Ed Helms
Birth Name:
Edward Paul Helms
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Director, Music department
Fast Facts
- Graduated from Oberlin College in 1996 with a degree in film theory and technology
- Received an honorary doctorate degree from Knox College
- Started out as a stand-up comedian
- Studied improvisation with the Upright Citizens Brigade
- 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 AwardWinner
- 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