Blake Anderson
Blake Raymond Anderson (born March 2, 1984) is an American actor, comedian, producer, screenwriter, and fashion designer. Beginning in 2006, Anderson helped create and join the sketch-comedy troupe Mail Order Comedy, which produced online videos and sketches, such as those involving the rap band The Wizards, along with co-members Anders Holm, Adam DeVine, and Kyle Newacheck. In 2011, Anderson, along with Holm, DeVine, and Newacheck, began starring as fictional versions of themselves in the Comedy Central comedy television series Workaholics, which Anderson co-created. Workaholics ran on the network from 2011 until 2017, airing seven seasons in total. Anderson has appeared in other film and television works, often with other members of Mail Order Comedy.
Blake Anderson | |
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 Anderson at WonderCon 2022 | |
| Born | Blake Raymond Anderson March 2, 1984 |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) | Rachael Finley
(m. 2012; div. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
In 2017, Anderson was nominated for two Behind the Voice Actors' People's Choice Voice Acting Awards for his work on Voltron: Legendary Defender, winning the nomination for Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series. He was also nominated for a Young Hollywood Award in 2014.
Early life
Anderson was born in Sacramento County, California, on March 2, 1984. He attended Clayton Valley High School in Concord, California. He later moved to Los Angeles to work with improvisational comedy troupes such as The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade.[1] While working as a pizza delivery driver, he attended Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, where he met future co-star Adam DeVine.[2]
Career
In 2006, Anderson formed the sketch comedy group Mail Order Comedy with Anders Holm, Adam DeVine, and Kyle Newacheck and achieved YouTube notoriety. In 2011 he played "Tad" on the Fox show Traffic Light. Next he had small cameos on HBO's Entourage and the Fox show House. He has gone on to appear in episodes of Community, Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, The Big Bang Theory, The Simpsons, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Drunk History, among others. He has starred on the Comedy Central show Workaholics (2011-2017), and the Hulu series Woke (2020–present).
He also tours the country to perform his stand-up comedy.[1]
In 2013 he co-created the fashion line Teenage with his then-wife, Rachael Finley.[3]
Personal life
Anderson is an avid fan of the East Bay area hip-hop scene, noting Lil B as one of his favorite performers.[4] He is also a die-hard Golden State Warriors and Oakland Athletics fan.
On December 17, 2011, Anderson required surgery after jumping from his roof onto a beer pong table during a house party and fracturing his spine.[5]
On September 7, 2012, Anderson married Rachael Finley.[6] They have one daughter, born in 2014,[7] and were divorced in 2017.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | 420 Special: Attack of the Show! from Jamaica | Yung Zeld | Wizard Performance |
| 2009 | Ratko: The Dictator's Son | Derek | |
| 2011 | The Legend of Awesomest Maximus | Greek Soldier #1 | |
| 2013 | Epic | Dagda | Voice |
| 2014 | Neighbors | Beer Pong Guy #2 | Cameo |
| 2015 | Dope | Will | |
| 2015 | Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse | Ron the Janitor | Cameo |
| 2018 | Game Over, Man! | Joel "Baby Dunc" | Also producer |
| 2018 | Show Dogs | Pigeon 3 | Voice |
| 2018 | The Package | Redneck Reginald | Also producer |
| 2020 | Spy Intervention | Smuts | |
| 2021 | North Hollywood | School Security Guard | |
| 2022 | The Out-Laws | Cousin RJ | [9] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Crossbows & Mustaches | 10 episodes Executive producer | |
| 2008 | Special Delivery | Himself | Episode: "Strike a Pose" |
| 2008 | The Dude's House | Blake | 3 episodes Co-creator, writer executive producer |
| 2008 | 5th Year | Blake | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | Traffic Light | Tad | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Entourage | Donny | Episode: "One Last Shot" |
| 2011 | House | Ethan | Episode: "Perils of Paranoia" |
| 2011–2017 | Workaholics | Blake Henderson | Co-creator, writer, executive producer |
| 2012 | Community | Attendant | Episode: "Contemporary Impressionists" |
| 2013 | Arrested Development | B. Lake | Episode: "Flight of the Phoenix"/"Moving Pictures" (Fateful Consequences release) |
| 2013–2014 | Loiter Squad | Himself | |
| 2014–2015 | Parks and Recreation | Mike Bean | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | The Eric Andre Show | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | Episode: "17 Chefs Compete" |
| 2015 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Screggie's Real Father | Episode: "Karen Gillan Wears a Black and White Striped Pullover and Coral Skirt" |
| 2015, 2017 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero | Hogarth (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | The Simpsons | Dickie (voice) | Episode: "Halloween of Horror" |
| 2015 | Drunk History | Alexei Leonov | Episode: "Space" |
| 2016 | Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade | Clint (voice) | TV short |
| 2016–2018 | Voltron: Legendary Defender | Matt Holt (voice) | Episode: "The Rise of Voltron", "Return of the Gladiator", "Tears of the Balmera", "Reunion", "Black Site", "A New Defender" |
| 2016 | The Big Bang Theory | Trevor | Episode: "The Line Substitution Solution" |
| 2016 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Don vs. Raph | Michelangelo (voice) | Short |
| 2017 | Uncle Grandpa | Ciabatta (voice) | Episode: "Full Grown Pizza" |
| 2017 | The Jellies! | RG (voice) | |
| 2018 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Constantine Kane | Episode: "Bachelor/ette Party" |
| 2019 | Mixed-ish | Cult member | Episode: "Becoming Bow" |
| 2020–present | Woke | Gunther | 16 episodes |
References
- "Blake Anderson's Bio". Comedy Central. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- Rollo & Grandy (September 2, 2011). "Rollo & Grady Interview :: Blake Anderson of Workaholics". RolloGrandy.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-30.
- Kilberg, Lauren (2014-05-20). "Blake Anderson of Workaholics and Wife Team Up for '90s-Vibe T-Shirt Line". Paste. Archived from the original on 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
- Evers, Derek (2011-05-11). "Workaholic Blake Anderson | Bothering". Impose Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
- AMANDA MIKELBERG (2011-12-24). "WATCH: 'Workaholics' star fractures spine after jumping from roof - New York Daily News". Articles.nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
- PUBLIC RECORD. "image". Archived from the original on 2013-10-26. Retrieved 2012-12-07.
- Webber, Stephanie (2014-03-08). "Blake Anderson, Workaholics Star, Welcomes Baby Girl Mars Ilah With Wife Rachael Finley". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on 2014-03-09. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- "'Workaholics' Blake Anderson's Divorce Final".
- Grobar, Matt (2021-10-28). "'The Out-Laws': Ellen Barkin, Nina Dobrev, Michael Rooker, Lil Rel Howery & More Round Out Cast Of Netflix Action Comedy". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
