Danny McBride
Acting
Biography
Danny McBride is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his sharp, offbeat humor and collaborations with filmmaker Jody Hill. He rose to fame with Eastbound & Down (2009–2013), where he starred as disgraced pitcher Kenny Powers, and went on to co-create and star in acclaimed HBO series like Vice Principals (2016–2017) and The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present). McBride has also appeared in films including Pineapple Express (2008), Tropic Thunder (2008), and This Is the End (2013), solidifying his reputation for bold, irreverent comedy.
Born: December 29, 1976
Place of Birth: Statesboro, Georgia, USA
Known For
Alien: Covenant - Crew Messages
Before entering hypersleep aboard the USCSS Covenant, several members of the crew record final messages for their loved ones at home. Daniels tells her father how excited she is to be colonizing a distant planet; Oram talks religiously about their responsibility in creating a new world; Rosie expresses her loneliness at the thought of being out in deep space; Lopé makes a businesslike final status report, expressing his concern that a six–strong squad may not be adequate protection for the mission, and Tennessee shares a drink with his younger brother and comes clean to the Weyland-Yutani Corporation about his felony record, of which they were previously unaware.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.
The Righteous Gemstones
The story of a world-famous televangelist family with a history of deviance, greed and, yes, charitable work, all in the name of Jesus.
Eastbound & Down
Years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to teach phys ed at his old middle school.
Superbad
Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
Despicable Me
Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.
Good Vibes
Transplanted Jersey boy Mondo and his best buddy Woodie live out their California dreams in the colorful beach community of Playa Del Toro, where the likeable, down-to-earth duo search out the wildest parties, prettiest girls and biggest waves. While Mondo tries to look the part among the tanned, sculpted rich kids, his portly frame is sometimes a source of embarrassment, especially when he tries to impress super-cool Jenna. Through thick and thin, however, Woodie and his heart of gold is always by Mondo's side. "I've never had a bro before,'' Woodie says. "I've always been kind of a loner, but it's fun being loners together.''
Vice Principals
After North Jackson High's long-time principal steps down to tend to his ailing wife, Neal Gamby and Lee Russell, the school's vice principals, are forced to put their mutual disdain aside and form an unholy alliance in order to sabotage the newly appointed principal, Dr. Belinda Brown.
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos
A darkly twisted psychological drama, ‘Phobos’ is a short film set before the events of ‘Alien: Covenant’. The film follows the crew of the ill-fated colony ship Covenant, on what amounts to a highly unorthodox job ‘interview’ for their upcoming mission, masterminded by their employer, the Weyland Yutani Corporation.
Conan
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Filmography
as Bomb (voice)
as Rick (voice)
as Slim
as Jesse Gemstone
as Bomb (voice)
as Sonny
as Tennessee
as Tennessee
as Tennessee
as Tennessee
as Danny McBride
as Tennessee
as Tramp
as Neal Gamby
as Honey Mustard (voice)
as Bomb (voice)
as Self
as Tony Lazarus
as Police Sheriff
as Nick
as Orpheus (voice)
as Colonel "Fingers" Lacy
as Frank
as Self
as Self
as Vernon Tull
as Danny McBride
as Sebastian
as Ms. Teets (voice)
as Dwayne
as Wolf Boss (voice)
as MCA (B-Boys 1)
as Thadeous
as Self
as Lonnie
as Fred McDade (voice)
as Jim Miller
as Will Stanton
as Caucasian Crackhead
as Self
as Kenny Powers
as Head of Security (uncredited)
as Cody
as Red
as Don
as Martin
as Buddy at Party (uncredited)
as Rico
as Fred Simmons
as Bust-Ass (as Danny R. McBride)
as Self
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)