Date of Birth: January 24, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Ed Helms is an American actor, comedian, and singer, best known for his work on television and in film. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Helms developed an interest in performing arts at a young age. He graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio, where he studied film theory and technology. After college, Helms moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy, joining the sketch comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade and performing stand-up. Helms first gained widespread recognition as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” from 2002 to 2006. His breakout role came when he was cast as Andy Bernard on the American version of “The Office,” a role he played from 2006 to 2013. Helms then transitioned to film, starring in blockbuster comedies like “The Hangover” trilogy, “Cedar Rapids,” and “Vacation.” In addition to his acting career, Helms is a talented musician, often incorporating his banjo-playing skills into his performances. He also co-created and starred in the comedy series “Rutherford Falls.”
5 Interesting Facts about Ed Helms
1. Ed Helms is an accomplished banjo player and has performed with bluegrass bands like The Lonesome Trio.
2. He graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in film theory and technology.
3. Helms had open-heart surgery at the age of 14 to correct a congenital heart defect.
4. He co-founded the production company Pacific Electric Picture Company.
5. Helms has been a vocal advocate for environmental causes and has worked with organizations like the Sierra Club.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ed Helms
1. “I think the most fun thing about a comedy is that the idea for a joke can come out of anywhere.”
2. “One of the things I love about acting is that you can enter into any profession and have a little bit of knowledge about everything.”
3. “Comedy is so subjective, you know?”
4. “I love the process of making a movie so much as an actor that I can only imagine I would love that even more as a director.”
5. “The best comedy to me—the best timing—is when you don’t see it coming.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Ed Helms’ highest net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Ed Helms has one child, a daughter, although he keeps details about his family life private.
Relevant Links
1. [Ed Helms on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1159180/
2. [Ed Helms on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Helms
3. [Ed Helms’ Twitter](https://twitter.com/edhelms
4. [Ed Helms’ Interview on NPR](https://www.npr.org/people/195875868/ed-helms
5. [Ed Helms’ Filmography on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/ed_helms
