Ike Barinholtz

Birth Name:

Isaac Barinholtz

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

Co-founded The Lindbergh Babies, an L․A․ based improv group
Briefly attended Boston University before leaving to pursue his acting career
Before becoming a comic, he worked for the Chicago Transit Authority
Began his comedy career by attending classes at Second City, ImprovOlympic and Annoyance Theatre
After several years of working in improv theater groups, he landed his first recurring screen role on MADtv in 2002, a series he would appear on for five years
Broke his neck while performing a stunt during the filming of "The Pact․"
Made an audition tape to star on "Game of Thrones," but destroyed the tape because he thought his performance was horrible
Performed in Amsterdam alongside comics Jordan Peele and Jason Sudeikis
Planned on becoming a politician as a teen, but turned to comedy after relocating to Los Angeles

2013WGA Award (TV) - New Series:Nominated
2017The BAM Award - Best Cast:Nominated
2018NMFC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2024WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety Sketch Series:Nominated
2025Astra TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2025Astra TV Award - Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Comedy Series:Nominated
2025Dorian Award - Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy:Nominated
2025Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
2025STARmeter Award - Fan Favorite Ensemble:Winner
2025OFTA Television Award - Best Casting & Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
2025OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2025Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2026Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2026Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
2026Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner

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