Anders Holm

Anders Christian Holm (born May 29, 1981)[2] is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is one of the stars and creators of the Comedy Central show Workaholics and starred in the short-lived NBC series Champions.[3] He, along with fellow Workaholics creators Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, and Kyle Newacheck, formed the sketch group Mail Order Comedy.

For the Danish writer, see Anders Holm (writer).
Anders Holm
Anders Holm at the 2015 PaleyFest
Holm in March 2015
Born
Anders Christian Holm

(1981-05-29) May 29, 1981
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
  • producer
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Emma Nesper Holm
​
(m. 2011)​
Children3[1]

Early life and education

Holm was born the youngest of three boys on May 29, 1981, in Evanston, Illinois, His brothers are Olen (born 1975) and Erik (born 1976).[4] He graduated from Evanston Township High School.[3] In 2003, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor's degree in history. He was a member of the university's swim team.[5] Holm studied at the Second City Conservatory in Los Angeles.[6]

Career

Holm, along with fellow Workaholics creators Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine and Kyle Newacheck, formed the sketch comedy group Mail Order Comedy. He played a hip pastor who became the title character's fiancé in The Mindy Project.[7] He also made a guest appearance in the fourth season of Modern Family in the episode "Flip Flop".

Holm made a guest appearance with fellow Workaholics actors Anderson, DeVine and Erik Griffin on the first episode of the fourth season of Arrested Development. He has also served as production and head writer's assistant for Real Time with Bill Maher before his work on Workaholics.[8][9]

In 2014, Holm appeared in the Chris Rock-directed comedy film Top Five. Holm has also appeared in films involving Seth Rogen, such as a cameo in Neighbors, The Interview (both 2014), and Sausage Party (2016).

In 2016, he starred in the comedy film How to Be Single.

In 2018, he wrote, produced and acted in Game Over, Man! with Rogen as co-producer.[10] The film was released on Netflix.[11] Also that year, Holm also co-produced The Package, a Netflix original film comedy that premiered on August 10.

Personal life

Holm married his high school sweetheart,[12] Emma Nesper Holm,[13] in September 2011.[14] Their first child was born in 2013.[15]

Filmography

Film
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014NeighborsBeer Pong Guy #3Cameo
2014Top FiveBrad
2014Inherent ViceLAPD Officer #2
2014The InterviewJake
2015UnexpectedJohn
2015The InternMatt Ostin
2016How to Be SingleTom
2016Sausage PartyTroyVoice
2017KusoTeacher
2017A Happening of Monumental ProportionsChristian McRow
2018Game Over, Man!DarrenAlso screenwriter and producer[11]
2018Show DogsPigeon 1Voice
2023About My FatherLucky Collins[16]

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006–2008Crossbows & MustachesBruce Romaine10 episodes
Also co-creator, writer and executive producer
2008420 Special: Attack of the Show! from JamaicaLimahl SpellswellTelevision film
2008The Dude's HouseAnders3 episodes
20085th YearAnders5 episodes
2011Traffic LightHowardEpisode: "Stealth Bomber"
2011–2017WorkaholicsAnders HolmvikAlso co-creator, writer and executive producer
2012Key & PeeleWhite Guy in Negraph CommercialEpisode: "The Branding"
2013Modern FamilyZackEpisode: "Flip Flop"
2013–2017The Mindy ProjectCasey Peerson12 episodes
2013Arrested DevelopmentSupervisor SpoonEpisode: "Flight of the Phoenix"/"Moving Pictures" (Fateful Consequences release)
2013High School USA!Garret PhilandersVoice, episode: "Heroes"
2014American Dad!EricVoice, episode: "Scents and Sensei-bility"
2015Hell's KitchenHimselfEpisode: "17 Chefs Compete"
2015Brooklyn Nine-NineSoren KnausgaardEpisode: "The Swedes"
2016Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Don vs. RaphLeonardoVoice, short
2018ChampionsVince10 episodes
2018Happy TogetherAntoineEpisode: "Let's Work It Out"
2019Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtBryan PigslingerEpisode: "Sliding Van Doors"
2019Mixed-ishPaul JacksonUnaired pilot
2020Robot ChickenFat Cat, John 'Jonesy' JonesVoice, episode: "Ghandi Mulholland in: Plastic Doesn't Get Cancer"
2022Inventing AnnaJack9 episodes
2023The Muppets MayhemJJ10 episodes
2023Monarch: Legacy of MonstersBill Randa

References
  1. "A more subtle Anders Holm emerges in 'Champions'". 6 March 2018.
  2. "Anders Holm - Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer". TV Insider. 4 April 2023.
  3. King, Larry; Holm, Anders (18 April 2018). "Anders Holm on 'Champions,' 'Game Over, Man!' & Eggplant Emojis (Season 6 Episode 113)" (Video interview). Larry King Now, YouTube.
  4. Wagner, Curt (20 September 2011). "Evanston native Anders Holm teases Season 2 of 'Workaholics'". Chicago Tribune.
  5. Bump, Greg (16 April 2013). "Students choose Anders Holm to speak at commencement". University of Wisconsin–Madison.
  6. Bios. Mail Order Comedy (2011-04-06). Retrieved on 2011-10-19.
  7. Martin, Denise (30 April 2013). "Anders Holm on Pretend-Dating Mindy Kaling, Godlessness, and Nudity". Vulture. New York.
  8. "About Anders Holm". Comedy Central. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  9. Berkowitz, Joe (January 14, 2015). "How "Workaholics" Star Anders Holm Got Busy Writing TV Shows And Movies". Fast Company. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  10. Kit, Borys (June 9, 2016). "'Workaholics' Creators, Seth Rogen Team for Action Comedy 'Game Over, Man!'". The Hollywood Reporter.
  11. Radish, Christina (2018-03-29). "Anders Holm on Game Over, Man! and Working with Netflix". Collider. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
  12. Morfoot, Addie (Spring 2016). "Bet on It". On Wisconsin. Archived from the original on Feb 25, 2023.
  13. Oltuski, Romy (20 June 2016). "#ManCrushMonday: Anders Holm". Harper's Bazaar.
  14. Johnson, Brittany (29 August 2012). "Anders Holm: He became a 'Workaholic' in Madison". The Weekly. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Archived from the original on 29 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018. Holm, who is now 30, got married to his college sweetheart, Emma Nesper, in September 2011.
  15. Webber, Stephanie (January 8, 2014). "Anders Holm, Workaholics Star, Welcomes Baby Boy With Wife Emma". US magazine.
  16. Grobar, Matt (2021-11-18). "Brett Dier, Anders Holm & David Rasche Board Lionsgate's Sebastian Maniscalco Comedy 'About My Father'". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
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