Danny Pudi
Birth Name:
Daniel Mark Pudi
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- Received a nomination for an INOCA Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2021 for his role in "Mythic Quest․"
- Won the Chris Farley Scholarship while studying at Marquette University, which led to meeting comics Jim Breuer and Dave Chappelle at an improv event
- Attended Notre Dame College Prep in Niles, Ill
- Studied improv at The Second City in Chicago
- Graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis․, with a bachelor's degree in communication and theatre
- Is of both Indian and Polish descent, and was raised speaking Polish
- Is the father of twin sons, James Timothy and Fiona Leigh
- Married Bridget Showalter, whom he met as a freshman at Marquette, on June 5, 2004
- Worked as a recruiter for an executive search firm while seeking his early TV and film roles
- Quote: "You know, I’ve never dwelt on 'making it․' Just being able to make people laugh and work in a creative environment is enough for me․ Of course, if I can make a good living doing it, that’s a really nice bonus․"
- Best known for his portrayal of Abed Nadir on NBC's "Community," an eccentric, fourth wall-breaking character based on a real-life friend showrunner Dan Harmon
- Has appeared in TV ads for Snickers, Verizon and T-Mobile, among others
- Earned the nickname "Study Poison" while at Marquette University
- First met "Community" co-star Jeff McHale while working on a pilot called "Giants of Radio․"
- Gave the 2013 commencement address at Notre Dame College Prep
- Is a big fan of sports, especially of the Marquette basketball team
- Is an avid runner who tries to run five or six days a week and often participates in marathons
Awards
- 2010Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
- 2010Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2011Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2011INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2011TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Comedy:Nominated
- 2012Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2012Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2012Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
- 2012OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2012TV Guide Award - Favorite Ensemble:Winner
- 2013Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series:Nominated
- 2018BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series:Winner
- 2021HCA Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy:Nominated
- 2021OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated