Billy Eichner facts for kids
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| Born | September 18, 1978 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
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Billy Eichner (born September 18, 1978) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and TV show host. He is well-known for creating, starring in, and producing Billy on the Street, a funny game show that was shown on truTV.
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Early Life and School
Billy Eichner grew up in Queens, New York City. His mom worked for a phone company, and his dad was an auditor. He comes from a Jewish family. He went to Stuyvesant High School and later studied Theater at Northwestern University, graduating in 2000. Actor Robin Lord Taylor was his roommate in college.
Career Highlights
Billy Eichner first became known for hosting and writing a stage show in New York called Creation Nation: A Live Talk Show. He also appeared on the TV show Conan as a special reporter, making funny video clips.
Billy on the Street
In 2011, Eichner started his own show, Billy on the Street. The show began on Fuse and later moved to truTV. On the show, Billy runs around the streets of New York City. He asks people funny questions or has them play trivia games. Sometimes, famous celebrities join him to play games or walk around the city. You can now watch the show on Max.
Acting Roles
Billy Eichner has acted in many TV shows and movies.
Parks and Recreation
From 2013 to 2015, he had a recurring role in the popular TV comedy Parks and Recreation. He played a character named Craig Middlebrooks. Craig joined the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department when his town, Eagleton, merged with Pawnee.
Difficult People
He also starred in the Hulu series Difficult People with Julie Klausner. This show started airing in 2015.
Voice Acting in The Lion King
In 2019, Billy Eichner lent his voice to the character Timon in Disney's live-action movie The Lion King. Timon is a funny meerkat. Billy said that playing Timon was a great role because it allowed him to do a lot. He also voiced Timon again in the 2024 movie Mufasa: The Lion King.
Bros Film
In 2021, Billy Eichner announced he was writing and starring in a movie called Bros. It's a romantic comedy about two gay men who have trouble with commitment but decide to be together.
Personal Life
Billy Eichner is Jewish and gay. He lives in Los Angeles.
He is also interested in politics and encourages people to vote. In 2018, he started an effort called Glam Up the Midterms to get more people, especially young adults, to vote in elections. He joined a political group called Swing Left in 2019.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | What Happens in Vegas | Band Leader | |
| 2010 | The Charlie Sheen Is Too ... High | Timmy McMillan | Short film |
| 2013 | Glitter and Ribs | Taylor Swift | |
| 2014 | Penguins of Madagascar | New York Reporter | Voice |
| 2015 | Sleeping With Other People | SLAA Speaker | |
| 2016 | The Angry Birds Movie | Chef Pig / Phillip | Voice |
| Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | Oliver Studebaker | ||
| 2018 | Most Likely to Murder | Speigel | |
| 2019 | The Lion King | Timon | Voice |
| Noelle | Gabriel Kringle | ||
| 2022 | Bros | Bobby Lieber | Also writer |
| 2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King | Timon | Voice |
| 2025 | Honey Don't! | TBA | Post-production |
Television and Web Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Joan Rivers' Straight Talk | Himself (co-host) | Unaired TV pilot |
| 2007 | My Life on the Z-List: Jen's Vlog | Jen | Web series |
| 2011–2017 | Billy on the Street | Himself (host) | Also creator and executive producer |
| 2013–2015 | Parks and Recreation | Craig Middlebrooks | 17 episodes |
| 2013–2021 | Bob's Burgers | Mr. Ambrose | Voice, 13 episodes |
| 2014 | The Millers | Leon | Episode: "Movin' Out (Carol's Song)" |
| New Girl | Barry | Episode: "LAXmas" | |
| 2015 | The Awesomes | The Gayfather (voice) | Episode: "The Gayfather" |
| 2015–2017 | Difficult People | Billy Epstein | 28 episodes |
| 2016 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Himself | Episode: "Retirement Plans and Financial Advisors" |
| Hairspray Live! | Rob Barker | Television special | |
| 2017 | Carpool Karaoke: The Series | Himself | Episode: "Billy Eichner & Metallica" |
| American Horror Story: Cult | Harrison Wilton | 6 episodes | |
| Tex Watson | Episode: "Charles (Manson) in Charge" | ||
| 2017–2019 | Friends from College | Dr. Felix Forzenheim | 13 episodes |
| 2018 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Himself | Episode: "Cher: The Unauthorized Rusical" |
| American Horror Story: Apocalypse | Brock | 3 episodes | |
| Mutt Nutter | |||
| Family Guy | Himself (voice) | Episode: "Pawtucket Pete" | |
| 2018–2022 | Billy on the Street | Billy | Web series |
| 2018, 2023 | The Simpsons | Billy (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Green Eggs and Ham | Walter Bigman (voice) | Episode: "Boat" |
| 2020 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Himself – Guest Host | 2 episodes |
| Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special | Elf Billy | Christmas special | |
| 2021 | Impeachment: American Crime Story | Matt Drudge | 3 episodes |
| Dickinson | Walt Whitman | Episode: "This is my letter to the World" | |
| 2024 | Dinner Time Live with David Chang | Himself | Episoode: " Thanksgiving in 45 Minutes" |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Refs |
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| 2013 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Game Show Host | Billy on the Street | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Webby Awards | Online Film & Video: Comedy, Individual Short or Episode | Won | ||
| Dorian Awards | Wilde Wit of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Variety Sketch Series | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Billy Eichner para niños
