Billy Eichner
Birth Name:
Billy Eichner
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- Made his screen acting debut in the film "What Happens in Vegas" in 2008
- Started out as a correspondent on the "Nighttime Clap" series in 2006
- Quote: "I would not have a career without Facebook and Twitter․ That's the truth․ Because it was my videos getting circulated on social media that brought me to the attention of all these blogs, and that's what led to this TV show․"
- Best known as the creator, executive producer, and star of "Funny or Die's Billy on the Street․"
- Has a recurring role on the TV series "Parks and Recreation" as Craig
- Is the voice of Ambrose on the animated series "Bob's Burgers․"
Awards
- 2013Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Game Show Host:Nominated
- 2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program:Nominated
- 2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Sketch Series:Nominated
- 2018OFTA Television Award - Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2019Gold Derby TV Award - Variety Performer of the Decade:Nominated
- 2019IFJA Award - Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance:Nominated
- 2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Variety Series:Nominated
- 2019WAFCA Award - Best Voice Performance:Nominated
- 2022HMMA Award - Best Original Song - Feature Film:Nominated
- 2022HMMA Award - Song - Onscreen Performance:Winner
- 2023SCL Award - Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production:Nominated
- 2023Queerty - Film Performance:Nominated