Danny McBride facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Danny McBride
McBride at Wondercon 2013
Born	Daniel Richard McBride (1976-12-29) December 29, 1976 (age 48) Statesboro, Georgia, U.S.
Education	University of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA)
Occupation	Actor comedian writer producer
Years active	2003–present
Spouse(s)	Gia Ruiz ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	2

Daniel Richard McBride (born December 29, 1976) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is famous for his funny roles in movies and for creating popular TV shows. For his work, he has been nominated for major awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award.

McBride started his movie career in 2003 in the film All the Real Girls. He became well-known for starring in comedy movies like Hot Rod (2007), Pineapple Express (2008), and Tropic Thunder (2008). He became a big star with his lead role as Kenny Powers in the HBO TV series Eastbound & Down, which he also co-created. The show was on from 2009 to 2013.

Throughout his career, McBride has also done voice acting in animated movies. You might know his voice from films like Despicable Me (2010), The Angry Birds Movie (2016), and The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021). He has also acted in different kinds of movies, like the science fiction film Alien: Covenant (2017). He continues to create and star in his own shows, like the HBO series The Righteous Gemstones.

Early Life and Education

Danny McBride was born in Statesboro, Georgia. His mother, Kathy Rudy, and his stepfather both worked at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. McBride has Irish, Scottish, English, and Jewish family roots. He was raised in the Baptist church.

McBride has said that church was a big part of his childhood. His mother used puppets to perform sermons, which he says sparked his interest in telling stories. He grew up in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and went to Courtland High School. After high school, he studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he met many of the people he would later work with in Hollywood.

Career

First Steps in Film

McBride's first acting role was in the 2003 movie All the Real Girls, which was directed by his friend David Gordon Green. In 2006, he starred in the comedy The Foot Fist Way, which he also co-wrote. This movie helped him get noticed for his unique style of comedy.

Breakthrough with TV and Movies

McBride in 2009 promoting a film.

McBride's career took off with the HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down. He co-created the show and starred as Kenny Powers, a former professional baseball player trying to make a comeback. The show was very popular and ran for four seasons.

During this time, McBride also appeared in many hit comedy films. He acted alongside other famous comedians in movies like Land of the Lost (2009), Your Highness (2011), and This Is the End (2013). He also had a role in the Oscar-nominated film Up in the Air (2009).

Creating His Own Shows

After Eastbound & Down, McBride continued to create his own TV shows. From 2016 to 2017, he co-created and starred in the HBO series Vice Principals. In the show, he played Neal Gamby, a high school vice principal competing for the top job.

In 2019, he launched another successful HBO series called The Righteous Gemstones. He created the show and stars as Jesse Gemstone, a member of a famous but dysfunctional family of televangelists. The show also features actors like John Goodman and Adam Devine.

Voice Acting and Other Roles

McBride at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018.

McBride is also a talented voice actor. He voiced the character Bomb in The Angry Birds Movie (2016) and its 2019 sequel. He was also the voice of Rick Mitchell in the animated movie The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021).

In 2017, he took on a serious role in the science fiction horror film Alien: Covenant. McBride, a big fan of the Alien series, was excited to be part of the movie. He also played a character in the video game Grand Theft Auto V.

Writing and Producing

Besides acting, McBride is a successful writer and producer. He co-wrote the screenplays for the popular horror films Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022). These movies continued the story of the famous horror franchise. He also helped produce the documentary series Telemarketers (2023), which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Personal Life

Danny McBride married art director Gia Ruiz in 2010. They have two children, a son and a daughter. He and his family live in Charleston, South Carolina.

Selected Filmography

McBride has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his most well-known projects.

Film

Television

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his career, Danny McBride has been recognized for his work in comedy.

• In 2008, the Austin Film Critics Association gave him the Breakthrough Artist Award for his roles in Pineapple Express, The Foot Fist Way, and Tropic Thunder.
• He has been nominated for four Satellite Awards for Best Actor in a TV series for his roles in Eastbound & Down and The Righteous Gemstones.
• In 2024, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award as an executive producer for the documentary series Telemarketers.

McBride at WonderCon in Anaheim, California, in 2013.

See also

In Spanish: Danny McBride para niños