Eric Wareheim facts for kids
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Eric Wareheim
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| Years active | 1993–present |
Eric Alexander Wareheim (born April 7, 1976) is an American comedian, actor, writer, director, and musician. He is famous for being one half of the comedy team Tim & Eric, working with Tim Heidecker. He also had a regular role on the Netflix show Master of None.
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About Eric Wareheim's Early Life
Eric Wareheim was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 7, 1976. His parents are Dave and Edeltraud Wareheim, and he has a sister named Jessica. When he was young, his family moved to Audubon, Pennsylvania, where he grew up. His grandparents lived in Germany, and his family often visited them there. He finished high school at Methacton High School in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Later, he went to Temple University. This is where he met his comedy partner, Tim Heidecker. While at college, he made his first film, which was shot at the Jersey Shore.
Eric Wareheim's Career in Comedy and More
Tim & Eric Comedy Duo
Eric Wareheim and Tim Heidecker are the creators, writers, and stars of a show called Tom Goes to the Mayor. This show used a simple animation style and was shown on the Adult Swim part of Cartoon Network. Wareheim and Heidecker sent early versions of their show to comedian Bob Odenkirk. He liked it and helped them sell it to Cartoon Network.
The comedy duo became even more well-known with their show Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, which started on February 11, 2007. Their website described the show as a mix of "live action, sketch, animation, emotions, phone calls, love, etc." The creators also called it the "nightmare version of television."
In July 2008, The New York Times reported that Tim and Eric were working on a strange game show with Neil Hamburger. Wareheim said it was like a mix of a "bizarre Japanese game show and The Price Is Right." However, the pilot episode was filmed but not picked up by Adult Swim.
The "Man Milk" episode of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! finished its fifth season on May 2, 2010. After that, they released a special holiday episode called "Chrimbus Special." This was the last time fans saw new episodes of the show.
Between May and June 2010, six episodes of a spin-off show called Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule aired. Wareheim helped produce this show, which made fun of local news programs. John C. Reilly had the idea to give the Dr. Steve character his own show.
Wareheim also helped direct, write, and star in the movie Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie with Tim Heidecker.
Eric Wareheim's Music Journey
Before his comedy career, Eric Wareheim played in several bands in the Philadelphia area. He was part of a new wave punk band called Twelve Tone System, where Tim Heidecker was also a member for a short time. In the 1990s, Wareheim played rhythm guitar for a duo called Adam and Justine. He also wrote most of the songs for The Science Of and was a member of other bands like Elements of Need and I Am Heaven. He even briefly played with the punk band Ink & Dagger. Today, he is involved with the band Sola.
Television Appearances and Directing
Wareheim appeared in Aqua Teen Hunger Force as the Germ-Master. Tim Heidecker was also in that episode as a basketball.
Wareheim and Tim Heidecker directed a Super Bowl commercial for Boost Mobile in 2010 called "The Shuffle." They also directed a series of Old Spice commercials featuring actor Terry Crews.
They even appeared in an episode of The Simpsons as characters named Amus Bruse and Fois Garth.
Wareheim and Heidecker played Debt Collectors in an Adult Swim special called The Young Persons Guide to History. They also made guest appearances in the movie Let's Go to Prison, the Scottish video game series VideoGaiden, and an episode of Mega64. Wareheim also had a recurring role as Randy, a neighbor, in Michael Cera's and Clark Duke's online TV show Clark and Michael.
Using characters from their Awesome Show, Heidecker and Wareheim created an online show called Tim and Eric Nite Live!. It was first shown on the website SuperDeluxe.
From 2015 to 2017, Wareheim co-starred as Arnold Baumheiser in the Netflix comedy series Master of None. He was in many episodes and directed several of them.
In 2019, Wareheim starred in commercials for Oculus Quest, playing a man who claimed to be "reality."
Other Fun Activities
In 2021, Eric Wareheim shared his love for cooking, which has been a hobby of his for a long time. He released a cookbook called Foodheim: A Culinary Adventure. To promote his book, he started a web series called Heimy's House, where he cooks recipes from the book. The first episode featured a guest appearance by Tim Heidecker.
Eric Wareheim's Film and TV Work
Eric Wareheim has been in many films and television shows, often working as an actor, voice actor, director, or producer.
Movies
- 2002: Tom Goes to the Mayor (voice, also co-writer, co-director, producer)
- 2003: Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns (voice, also co-writer, co-director, producer)
- 2006: Let's Go to Prison (Wine Taster)
- 2008: Adventures of Power (Money)
- 2010: Blood into Wine (Himself, documentary)
- 2012: The Comedy (Van Arman)
- 2012: Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (Eric, also co-writer, co-director, producer)
- 2013: Wrong Cops (Officer de Luca)
- 2014: Food Club (Captain Wareheim, also director, co-writer, executive producer)
- 2014: Reality (Henri)
- Upcoming: Onslaught
Television Shows and Web Series
- 2004: Aqua Teen Hunger Force (Germ Master, voice)
- 2004–2006: Tom Goes to the Mayor (The Mayor / Various voices, also co-writer, co-director, executive producer)
- 2007–2010: Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (Eric / Various, also co-creator, co-writer, co-director, executive producer)
- 2010–2016: Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (Wayne Skylar, also co-creator, co-writer, co-director, executive producer)
- 2011: Bob's Burgers (Phil Finnegan, voice)
- 2011: The Simpsons (Fois Garth, voice)
- 2013: The Office (Gabor)
- 2013–2017: Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories (Eric / Various, also co-creator, co-writer, co-director, executive producer)
- 2015–2017: Master of None (Arnold)
- 2018: Ugly Delicious (Himself)
- 2019–2021: Crank Yankers (Mork)
- 2020: Beef House (Eric, also co-creator, executive producer)
- 2024: Game Changer (Steven / "The Ratfish" / Himself)
- 2024: Dinner Time Live with David Chang (Himself)
Music Videos Directed
Eric Wareheim has directed many music videos for different artists:
- "Polite Dance Song" – The Bird and the Bee (2007)
- "You Don't Know Me" – Ben Folds (feat. Regina Spektor) (2008)
- "Parisian Goldfish" – Flying Lotus (2008)
- "The Youth" – MGMT (2008)
- "If I Never See Your Face Again (Swizz Beatz Remix)" – Maroon 5 (2008)
- "Dropped" – Phantom Planet (2009)
- "She's Got Me Dancing" – Tommy Sparks (2009)
- "Keep it Goin' Louder" – Major Lazer (2009)
- "Pon De Floor" – Major Lazer (2009)
- "Hole to Feed" – Depeche Mode (2009)
- "We Are Water" – Health (2010)
- "Wishes" – Beach House (2013)
- "Bubble Butt" – Major Lazer (2013)
- "Famous" – Charli XCX (2015)
Music Albums
- (2008) Awesome Record, Great Songs! (with Tim and Eric)
Awards and Recognition
Eric Wareheim has received awards for his work:
- He won a Webby Award for best actor as part of the comedy team of Tim and Eric.
- He was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Awards for "Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials" for CeraVe's "Michael CeraVe" commercial (shared with Tim Heidecker).
