Rob Corddry facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rob Corddry
Corddry at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	Robert William Corddry (1971-02-04) February 4, 1971 (age 54) Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education	University of Massachusetts Amherst (BA)
Occupation	Actor, comedian
Years active	1998–present
Spouse(s)	Sandra Corddry ​ (m. 2002)​
Children	2
Relatives	Nate Corddry (brother)

Robert "Rob" William Corddry (born February 4, 1971) is an American actor and comedian. He is famous for his work as a correspondent on the TV show The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 2002 to 2006. He also starred in the popular movie Hot Tub Time Machine.

Corddry created and starred in the comedy series Childrens Hospital, for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards. He also acted in the HBO series Ballers and the CBS show The Unicorn.

Early Life and School

Corddry was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts. His mother was named Robin and his father, Steven, worked for the Massachusetts Port Authority. He has a younger brother, Nate Corddry, who is also an actor. Both Rob and his brother earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts.

After graduating from Weymouth North High School in 1989, Corddry attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He first wanted to study journalism but soon switched to English. He spent a lot of time in drama classes and acted in many plays, including Romeo and Juliet and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

In 1994, Corddry moved to New York City to start his career. To make money, he worked as a security guard at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and handed out menus for a restaurant. He later got acting jobs, including a tour with the National Shakespeare Company. He also trained in improvisational comedy (or "improv") at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

Career in Comedy and Television

The Daily Show

In 2002, Corddry joined the cast of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He became a popular correspondent, often making jokes about his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts. His brother Nate also joined the show as a correspondent in 2005.

Corddry left The Daily Show in August 2006. On his last show, he made a funny tribute to his time there. He said that host Jon Stewart taught him a lot about comedy. The fame he gained from the show helped him create his own series, Childrens Hospital. Even after leaving, he sometimes returned as a guest.

Childrens Hospital

Corddry wrote, directed, and starred in a web series called Childrens Hospital. It was a parody of medical drama shows. The show was later picked up by the Adult Swim network on television and became very successful. It won several awards, including four Emmys.

Other TV Shows and Roles

Corddry has appeared in many other TV shows. He had a main role in the comedy The Winner and a recurring role in the HBO series Ballers from 2015 to 2019. He also starred in the CBS comedy The Unicorn.

He has made guest appearances on shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, and Community. He has also done voice acting for cartoons like American Dad! and Family Guy. In 2021, he became one of the hosts of the car show Top Gear America.

Movie Career

Corddry after speaking at Brown University in 2005

Corddry has acted in many movies. He played the main character's best friend in The Heartbreak Kid and had roles in comedies like Old School, Blades of Glory, and Semi-Pro.

One of his most famous movie roles was in the 2010 film Hot Tub Time Machine, where he starred alongside John Cusack. He also played the zombie "M" in the movie Warm Bodies and appeared in Pain & Gain with Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Honors

In 2009, Corddry was nominated for a Streamy Award for writing Childrens Hospital. In 2011, the show won for Best Sketch/Alternative Comedy at the first annual Comedy Awards. He has won a total of four Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on the series.

See also

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