Samberg Andy

Andy Samberg — Public Profile

Birth name: Andrew Ross Samberg

Born: August 18, 1978, Berkeley, California, United States

Nationality: American

Occupation: Actor, comedian, writer, producer, musician

Career highlights

• Co‑founder of The Lonely Island comedy group with Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone; known for viral digital shorts and albums such as Incredibad (2009) and Turtleneck & Chain (2011).
• Longtime cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2005 to 2012, contributing popular digital shorts including Lazy Sunday and Dick in a Box.
• Lead role as Jake Peralta on NBC's Brooklyn Nine‑Nine (2013–2021), a comedy series that earned critical acclaim and multiple awards.

Notable works

• Film: Hot Rod (2007); Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016); other film projects and voice roles.
• Animation: Voices Johnny in the Hotel Transylvania film series.
• Television/Streaming: Palm Springs (2020) – a widely praised romantic comedy released for streaming; ongoing film/TV production and voice work.

Recent projects

• Palm Springs (2020) – premiered at Sundance and released on streaming platforms, receiving strong reviews for its humor and charm.
• Continued collaboration with The Lonely Island on music, film, and television projects as a producer/star.
• Guest and recurring appearances in film and television, plus continued work in voice acting for animated features.

Personal life

• Spouse: Joanna Newsom (married since 2013), American singer-songwriter and harpist.
• Public profile emphasizes a balance between comedy work, acting, and producing, with a focus on family and creative projects.

Social media presence

• Instagram: @andysamberg
• X / Twitter: @andysamberg

Notes

Public information about birthplace is widely reported as Berkeley, California. If sources list Oakland, California, official records for a given source may vary; the commonly cited birthplace is Berkeley.