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Jason Mantzoukas Biography

Birth Name:Jason Mantzoukas

Birth Place:Nahant, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was named a part of Time Out New York magazine's best improv duo in 2006
  • Attended Middlebury College, where he started improvisational performances
  • Started performing with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in 1998
  • Best known for playing Rafi in "The League" and Nadal in "The Dictator․"
  • Co-host of the film discussion podcast "How Did This Get Made?" with Paul Scheer and June Diane Raphael
  • Has performed alongside fellow comic Ed Herbstman as the duo "The Mantzoukas Brothers․"
  • Has served as a drummer for the band Slygoul

Awards

  • 2016BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
  • 2016BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
  • 2017OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2018IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated