Andy Samberg

Date of Birth: August 18, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Andy Samberg is a renowned American comedian, actor, musician, writer, and producer. Born as David A.J. Samberg, he later changed his name to Andy at the age of five. Samberg was born and raised in Berkeley, California, where he developed a passion for comedy and filmmaking at a young age. He attended Willard Junior High School and Berkeley High School before moving to New York City to study at the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Samberg first gained widespread recognition as a member of the comedy troupe The Lonely Island, which he co-founded with his childhood friends Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. The group became famous for their digital shorts, which gained a massive following on YouTube and led to Samberg’s successful tenure on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) from 2005 to 2012. Some of their most famous works include “Lazy Sunday,” “Dick in a Box,” and “I’m on a Boat.” After leaving SNL, Samberg transitioned to television and film, starring in the critically acclaimed comedy series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” where he played the lead role of Detective Jake Peralta. The show was a commercial success and earned Samberg a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2014. Andy Samberg has also appeared in several films, including “Hot Rod,” “That’s My Boy,” “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping,” and the animated “Hotel Transylvania” series. In addition to his acting career, Samberg has continued to produce music with The Lonely Island, further solidifying his status as a multi-talented entertainer.

5 Interesting Facts about Andy Samberg

1. Andy Samberg’s mother, Marjorie Isabel, is a retired kindergarten teacher, while his father, Joe Samberg, is a photographer.

2. He changed his name from David A.J. Samberg to Andy Samberg at the age of five because he disliked the name David.

3. Samberg was a major fan of “Saturday Night Live” growing up and eventually fulfilled his dream of becoming a cast member.

4. He co-founded The Lonely Island, a comedy music group, with his childhood friends Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone.

5. Samberg won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his role in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Andy Samberg

1. “I’m not really into the fame thing. I’m more into the experience of being on stage and the idea of making people laugh.”

2. “I’m a comedian, and I make silly movies. I’m not a heartthrob.”

3. “The Lonely Island started as just three guys who loved making each other laugh.”

4. “I feel like a lot of people say that they’re comedians, and they don’t do anything, but they say they’re a comedian.”

5. “I’m very comfortable being silly. It’s part of who I am.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Andy Samberg’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Andy Samberg has one child with his wife, musician Joanna Newsom. The couple welcomed their daughter in August 2017, but they have kept her name and much of her life private.