie Haim | Television film |
| 2018 | The X-Files | Reginald Murgatroid | Episode: "The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat" |
| 2018 | This Close | Gus | Episode: "Like I Always Wanted" |
| 2018 | For the People | Con Man | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2018 | Mr. Neighbor's House 2 | Mr. Neighbor | TV special; also creator, executive producer, writer |
| 2018 | Ghost Story Club | Jotham | Episode: "The Troll Kings" |
| 2018 | Ghosted | FAA Agent Corliss | Episode: "The Airplane" |
| 2018 | Fortune Cookie | Andrew | Episode: "The Uh-Cult" |
| 2019 | Splitting Up Together | Dr. Weiss | Episode: "Contact High" |
| 2019 | Drunk History | Max Jacobson | Episode: "Drugs" |
| 2020 | Medical Police | Chet | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Archibald's Next Big Thing | Max (voice) | Episode: "Big Fun Town/New Crackridge" |
| 2020–2022 | Central Park | Various voices | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | The George Lucas Talk Show | Himself | Episode: "May the AR Be LI$$ You - Season I: The Phantom Arli$$" |
| 2021 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Gary | Episode: "2020: A Year In Review" |
| 2022 | Pam & Tommy | Albert | Episode: "Destroyer of Worlds" |
| 2023 | Chicago Med | Walter Crotty | Episode: "Those Times You Have to Cross the Line" |
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II | Watergate Spy | Episode: "VII" |
| 2023 | Lucky Hank | George Saunders | Episode: "George Saunders" |
| 2023 | American Born Chinese | Mr. Larkins | 4 episodes |
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