Rob Corddry

Birth Name:

Robert William Corddry

Birth Place:

Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Director

Was nominated for a Streamy Award for best writing for a comedy web series in 2009 for "Childrens Hospital․"
Originally intended to major in journalism at the University of Massachusetts, but stuck to the major for only two days before focusing on drama
After moving to New York City, he earned money working as a security guard at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and handing out menus for a Mexican restaurant
His best known film role is in "Hot Tub Time Machine" as the washed up party guy Lou Dorchen
As a correspondent on the comedy news program "The Daily Show," he is remembered for his comprehensive "dong-based" reporting from North Korea
As a member of Boy Scout Troop 19, he made it to the rank of Eagle Scout
Joined the Theta Chapter of the Theta Chi Fraternity at the University of Massachusetts

2009Streamy Award - Best Male Actor in a Comedy Web Series:Nominated
2009Streamy Award - Best Writing for a Comedy Web Series:Nominated
2009Webby Award - Video - Best Individual Performance:Nominated
2009Webby Award - Video - Comedy: Longform:Winner
2012Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs:Winner
2013Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2013PFCS Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
2013Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs:Winner
2014Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program:Nominated
2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program:Nominated
2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series:Winner
2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series:Winner

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