Ian Roberts

Birth Name:

Ian Michael Roberts

Birth Place:

Queens, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Director

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․"
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․"
Wrote and starred in the 2002 comedy "Martin & Orloff" along with fellow "Upright Citizens Brigade" member Matt Walsh
In 2010, appeared alongside late-night TV host Conan O'Brien in a series of promotional commercials for "Conan" on TBS

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

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