Danny McBride

Date of Birth: December 29, 1976

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Daniel Richard McBride, more commonly known as Danny McBride, is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He was born on December 29, 1976, in Statesboro, Georgia. McBride is best known for his unique brand of humor, which often includes crude, brash, and over-the-top characters. He gained significant recognition for his role as Kenny Powers in the HBO television series “Eastbound & Down,” which he also co-created. McBride grew up in Virginia and attended the North Carolina School of the Arts, where he met frequent collaborators Jody Hill and David Gordon Green. This trio has worked on multiple projects together, including “The Foot Fist Way” and “Vice Principals.” McBride’s career took off with his role in “Pineapple Express” (2008), leading to other notable performances in movies like “Tropic Thunder” (2008) and “This Is the End” (2013).

5 Interesting Facts about Danny McBride

1. Danny McBride co-created the HBO series “Eastbound & Down,” in which he starred as the main character, Kenny Powers.

2. He has a distinctive Southern accent, which he uses to great comedic effect in many of his roles.

3. McBride’s first major film role was in the independent film “The Foot Fist Way,” which he co-wrote and starred in.

4. He voiced the character Bomb in the animated film “The Angry Birds Movie” (2016) and its sequel.

5. McBride has been friends with his frequent collaborators Jody Hill and David Gordon Green since attending film school together.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Danny McBride

1. “I always thought I could be a teacher because I really like young people.”

2. “I don’t really look at myself as the kind of person who craves attention, but I’ve never been to therapy so there’s probably a lot of stuff about myself that I don’t know.”

3. “I think sometimes when you’re really too close to something, you can lose perspective on it.”

4. “I don’t know if my brand of humor is for everyone, but I think it’s important to be yourself.”

5. “Comedy is about finding the truth and exposing it.”