Ian Roberts
Ian Michael Roberts – American actor, comedian, and writer, born 29 July 1965 in Queens, New York. Spent his childhood in Secaucus, New Jersey. A founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade improv troupe (with Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, and Matt Walsh). His most notable film roles include Sparky Polastri in Bring It On (2000), the Stage Manager in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Kyle in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and roles in Drillbit Taylor (2008), Step Brothers (2008), and Semi-Pro (2008). On television he is best known for the Upright Citizens Brigade series (1998–2000), Sgt. Jack Declan in Reno 911!, The Literal Doctor in Arrested Development (2005–2013), and Key & Peele (2012–2015). He also co-created and starred in the Spike TV series Players (2010).
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1965-07-29 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
- The Dictator (2012) — NYC Cop
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) — Stage Manager
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) — Lucas Wint
- Step Brothers (2008) — Male Therapist
- Get Hard (2015) — Screenplay
- American Dad! (2005) — Sensei Tom (voice)
- Community (2009) — Coach Chapman
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) — Kyle
- I Love You, Man (2009) — Venice Broadwalk Jogger
- Parks and Recreation (2009) — Ian Winston
- Bring It On (2000) — Sparky Polastri
- Arrested Development (2003) — Literal Doctor
- New Girl (2011) — Billy
- Walk of Shame (2014) — Main Network Executive
- Drillbit Taylor (2008) — Jim
- The House (2017) — Driver at College Campus