Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1983-04-04
- Born Place: Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Also Known As:
Eric Andre
Eric André
Eric André is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician, renowned for his unconventional and often surreal comedic style. Born Eric Samuel André on April 4, 1983, in Boca Raton, Florida, he is of Ashkenazi Jewish and Afro-Haitian descent. He graduated from the Berklee College of Music in 2005 with a degree in double bass performance. André's breakthrough came with the creation of The Eric André Show, a late-night parody series on Adult Swim known for its chaotic pranks and absurd humor . He has also appeared in various television series, including Man Seeking Woman, Disenchantment, and Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, and voiced the character Azizi in Disney's 2019 remake of The Lion King. In addition to his acting career, André performs music under the stage name Blarf and has released works such as the EP BLARF in 2014 and the album Cease & Desist in 2019 . His 2021 Netflix film Bad Trip, which he co-wrote and starred in, received positive reviews for its inventive blend of hidden-camera pranks and narrative storytelling . Despite early struggles in his career, including periods of homelessness in New York City, André's unique comedic voice and resilience have established him as a distinctive figure in contemporary comedy .
