Personal Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birth DateDec 29, 1976 (49 years old)

Zodiac Sign♑Capricorn

Place of BirthStatesboro, Georgia, USA

Career Span1975 – Present (52 yrs)

Known Credits80 Titles

Official Links

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ActingPopularity Score 2.9

Danny McBride

Also known as:Danny R. McBrideDaniel Richard McBride

Total Works

64 movies • 16 shows

Avg Rating

6.1 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

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Global Reach

TMDB star index

Biography

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.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Top-rated highlights from Danny McBride's career

7.3

Despicable Me

2010•movie

as Fred McDade (voice)

6.2

Alien: Covenant

2017•movie

as Tennessee

7.3

Superbad

2007•movie

as Buddy at Party (uncredited)

7.1

Kung Fu Panda 2

2011•movie

as Wolf Boss (voice)

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Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 80 titles featuring Danny McBride

7.3

Despicable Me

2010•movie

as Fred McDade (voice)

6.2

Alien: Covenant

2017•movie

as Tennessee

7.3

Superbad

2007•movie

as Buddy at Party (uncredited)

7.1

Kung Fu Panda 2

2011•movie

as Wolf Boss (voice)

5.7

Sausage Party

2016•movie

as Honey Mustard (voice)

6.7

Tropic Thunder

2008•movie

as Cody

6.2

This Is the End

2013•movie

as Danny McBride

6.4

Due Date

2010•movie

as Lonnie

6.6

Halloween

2018•movie

Role: Screenplay

6.6

Pineapple Express

2008•movie

as Red

6.9

Up in the Air

2009•movie

as Jim Miller

6.3

The Angry Birds Movie

2016•movie

as Bomb (voice)

7.1

The Disaster Artist

2017•movie

as Danny McBride

7.8

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

2021•movie

as Rick (voice)

6.4

Halloween Kills

2021•movie

Role: Writer

5.5

Aloha

2015•movie

as Colonel "Fingers" Lacy

6.0

Halloween Ends

2022•movie

Role: Screenplay

7.1

The Angry Birds Movie 2

2019•movie

as Bomb (voice)

5.8

Masterminds

2016•movie

Role: Executive Producer

5.8

30 Minutes or Less

2011•movie

as Dwayne

5.8

The Heartbreak Kid

2007•movie

as Martin

5.5

Land of the Lost

2009•movie

as Will Stanton

5.3

Your Highness

2011•movie

as Thadeous

5.8

The Exorcist: Believer

2023•movie

Role: Executive Producer

6.4

Hot Rod

2007•movie

as Rico

5.9

Drillbit Taylor

2008•movie

as Don

6.2

Fanboys

2009•movie

as Head of Security (uncredited)

5.4

Observe and Report

2009•movie

as Caucasian Crackhead

6.9

1 eps

Saturday Night Live

1975•series

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

5.4

Rock the Kasbah

2015•movie

as Nick

6.1

Clear History

2013•movie

as Frank

7.4

29 eps

Eastbound & Down

2009•series

as Kenny Powers

6.1

Prince Avalanche

2013•movie

Role: Executive Producer

7.5

36 eps

The Righteous Gemstones

2019•series

as Jesse Gemstone

7.2

18 eps

Vice Principals

2016•series

as Neal Gamby

6.3

Flower

2017•movie

Role: Executive Producer

7.2

1 eps

Conan

2010•series

as Self

5.4

Arizona

2018•movie

as Sonny

5.4

Manglehorn

2015•movie

Role: Executive Producer

5.3

Hell and Back

2015•movie

as Orpheus (voice)

5.3

1 eps

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003•series

as Self

5.9

Nutcrackers

2024•movie

Role: Executive Producer

7.3

1 eps

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993•series

as Self - Guest

5.8

In Dubious Battle

2016•movie

as Tramp

5.7

The Foot Fist Way

2008•movie

as Fred Simmons

5.1

1 eps

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014•series

as Self

4.9

Don Verdean

2015•movie

as Tony Lazarus

6.7

George Washington

2000•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

5.2

The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter

2018•movie

as Don

5.9

All the Real Girls

2003•movie

as Bust-Ass (as Danny R. McBride)

5.9

1 eps

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

2009•series

as Self

5.0

Zeroville

2019•movie

as Slim

6.5

Fight for Your Right Revisited

2011•movie

as MCA (B-Boys 1)

5.2

As I Lay Dying

2013•movie

as Vernon Tull

5.1

1 eps

Chelsea

2016•series

as Self

5.8

The Comedy

2012•movie

Role: Executive Producer

6.1

Idiots

2026•movie

Role: Executive Producer

7.0

Telemarketers

2023•series

Role: Executive Producer

5.0

The Sound and the Fury

2015•movie

as Police Sheriff

6.6

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015•movie

as Self

5.4

It's Florida, Man.

2024•series

Role: Executive Producer

4.5

The Catechism Cataclysm

2011•movie

Role: Producer

6.7

Dayveon

2017•movie

Role: Executive Producer

6.7

Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos

2017•movie

as Tennessee

7.0

Tourism Australia | Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home

2018•movie

as Brian Dundee

7.3

12 eps

Good Vibes

2011•series

as Ms. Teets (voice)

7.5

Hot Sugar's Cold World

2015•movie

Role: Executive Producer

6.1

Underworld: Endless War

2011•series

Role: Writer

5.0

1 eps

Off Camera with Sam Jones

2014•series

as Self

7.5

*smiles and kisses you*

2024•movie

Role: Executive Producer

7.0

Hippo

2024•movie

Role: Executive Producer

5.7

Metal Monsters: The Righteous Redeemer

2023•movie

Role: Executive Producer

6.3

Tarantula

2017•series

Role: Executive Producer

8.0

The King of North Sudan

2021•movie

Role: Executive Producer

5.0

Fraud

2016•movie

Role: Executive Producer

6.0

The Roadie

2012•movie

as Sebastian

6.0

Mississippi River Styx

2022•movie

Role: Executive Producer

7.0

The Man Who Saves the World?

2025•movie

Role: Executive Producer

The Angry Birds Movie 3

2026•movie

as Bomb (voice)

Alien: Covenant – Crew Messages

2017•movie

as Tennessee