Danny McBride
Known for
A specialist in braggart, pathetically conceited antiheroes, American actor Danny McBride first became known with the independent comedy 'The Foot Fist Way' and as co-writer and star of the series 'Eastbound & Down', in which he brought to life the foul-mouthed former baseball player Kenny Powers. Born in Statesboro, Georgia, in 1976, he became a fixture of American comedy cinema with roles in 'Pineapple Express', 'Tropic Thunder' and 'This Is the End'. Alongside his creative partners David Gordon Green and Jody Hill he built the series 'Vice Principals' and 'The Righteous Gemstones', establishing himself as a television author as well as a performer. He has also co-written and appeared in the new 'Halloween' trilogy and tried the dramatic register in 'Alien: Covenant'. His humor combines crudeness, outsized ego and an underlying vulnerability that make his most disreputable characters endearing.
Danny McBride
39 Movies
4 Series
A specialist in braggart, pathetically conceited antiheroes, American actor Danny McBride first became known with the independent comedy 'The Foot Fist Way' and as co-writer and star of the series 'Eastbound & Down', in which he brought to life the foul-mouthed former baseball player Kenny Powers. Born in Statesboro, Georgia, in 1976, he became a fixture of American comedy cinema with roles in 'Pineapple Express', 'Tropic Thunder' and 'This Is the End'. Alongside his creative partners David Gordon Green and Jody Hill he built the series 'Vice Principals' and 'The Righteous Gemstones', establishing himself as a television author as well as a performer. He has also co-written and appeared in the new 'Halloween' trilogy and tried the dramatic register in 'Alien: Covenant'. His humor combines crudeness, outsized ego and an underlying vulnerability that make his most disreputable characters endearing.
Movies
Plays Fred McDade (voice)
Despicable Me
2010
Plays Wolf Boss (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 2
2011
Plays Bomb (voice)
The Angry Birds Movie
2016
Plays Bomb (voice)
The Angry Birds Movie 2
2019
Plays Tennessee
Alien: Covenant
2017
Plays Cody
Tropic Thunder
2008
Plays Rick (voice)
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
2021
Plays Lonnie
Due Date
2010
Plays Colonel "Fingers" Lacy
Aloha
2015
Plays Honey Mustard (voice)
Sausage Party
2016
Plays Danny McBride
This Is the End
2013
Plays Bomb (voice)
The Angry Birds Movie 3
2026
Plays Jim Miller
Up in the Air
2009
Plays Rico
Hot Rod
2007
Plays Red
Pineapple Express
2008
Plays Will Stanton
Land of the Lost
2009
Plays Don
Drillbit Taylor
2008
Plays Martin
The Heartbreak Kid
2007
Plays Danny McBride
The Disaster Artist
2017
Writer
Plays Thadeous
Your Highness
2011
Plays Dwayne
30 Minutes or Less
2011
Plays Caucasian Crackhead
Observe and Report
2009
Plays MCA (B-Boys 1)
Fight for Your Right Revisited
2011
Plays Slim
Zeroville
2019
Plays Orpheus (voice)
Hell and Back
2015
Plays Tramp
In Dubious Battle
2016
Plays Nick
Rock the Kasbah
2015
Plays Bust-Ass (as Danny R. McBride)
All the Real Girls
2003
Producer
Plays Sonny
Arizona
2018
Plays Police Sheriff
The Sound and the Fury
2015
Plays Tennessee
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos
2017
Writer
Plays Don
The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter
2018
Plays Brian Dundee
Tourism Australia | Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home
2018
Plays Vernon Tull
As I Lay Dying
2013
Plays Tony Lazarus
Don Verdean
2015
Writer
Plays Fred Simmons
The Foot Fist Way
2008
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Angry Birds Movie 3
Full Filmography
The Angry Birds Movie 3
Bomb (voice)
2026
Film
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Rick (voice)
2021
Film
Zeroville
Slim
2019
Film
The Righteous Gemstones
Jesse Gemstone · 36 episodes
2019–
TV
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Bomb (voice)
2019
Film
Arizona
Sonny
2018
Film
The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter
Don
2018
Film
Tourism Australia | Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home
Brian Dundee
2018
Film
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos
Tennessee
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Danny McBride and where are they from?
Danny McBride is 49 years old, born on December 29, 1976 in Statesboro, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Danny McBride?
Danny McBride is best known for roles in Despicable Me, Alien: Covenant, Superbad.
How many movies has Danny McBride been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Danny McBride has appeared in 39 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Danny McBride's first movie?
The career of Danny McBride began with All the Real Girls (2003).
What is Danny McBride's most recent movie or series?
Danny McBride's most recent release is The Mitchells vs. the Machines, which premiered on April 22, 2021.
What TV shows has Danny McBride appeared in?
On television, Danny McBride has appeared in Saturday Night Live, Eastbound & Down, The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals.
Does Danny McBride have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Danny McBride's upcoming work includes: The Angry Birds Movie 3 (2026).
Danny McBride
1976-12-29 · Statesboro, Georgia, USA
Danny McBride is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his sharp, offbeat humor and collaborations with filmmaker Jody Hill. He rose to fame with Eastbound & Down (2009–2013), where he starred as disgraced pitcher Kenny Powers, and went on to co-create and star in acclaimed HBO series like Vice Principals (2016–2017) and The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present). McBride has also appeared in films including Pineapple Express (2008), Tropic Thunder (2008), and This Is the End (2013), solidifying his reputation for bold, irreverent comedy.