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Ed Helms Biography

Birth Name:Edward Paul Helms

Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Director, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Received an honorary doctorate degree from Knox College
  • Graduated from Oberlin College in 1996 with a degree in film theory and technology
  • Studied improvisation with the Upright Citizens Brigade
  • Started out as a stand-up comedian
  • Quote: "The most important thing is to be a good conduit for the material․ That's like the most critical aspect of my job, I would say, is to deliver the material in a way that's compatible with the sensibility of the show and that ultimately is hilarious․"
  • Well known for his role as Andy Bernard on the sitcom "The Office․"
  • Is a member of the band The Lonesome Trio
  • Possesses the ability to play the piano, guitar and banjo
  • Wrote "Stu's Song," for 2009's "Hangover․"

Awards

  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2007TV Guide Award-Favorite Ensemble: winner
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2008Future Classic Award-: winner
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Rockstar Moment: nominated
  • 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: winner
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Comedy: nominated
  • 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: winner
  • 2018IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice: Fight: nominated
  • 2021HCA Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated