Danny McBride (b. 1976)

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Biography

Daniel Richard McBride is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer. Known for his unique acting and writing style, the accolades he has received include nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and four Satellite Awards.

Timeline

The story of Danny McBride, told in moments.

2006 Event

Starred in The Foot Fist Way, a low-budget comedy he co-wrote. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay saw it and helped get it distributed.

What was it like having Will Ferrell champion your work? Did that low budget help or limit the comedy?

2009 Event

Created and starred in Eastbound & Down on HBO, playing washed-up pitcher Kenny Powers. The show ran four seasons. "I'm the man who has the ball," Powers says. "I'm the man who can throw it faster than fuck."

How much of Kenny Powers is you? Is playing despicable characters freeing?

2018 Event

Created and starred in The Righteous Gemstones on HBO, a satire about a televangelist mega-church family. The show ran four seasons.

What do televangelists and comedians have in common? Why does religion make such good comedy?

Artifacts (11)

Underworld

The official novelization of the third installment of the Underworld film series--a prequel to the first two films that explores the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the ageless,...

2003

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The Complete Underworld

The first Underworld film introduced the world to the sexy, dangerous vampire Selene and Michael, a Lycan/Vampire hybrid. Then the sequel Underworld Evolution continued their adventures. Now, both...

2007

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Your Highness

Danny McBride writes the companion comic to the upcoming blockbuster from Universal, Your Highness! Prince Fabious is the pride of his kingdom his exploits are the stuff of legend. To keep the kingdom...

2011

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Thrilling Tales of Modern Men: Stories

An addictive, unpredictable, darkly hilarious collection of stories from Danny McBride— the beloved creator and star of The Righteous Gemstones and Eastbound & Down. There are many sides to Danny...

2026

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Your Highness

Danny McBride writes the prequel to _Your Highness_, the upcoming blockbuster from Universal! Prince Fabious is the pride of his kingdomhis exploits are the stuff of legend. To keep the kingdom of...

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The reaction was either absolute adoration or total disgust. Complete opposites....

s left New Zealand for Australia. Williams had found being a 'star' in New Zealand was not all fun. He said "The reaction was either absolute adoration or total disgust. Complete opposites. I was very...

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I didn't feel like I was ready for anything. There was constant touring, televis...

ong peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand Charts for 3 weeks. The fame stunned the young singer and Williams said "I didn't feel like I was ready for anything. There was constant touring, television,...

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Todd [Hunter] gave me a call out of the blue, flew me over, sat me at the kitche...

by Todd Hunter of the New Zealand rock band Dragon to join. In a 2013 interview, Williams recalls "Todd [Hunter] gave me a call out of the blue, flew me over, sat me at the kitchen table and said...

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Underworld: Screenplay

2002

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Underworld Evolution

2005

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Faith-Sealed Hope

2022

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