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Ian Roberts Biography
Birth Name:Ian Michael Roberts
Birth Place:Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
Fast Facts
- Graduated from Iowa's Grinnell College in 1987
- Quote: "I kind of decided in my head, 'If I never make any money, I'll work minimum-wage jobs and I'll do what's fun․' And then, luckily, that all led to an actual career․"
- Wrote and starred in the 2002 comedy "Martin & Orloff" along with fellow "Upright Citizens Brigade" member Matt Walsh
- Besides his main work as an actor, has written several movie screenplays along with collaborator Jay Martel
- Has appeared in several notable TV series, including "Arrested Development," "Players" and "Reno 911!"
- Is co-founder and member of the improvisation comedy troupe "Upright Citizens Brigade․"
- In 2010, appeared alongside late-night TV host Conan O'Brien in a series of promotional commercials for "Conan" on TBS
Awards
- 2013WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series: nominated
- 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series: nominated
- 2014WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety - Music, Awards, Tributes - Specials: winner
- 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series: nominated
- 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: nominated
- 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program: nominated
- 2016Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series: nominated
- 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: winner
- 2016WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety - Sketch Series: nominated
- 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Television Movie: nominated