Danny McBride (b. 1976)

Talk to Danny McBride

Have a conversation with this historical figure through AI

Biography

Daniel Richard McBride is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer. Known for his unique acting and writing style, the accolades he has received include nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and four Satellite Awards.

Timeline

The story of Danny McBride, told in moments.

2006 Event

Starred in The Foot Fist Way, a low-budget comedy he co-wrote. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay saw it and helped get it distributed.

What was it like having Will Ferrell champion your work? Did that low budget help or limit the comedy?

2009 Event

Created and starred in Eastbound & Down on HBO, playing washed-up pitcher Kenny Powers. The show ran four seasons. "I'm the man who has the ball," Powers says. "I'm the man who can throw it faster than fuck."

How much of Kenny Powers is you? Is playing despicable characters freeing?

2018 Event

Created and starred in The Righteous Gemstones on HBO, a satire about a televangelist mega-church family. The show ran four seasons.

What do televangelists and comedians have in common? Why does religion make such good comedy?

More from the Modern

Arnold Schwarzenegger

b. 1947

Benjamin Netanyahu

b. 1949

Charles III

1948–1375

Che Guevara

1928–1967

Emmanuel Macron

b. 1977

Enrico Fermi

1901–1954

Gal Gadot

b. 1985

Gwen Stefani

b. 1969

Explore what happened on the days that shaped Danny McBride's life. Today In History connects historical figures with the events, births, and deaths that defined their era. Browse all historical figures or explore today's events.