Hannibal Buress
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 4, 1983 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2025 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 91 credits in database
Biography
Hannibal Amir Buress is an American comedian, actor, producer, writer, musician, and venue owner. Born on February 4, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, he started performing comedy in 2002 while attending Southern Illinois University. He starred on Adult Swim's The Eric Andre Show from 2012 to 2020 and was featured on Comedy Central's Broad City from 2014 to 2019. He is also known for his October 16, 2014, stand-up routine, which brought sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby to public attention and outcry, for which he was lauded. He is known for acting with 76 known credits and has been associated with films such as Spider-Man: Bez domova, KRFT PUNK'S Political Party!, and Co děláme v temnotách.
Career overview
Hannibal Amir Buress is an American comedian, actor, producer, writer, musician, and venue owner who was born on February 4, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois. He began performing comedy in 2002 while attending Southern Illinois University. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous known credits in acting across various films and television series.
In television, Buress starred on Adult Swim's The Eric Andre Show from 2012 to 2020. He was also featured on Comedy Central's Broad City from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he is recognized for an October 16, 2014, stand-up routine that brought sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby to public attention and outcry, earning him praise. Within film and other projects, his work includes appearances in such titles as Spider-Man: Bez domova, KRFT PUNK'S Political Party!, and Co děláme v temnotách.
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Full Filmography
91 titles- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Comedian and Rapper, 5'10"
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) as Genghis Frog (voice)
- Out of the Loop (2023) as Self
- Mo (2022) as Denato
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) as Coach Wilson
- Ziwe (2021) as Self
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) as Self - Contestant
- Hannibal Buress: Miami Nights (2020) as Self
- Hannibal Buress: Miami Nights (2020) Writer
- Hannibal Buress: Miami Nights (2020) Executive Producer
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) as Hannibal
- The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) as Buddy (voice)
- Retro Tech (2019) as Self
- The Daily Bugle (2019) as Coach Andre Wilson
- KRFT PUNK'S Political Party! (2019) as Himself
- Tag (2018) as Kevin Sable
- Blockers (2018) as Frank
- Slice (2018) as Hannibal
- Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) as Coach Wilson
- Baywatch (2017) as Dave the Tech
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Bill
- Moonlight (2017) as Self
- Kuso (2017) as Kazo (voice)
- The Angry Birds Movie (2016) as Edward the Birthday Dad (voice)
- Justice League Action (2016) as Michael Holt / Mister Terrific (voice)
- Easy (2016) as Jason
- The Nice Guys (2016) as Bumble
- Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016) as Officer Watkins
- The Secret Life of Pets (2016) as Buddy (voice)
- Nerdland (2016) as The Nerd King (voice)
- The Comedian (2016) as Hannibal Buress
- Band of Robbers (2016) as Ben Rogers
- Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado (2016) as Himself
- Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado (2016) Screenplay
- Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado (2016) Executive Producer
- Hannibal Buress: Hannibal Takes Edinburgh (2016)
- Hannibal Buress: Hannibal Takes Edinburgh (2016) Writer
- Hannibal Buress: Hannibal Takes Edinburgh (2016) Executive Producer
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Daddy's Home (2015) as Griff
- Flock of Dudes (2015) as Pussypop
- $aving Dat Money (2015) as Self
- China, Il The Musical (2015) as Matt Attack / DJ Don Jose
- Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber (2015) as Self
- Unemployable (2015) as Himself
- Unemployable (2015) Executive Producer
- Why? With Hannibal Buress (2015) as Himself - Host
- Why? With Hannibal Buress (2015) Creator
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Miles (voice)
- Broad City (2014) as Lincoln Rice
- Neighbors (2014) as Officer Watkins
- Chozen (2014) as Crisco
- Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (2014)
- You Must Be Joking (2014) as Kenny
- Hannibal Buress: Live From Chicago (2014) as Himself
- Hannibal Buress: Live From Chicago (2014) Executive Producer
- Hannibal Buress: Live From Chicago (2014) Writer
- Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store (2014) as Self
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- The Kings of Summer (2013) as Bus Driver
- Lucas Bros. Moving Co. (2013) as Mom
- The Mindy Project (2012) as Derek
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) as Self
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) Executive Producer
- The Burn with Jeff Ross (2012) as Self
- Hannibal Buress: Animal Furnace (2012) as Himself
- Hannibal Buress: Animal Furnace (2012) Producer
- Hannibal Buress: Animal Furnace (2012) Writer
- Mash Up (2012)
- Hannibal Buress: A Week To Kill (2012) as Himself
- The Eric Andre New Year's Eve Spooktacular (2012) as Self - Host
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Hefty Jeff (voice)
- China, IL (2011) as Matt Attack / DJ Don Jose (voice)
- Wyatt Cenac: Comedy Person (2011) Writer
- Conan (2010) as Self - Comic Guest
- Adventure Time (2010) as Flame Prince (voice)
- Louie (2010) as Hannibal
- Louie (2010) as Hannibal (uncredited)
- The Awkward Comedy Show (2010)
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Hannibal Buress
- 30 Rock (2006) as Bum
- 30 Rock (2006) Writer
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Comedian
- The Simpsons (1989) as Principal Finch (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hannibal Buress best known for?
Hannibal Buress is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023), Mo (2022), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
When and where was Hannibal Buress born?
Hannibal Buress was born on February 4, 1983 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Hannibal Buress have?
Hannibal Buress has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Hannibal Buress's background in cinema and television?
Hannibal Amir Buress is an American comedian, actor, producer, writer, musician, and venue owner. Born on February 4, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, he started performing comedy in 2002 while attending Southern Illinois University. He starred on Adult Swim's The Eric Andre Show from 2012 to 2020 and was featured on Comedy...
Hannibal Buress by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) as Self - Contestant — aged about 37
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Miles (voice) — aged about 31
- Adventure Time (2010) as Flame Prince (voice) — aged about 27
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) as Hannibal — aged about 36
- The Simpsons (1989) as Principal Finch (voice) — aged about 6
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) as Coach Wilson — aged about 38
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