Brendan Hunt
Biography
Brendan Hunt is an American actor and writer born on June 28, 1972. He completed a theater program at Illinois State University in 1996, where he performed at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and participated in a master class led by Judith Ivey. Following his studies, he trained with The Second City in Chicago and joined the Boom Chicago comedy troupe in Amsterdam. Hunt is known for his roles in the films We're the Millers and Horrible Bosses 2, and he provided voice work for the video game Fallout 4. He is a co-creator, writer, and cast member of the Apple TV+ sitcom Ted Lasso, in which he portrays the character Coach Willis Beard.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
46 titles- After Hours with James Corden (2026) as Self
- Elio (2025) as Gunther Melmac (voice)
- Terrestrial (2025)
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- Celebrity Jeopardy! (2022) as Self - Contestant
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Ted Lasso (2020) as Coach Beard
- Ted Lasso (2020) Producer
- Ted Lasso (2020) Story
- Ted Lasso (2020) Teleplay
- Ted Lasso (2020) Executive Producer
- Ted Lasso (2020) Writer
- Ted Lasso (2020) Creator
- Animaniacs (2020) as Seth Meyers (voice)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Bless This Mess (2019) as Frank
- Curious George: Royal Monkey (2019) as Guard #1 / News Anchor / Head Servant (voice)
- Girlboss (2017) as Frederick
- A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017) as Kyle
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Thank You and Sorry (2015)
- Thank You and Sorry (2015) Writer
- Key and Peele: Super Bowl Special (2015) Writer
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Men in Blazers Show (2014) as Self
- Horrible Bosses 2 (2014) as Sex Addiction Group Member
- ETXR (2014) as Tweaker
- We're the Millers (2013) as Sketchy Dude
- Snail (2013) as Issac
- Key & Peele (2012) as Whittling Pirate
- Key & Peele (2012) as Suspect
- Key & Peele (2012) as The Clown
- Key & Peele (2012) as Soccer Announcer (voice)
- Key & Peele (2012) as Creepy Van Guy
- Austin & Ally (2011) as Spike Stevens
- Community (2009) as Hitchhiker
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Man
- Day Is Done (2006) as Thin Thug
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Hot Dog Guy
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Reno 911! (2003) as Soccer Hooligan
- Mullitt (2000) as Comic Store Skeezyx
- An Amsterdam Tale (1999) as Busker
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brendan Hunt best known for?
Brendan Hunt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including After Hours with James Corden (2026), Elio (2025), After Midnight (2024), Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas (2023).
When and where was Brendan Hunt born?
Brendan Hunt was born on June 28, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Brendan Hunt have?
Brendan Hunt has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Brendan Hunt's background in cinema and television?
Brendan Hunt is an American actor and writer born on June 28, 1972. He completed a theater program at Illinois State University in 1996, where he performed at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and participated in a master class led by Judith Ivey. Following his studies, he trained with The Second City in Chicago and jo...