Nook NotesPick a film
Danny McBride

Actor

Danny McBride

Born December 29, 1976 in Statesboro, Georgia, USA42 films

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.

Start here

The best way into Danny McBride's work
Superbad posterFirst watchSuperbad20077.3as Buddy at Party (uncredited)Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Despicable Me poster7.3Despicable Me2010The Mitchells vs. the Machines poster7.8The Mitchells vs. the Machines2021Kung Fu Panda 2 poster7.1Kung Fu Panda 22011Tropic Thunder poster6.7Tropic Thunder2008The Disaster Artist poster7.1The Disaster Artist2017Up in the Air poster6.9Up in the Air2009Alien: Covenant poster6.2Alien: Covenant2017Due Date poster6.4Due Date2010

Filmography

42 films as actor
  1. 2026The Angry Birds Movie 3Bomb (voice)
  2. 2021The Mitchells vs. the MachinesRick (voice)
  3. 2019ZerovilleSlim
  4. 2019The Angry Birds Movie 2Bomb (voice)
  5. 2018ArizonaSonny
  6. 2018The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer HunterDon
  7. 2018Tourism Australia | Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns HomeBrian Dundee
  8. 2017Alien: Covenant - Prologue: PhobosTennessee
  9. 2017Alien: CovenantTennessee
  10. 2017Alien: Covenant – Crew MessagesTennessee
  11. 2017The Disaster ArtistDanny McBride
  12. 2016In Dubious BattleTramp
  13. 2016Sausage PartyHoney Mustard (voice)
  14. 2016The Angry Birds MovieBomb (voice)
  15. 2015Don VerdeanTony Lazarus
  16. 2015The Sound and the FuryPolice Sheriff
  17. 2015Rock the KasbahNick
  18. 2015Hell and BackOrpheus (voice)
  19. 2015AlohaColonel "Fingers" Lacy
  20. 2013As I Lay DyingVernon Tull
  21. 2013Clear HistoryFrank
  22. 2013This Is the EndDanny McBride
  23. 2012The RoadieSebastian
  24. 201130 Minutes or LessDwayne
  25. 2011Kung Fu Panda 2Wolf Boss (voice)
  26. 2011Fight for Your Right RevisitedMCA (B-Boys 1)
  27. 2011Your HighnessThadeous
  28. 2010Due DateLonnie
  29. 2010Despicable MeFred McDade (voice)
  30. 2009Up in the AirJim Miller
  31. 2009Land of the LostWill Stanton
  32. 2009Observe and ReportCaucasian Crackhead
  33. 2009FanboysHead of Security (uncredited)
  34. 2008Tropic ThunderCody
  35. 2008Pineapple ExpressRed
  36. 2008The Foot Fist WayFred Simmons
  37. 2008Drillbit TaylorDon
  38. 2007The Heartbreak KidMartin
  39. 2007The Sins of the Nude
  40. 2007SuperbadBuddy at Party (uncredited)
  41. 2007Hot RodRico
  42. 2003All the Real GirlsBust-Ass (as Danny R. McBride)