Greg Proops
Biography
Gregory Everett “Greg” Proops was born on October 3 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He is a European‑American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, stand‑up comedian and television host. Proops is widely recognized for his improvisational work on both the United Kingdom and United States versions of Whose Line Is It Anyway?. He also appeared on Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show and portrayed Max Madigan in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP. His acting credits include appearances in Flight of the Conchords, Friday Night Videos and the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. According to The Movie Database, he has 73 known acting credits and is listed as male.
Career overview
Gregory Everett “Greg” Proops was born on 3 October 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He is a European‑American actor, stand‑up comedian and television host who has amassed more than seventy acting credits, according to the database entry for his career. Proops first gained wide recognition as an improvisational performer on both the United Kingdom and United States versions of the televised comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, a role that highlighted his quick wit and audience‑interaction skills.
Beyond improv, Proops has appeared in a variety of televised and animated productions. He performed on Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show and took part in Drew Carey’s Improv‑A‑Ganza in 2011, further cementing his reputation as a versatile improviser. His screen work includes appearances in the musical comedy Flight of the Conchords, the music‑video program Friday Night Videos, and the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In the realm of children’s sitcoms, Proops portrayed Max Madigan on the Nickelodeon series True Jackson, VP.
Throughout his career Proops has been credited under the name Greg Proops and, in Cyrillic, Грег Прупс. His professional activities span acting, comedy, entrepreneurship and hosting, reflecting a multifaceted presence in both American and international entertainment markets.
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79 titles- TURA! (2025) as Self
- No One Asked You (2023) as Self
- Inventions That Changed History (2022) as Self - Comedian
- Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth (2022) as Brian Culero
- First Time Caller (2022) as Brainiac
- Shepard (2020) as Williams
- 25 Words or Less (2018) as Self
- Star Wars Resistance (2018) as Jak Sivrak (voice)
- Star Wars Resistance (2018) as Garma (voice)
- Star Wars Resistance (2018) as Stormtrooper (voice)
- Duck Duck Goose (2018) as Banzou (voice)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures (2016) as Fode (voice)
- World's Funniest Fails (2015) as Self - Panelist
- Hell and Back (2015) as Asmoday (voice)
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015) as Self
- Greg Proops: Live at Musso & Frank (2014) as Himself
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Uncle Grandpa (2013) as Cupid (voice)
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (2013) as Self
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (2013) as Self - Performer
- Bob the Builder: Hammer Time (2013) as Bob / Mr. Beasley
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Host
- Trust Us with Your Life (2012) as Himself
- Bob the Builder: Build It and They Will Come (2012)
- Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza (2011) as Self
- Bad Actress (2011) as Barry
- The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010) as Self
- Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009) as Poodle (voice)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) as Tal Merrick (voice)
- True Jackson, VP (2008) as Max Madigan
- Largo (2008) as Self
- Flight of the Conchords (2007) as Martin Clark
- Super High Me (2007) as Self
- Ugly Betty (2006) as TV Fashion Reporter
- Bob the Builder: Built to be Wild (2006) as Bob the Builder (voice)
- Bob the Builder: When Bob Became a Builder (2006) as Bob the Builder (US) / Mr. Beasley (US) (voice)
- Cyxork 7 (2006) as Rob Berdash
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Mock the Week (2005) as Self
- Bob the Builder: Bob's Big Plan (2005) as Bob (US) (voice)
- Best Week Ever (2004)
- Drew Carey's Green Screen Show (2004) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self
- Brother Bear (2003) as Male Lover Bear (voice)
- 10-8: Officers on Duty (2003) as Jewelry Store Owner
- Stripperella (2003) as Bernard (voice)
- I Love the '70s (2003)
- Bagboy! (2002) as Sirol (voice)
- Rendez-View (2001) as Host
- Drew Carey's Improv All Stars (2001) as Self
- Rat Bastard (2000) as Roscoe Rodent (voice)
- Bob the Builder (1999) as Bob (voice)
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) as Fode (voice)
- Geri (1999) as Self
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998) as Self
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998) as Himself
- Comedy Central Presents (1998)
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Turtleneck Guy
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Richard
- Mike Hammer, Private Eye (1997)
- Space Cadets (1997) as High Commander
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Yasmine
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Jon Marc
- Good News Week (1996) as Self
- Men Behaving Badly (1996) as Billy
- Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (1996) as Quentin Hitchberg (voice)
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Greg
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Derek
- Filth! (1994) as Himself
- Filth! (1994) Writer
- Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife (1994) as (voice)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) as Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Thanksgiving Day (1990) as Chauffeur
- Family Matters (1989) as Cafe Manager
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) as Self
- Midnight Caller (1988) as Cab Driver (as Gregory Proops)
- Friday Night Videos (1983)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Greg Proops best known for?
Greg Proops is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 25 Words or Less (2018), Tragic Hero (1987), Tragic Hero (1987), Tragic Hero (1987).
When and where was Greg Proops born?
Greg Proops was born on October 3, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
How many credits does Greg Proops have?
Greg Proops has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2025.
What is Greg Proops's background in cinema and television?
Gregory Everett “Greg” Proops was born on October 3 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He is a European‑American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, stand‑up comedian and television host. Proops is widely recognized for his improvisational work on both the United Kingdom and United States versions of Whose Line Is It Anyway?...