John Early
Biography
John Early is an American comedian and actor born on January 21, 1988, in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his work in television and film, he has appeared on the television series 30 Rock as the son of Jenna Maroney and starred in the independent film Fort Tilden. Additionally, he starred in the television series Search Party, which originally aired on TBS and later on HBO Max from 2016 to 2022. His career also encompasses various specials and voice acting roles. With a substantial body of work comprising seventy-eight known credits in the acting field, he maintains an active presence in the entertainment industry as both a performer and a comedian.
Career overview
John Early is an American comedian and actor born on January 21, 1988, in Nashville, Tennessee. Active in the entertainment industry with known credits spanning television and film, he has established a diverse acting career that includes appearances in both independent cinema and television series.
Among his television credits, Early appeared on the series 30 Rock as the son of Jenna Maroney. He also starred in the television series Search Party, which originally aired on TBS and later on HBO Max from 2016 to 2022. In addition to his work on television series, his career features a role in the independent film Fort Tilden, alongside various voice-acting roles and comedy specials.
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101 titles- Coyote vs ACME (2026)
- Never Change! (2026) as Tim
- Maddie's Secret (2026) as Maddie Ralph
- Maddie's Secret (2026) Director
- Maddie's Secret (2026) Writer
- Maddie's Secret (2026) Producer
- She Keeps Me Young (2026) as Daniel
- The Arrow at Rest at Every Instant of its Flight (2026)
- Eternity (2025) as Ryan
- Long Story Short (2025) as Jean-Pierre / JP (voice)
- Universal Basic Guys (2024) as Kardgen (voice)
- Fantasmas (2024) as Chips/Figero
- Laid (2024) as John Early
- Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024) as Alexander (voice)
- Stress Positions (2024) as Terry Goon
- Stress Positions (2024) Producer
- Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees (2024) Executive Producer
- Very Important People (2023) as Bill
- John Early: Now More Than Ever (2023) as Self
- John Early: Now More Than Ever (2023) Writer
- John Early: Now More Than Ever (2023) Executive Producer
- The Afterparty (2022) as Detective Culp
- DC League of Super-Pets (2022) as Barry Allen / The Flash (voice)
- Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early (2022) as John Early
- Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early (2022) Executive Producer
- Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early (2022) Writer
- Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind (2022) Consulting Producer
- My Trip to Spain (2022) as Charlie
- My Trip to Spain (2022) Executive Producer
- No Man's Land (2022) as Daddy Likes it Raw
- The Great North (2021) as Henry Tuntley (voice)
- The Great North (2021) as Tooth 1 (voice)
- The Great North (2021) as Boat Mechanic (voice)
- The Great North (2021) as Sherman (voice)
- The Great North (2021) as Briggs (voice)
- Girls5eva (2021) as Chuck Dennis
- Cinema Toast (2021) as Joe Bunker
- Close Enough (2020) as Mr. Campbell (voice)
- Save Yourselves! (2020) as Blake
- Inspector Ike (2020) as Chip Conrad
- I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019) as Leslie
- Tuca & Bertie (2019) as Dirk (voice)
- Late Night (2019) as Reynolds
- VR Food (2019) as Steve
- Good Posture (2019) as Sol
- Marlon Brando (2019) as Director
- Rachel (2019)
- Rachel (2019) Writer
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Bearded Sheep (voice)
- 2 Dope Queens (2018)
- Tales from the Closet (2018) as Self
- The Emperor's Newest Clothes (2018) as Syco
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) as Logan
- At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017) as Russell
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Chris
- Fun Mom Dinner (2017) as Alfred
- Beatriz at Dinner (2017) as Evan
- 555 (2017) as Background Actor 2 • Boy • Cody • Josh • Luke
- 555 (2017) Writer
- 555 (2017) Executive Producer
- What Children Do (2017) as Pastor Wes
- 555 (2017) as Boy
- 555 (2017) as Cody / Boy / Luke / Background Actor 2 / Josh
- 555 (2017) Executive Producer
- 555 (2017) Creator
- Search Party (2016) as Elliott Goss
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Animals. (2016) as Assistant
- Animals. (2016) as The Assistant
- Haters Back Off (2016) as Maureen the Mattress Queen
- Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016) as Darren
- Other People (2016) as Gabe
- Netflix Presents: The Characters (2016)
- Boy Band (2016) as Chris Romney
- Bev (2016) as Emcee Creamy
- Difficult People (2015) as Mickey
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) as Logan St Bogan
- Dinner Party (2015)
- Dinner Party (2015) Writer
- Sea Beach Local (2015)
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Santa Monica (2014) as Man
- Fort Tilden (2014) as John
- The Greggs (2014) as Shelley’s Assistant
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Eternal (voice)
- Sardines out of a Can (2013) as Arnie
- High Maintenance (2012) as Wayne
- Family Dinner (2012) as Dad
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Dalton Crespin (voice)
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Receptionist (voice)
- Portlandia (2011) as Funeral Director
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Archer (2009) as Wally (voice)
- 30 Rock (2006) as Jerome
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Elefun / World War 1 Pilot #1 (voice)
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- The Simpsons (1989) as Joel (voice)
- Skindergarten as Ms. Lapachet
- Skindergarten Writer
- Cassandra at the Wedding Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Early best known for?
John Early is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Coyote vs. Acme (2026), Never Change! (2026), Maddie's Secret (2026), Maddie's Secret (2026).
When and where was John Early born?
John Early was born on January 21, 1988 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
How many credits does John Early have?
John Early has accumulated over 101 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.
What is John Early's background in cinema and television?
John Early is an American comedian and actor born on January 21, 1988, in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his work in television and film, he has appeared on the television series 30 Rock as the son of Jenna Maroney and starred in the independent film Fort Tilden. Additionally, he starred in the television series Searc...