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Was a drummer for the early '90s punk band Trenchmouth. See more trivia »

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in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York, USA
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2013 Relanxious (pre-production)
Manase
 
2013 The Smurfs 2 (completed)
Brainy (voice)
 
2002-2013 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Various / Barack Obama / Prince / …
– Ben Affleck/Kanye West (2013) … Mahmoud Ahmadinejad / Ian Rubbish / David Paterson / …
– Kristen Wiig/Vampire Weekend (2013) … Various / Stuart / Lawrence Welk / …
– Zach Galifianakis/Of Monsters and Men (2013) … Michael R. Bloomberg/Randall Meeks/Various
– Vince Vaughn/Miguel (2013) … Various
– Melissa McCarthy/Phoenix (2013) … Various
See all 220 episodes »
 
2010-2013 The Looney Tunes Show (TV series)
Speedy Gonzales
– The Grand Old Duck of York (2013) … Speedy Gonzales (voice)
– The Black Widow (2013) … Speedy Gonzales (voice)
– Daffy Duck, Esquire (2013) … Speedy Gonzales (voice)
– Dear John (2013) … Speedy Gonzales (voice)
– We're in Big Truffle (2013) … Speedy Gonzales (voice)
See all 23 episodes »
 
2013 Out There (TV series)
Terry
– Ace's Wild (2013) … Terry (voice)
– Viking Days (2013) … Terry (voice)
– Salem, My Salem (2013) … Terry (voice)
– Joanie Loves Terry (2013) … Terry (voice)
– Enter Destiny (2013) … Terry (voice)
See all 10 episodes »
 
2011-2013 Portlandia (TV series)
Various Characters
– Blackout (2013) … Various Characters
– No-Fo-O-Fo-Bridge (2013) … Various Characters
– Alexandra (2013) … Various Characters
– Soft Opening (2013) … Various Characters
– The Temp (2013) … Various Characters
See all 28 episodes »
 
2013 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Osama Bin Laden
– Episode #10.338 (2013) … Osama Bin Laden
 
2013 Kroll Show (TV series)
Papi Jr
– Dine & Dash (2013) … Papi Jr
 
2012-2013 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Lady Hedith
– Episode #1.874 (2013) … Lady Hedith
– Episode #1.873 (2013) … Lady Hedith
– Episode #1.854 (2013)
– Episode #1.685 (2012) … Lady Hedith
– Episode #1.649 (2012) … Lady Hedith
 
2013 Conan (TV series)
Conan
– Occupy Conan: When Outsourcing Goes Too Far (2013) … Conan
 
2013 Bob's Burgers (TV series)
Tommy
– Nude Beach (2013) … Tommy (voice)
 
2012 Vancouvria (TV series)
Photo extra
– Big City Survival Class (2012) … Photo extra
 
2012 Unsupervised (TV series)
Martin
– Reggie Dog Bites (2012) … Martin (voice)
– Jesse Judge Lawncare Incorporated (2012) … Martin (voice)
– My Brother Brian (2012) … Martin (voice)
– Fires & Liars (2012) … Martin (voice)
– Rich Girl (2012) … Martin (voice)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2012 The Simpsons (TV series)
Terrence
– The Day the Earth Stood Cool (2012) … Terrence (voice)
 
2012 Fun World (short)
Fred (voice)
 
2008-2012 Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Thursday (TV series)
Barack Obama / David Paterson / Guy / …
– Episode #3.2 (2012) … Voter / Mahmoud Ahmadinejad / Paul
– Episode #3.1 (2012) … Guy
– Episode #2.3 (2009) … Joy Behar / Oates
– Episode #2.2 (2009) … Barack Obama / David Paterson
– Episode #2.1 (2009) … Various
See all 8 episodes »
 
2012 The Dictator
Waiter/Minister
 
2007-2012 30 Rock (TV series)
Frank 2.0 / Man Backstage / Raheem Haddad / …
– Live from Studio 6H (2012) … Frank 2.0 / Telethon Woman / Man Backstage
– Somebody to Love (2007) … Raheem Haddad
 
2012 Up All Night (TV series)
Gideon Kirk
– Hey Jealousy (2012) … Gideon Kirk
 
2011 The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (short)
Brainy (voice)
 
2011 The Smurfs
Brainy (voice)
 
2011 Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell (TV movie)
 
2010 Easy A
Pastor
 
2010 Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Freidrich
 
2010 Red Dead Redemption (Video Game)
Pedestrian/Background Character (voice)
 
2008-2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV series)
K.J. Nutt / Sal & Al's Customer
– Man Milk (2010) … Sal & Al's Customer
– Pepperoni (2008) … K.J. Nutt
 
2010 Ugly Americans (TV series)
Larry King
– So You Want to Be a Vampire? (2010) … Larry King (voice)
 
2010 Presidential Reunion (video short)
Barack Obama
 
2010 Cop Out
Russian Lawyer
 
2009 Parks and Recreation (TV series)
Raul
– Sister City (2009) … Raul
 
2009 Post Grad
Guacanator Pitchman
 
2009 Confessions of a Shopaholic
Ryan Koenig
 
2008 Blue Man Group: How to Be a Megastar 2.0 (TV movie)
Rod Popeil
 
2008 The Sarah Silverman Program. (TV series)
Taylor Magenheim
– Patriot Tact (2008) … Taylor Magenheim
 
2008 Bang Blow & Stroke (video short)
Kerr
 
2008 The Rocker
Kerr
 
2008 Christmas on Mars
Noachis
 
2008 Grand Theft Auto IV (Video Game)
Pervert (voice) / Hotdog Vendor (voice) / Internet Nerd (voice)
 
2008 Baby Mama
Stroller Salesman
 
2008 Human Giant (TV series)
Doctor / Dr. Marker
– Still Here, Man. Still Here. (2008) … Dr. Marker
– Gas Guzzlers (2008) … Doctor
 
2008 The Promotion
Scott Fargas
 
2005-2008 Squidbillies (TV series)
Miguel / Hippie Killed with Chainsaw / Jesus
– Earth Worst (2008) … Hippie Killed with Chainsaw (voice)
– Giant Foam Dickhat Trouble (2006) … Jesus (voice)
– Office Politics Trouble (2005) … Miguel (voice)
– Take This Job and Love It (2005) … Miguel (voice)
 
2004-2008 Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 (TV series)
Poncho / Robot Husband
– Robots Everywhere (2008) … Robot Husband (voice)
– Hypno-Germ (2004) … Poncho (voice) (as Loss Cat)
 
2007 Tim and Eric Nite Live (TV series)
Dr. Pat Gordon Hall
– Episode #1.3 (2007) … Dr. Pat Gordon Hall
 
2007 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
Time Lincoln (voice)
 
2003-2007 Crank Yankers (TV series)
Chip Douglas
– Episode #4.1 (2007) … Chip Douglas (voice)
– Episode #4.2 (2007) … Chip Douglas (voice)
– Episode #4.3 (2007) … Chip Douglas (voice)
– Episode #4.4 (2007) … Chip Douglas (voice)
– Episode #4.5 (2007) … Chip Douglas (voice)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2006 The Ex
Manny
 
2006 Freak Show (TV series)
Dane Cheff / Pastor Dan / Various
– Mohel-Me-Not: Part 1 (2006) … Various (voice)
– Mohel-Me-Not: Part 2 (2006) … Pastor Dan (voice)
– Elections (2006) … Dane Cheff (voice)
 
2006 Deck the Halls
Gustave
 
2006 Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Security Guard
 
2006 Griffin & Phoenix (uncredited)
 
2006 Tom Goes to the Mayor (TV series)
Phillip Priest
– Jeffy the Sea Serpent (2006) … Phillip Priest (voice)
 
2006 Kiss Me Again
Professor Szabo
 
2005 Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Frenchman (uncredited)
 
2004 Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (video)
Tino
 
2004 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Tino
 
2004 EuroTrip
Creepy Italian Guy
 
2004 Comedy Lab (TV series)
Jeremy
– 12:21 (2004) … Jeremy
 
2004 Soundtracks Live (TV movie)
Drummer
 
2003 The Frank International Film Festival (video short)
Frank
 
2003 Melvin Goes to Dinner
Vesa
 
2002 Like Mike
New Age Dad
 
2002 Late World with Zach (TV series)
Interpretive Bongos Wizard / Various Roles
 
2002 Next! (TV movie)
Various
 
2001 Late Friday (TV series)
Father Fred / Fericito
– Episode #1.12 (2001) … Fericito
– Episode #1.8 (2001) … Father Fred
 
1999 Reverb (TV series)
Interviewer
 
1998 Guide to Music and South by Southwest (short)
Various Characters
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2003-2013 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Kristen Wiig/Vampire Weekend (2013) (performer: "I'm So Excited", "Mom, You're the Bomb", "Mom's Jam")
– Vince Vaughn/Miguel (2013) (performer: "Hey Policeman" - uncredited, "C*#! in a Crowd" - uncredited, "Living in the Gutter" - uncredited, "Sweet Iron Lady" - uncredited)
– Christoph Waltz/Alabama Shakes (2013) (performer: "Smile, Darn Ya, Smile")
– Anne Hathaway/Rihanna (2012) (performer: "One Day More")
– Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Mumford & Sons (2012) (performer: "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away")
See all 43 episodes »
 
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
– Episode #1.381 (2011) (performer: "The Wheels on the Bus", "Old MacDonald Had a Farm")
 
2008-2009 Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Thursday (TV series)
– Episode #2.3 (2009) (performer: "Private Eyes" - uncredited)
– Episode #1.1 (2008) (performer: "Obama Makes My Dreams Come True")
 
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon (video) (performer: "Summer in the City", "Summer Nights")
 
Show ShowWriter (4 titles)
2011-2013 Portlandia (TV series)
– Blackout (2013) (creator / written by)
– No-Fo-O-Fo-Bridge (2013) (creator / written by)
– Alexandra (2013) (creator / written by)
– Soft Opening (2013) (creator / written by)
– The Temp (2013) (creator / written by)
See all 27 episodes »
 
2003 The Frank International Film Festival (video short)
 
1999 Fred (TV series) (writer)
 
1998 Guide to Music and South by Southwest (short) (written by)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (2 titles)
2011-2013 Portlandia (TV series) (composer: theme music - 18 episodes)
– Take Back MTV (2013) (composer: theme music)
– Winter in Portlandia (2012) (composer: theme music)
– Brunch Village (2012) (composer: theme music)
– No Olympics (2012) (composer: theme music)
– Feminist Book Store 10th Anniversary (2012) (composer: theme music)
See all 18 episodes »
 
1999 Fred (TV series) (composer: incidental music)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2011-2013 Portlandia (TV series) (co-executive producer - 18 episodes)
– Take Back MTV (2013) (co-executive producer)
– Winter in Portlandia (2012) (co-executive producer)
– Brunch Village (2012) (co-executive producer)
– No Olympics (2012) (co-executive producer)
– Feminist Book Store 10th Anniversary (2012) (co-executive producer)
See all 18 episodes »
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
2011-2013 Portlandia (TV series)
– Take Back MTV (2013)
– Winter in Portlandia (2012)
– Brunch Village (2012)
– No Olympics (2012)
– Feminist Book Store 10th Anniversary (2012)
See all 18 episodes »
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
1999 Fred (TV series)
 
1998 Guide to Music and South by Southwest (short)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2012 30 Rock (TV series) (thanks - 1 episode)
– Live from Studio 6H (2012) (thanks)
 
2007 Human Giant (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– Ice Cream Party (2007) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (49 titles)
2013 Revenge of the Mekons (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2013 SXSW Flashback 2013 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2013 Overheard (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
– Fred Armisen (2013) … Himself - Interviewee
 
2013 Watch What Happens: Live (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Tabatha Coffey & Fred Armisen (2013) … Himself - Guest
 
2013 The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2013 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Himself
– Buddy Valastro and Fred Armisen (2013) … Himself
 
2012 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #20.56 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #19.162 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2008-2012 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.11 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #6.16 (2008) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2012 Talking Dead (TV series)
Himself
– Beside the Dying Fire (2012) … Himself (voice)
 
2012 7 Minutes in Heaven (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #2.2 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 The Secret Policeman's Ball (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011-2012 Conan (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– The Guy Who Actually Went to the Gym He Joined on New Year's Day (2012) … Himself - Guest
– The Asiago Index (2011) … Himself
 
2012 Today (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 6 January 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2009-2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.577 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #1.381 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.225 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #1.219 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #1.188 (2010) … Himself
See all 9 episodes »
 
2012 Inside Portlandia (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 The View (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 20 December 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 That Is All (short)
Himself
 
2011 Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf (TV series)
Himself
– Mixed Bag: Part 2 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
– Episode dated 24 February 2011 (2011)
 
2011 Saturday Night Live Backstage (TV documentary)
Various
 
2011 The Soup (TV series)
CARL / Himself
– Fred Armisen (2011) … Himself / CARL
 
2011 Attack of the Show! (TV series)
Actor, Portlandia / Himself - Guest
– Fred Armisen (2011) … Himself - Guest/Actor, Portlandia
 
2011 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 February 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Larry King Live (TV series)
Himself
– SNL on LKL! (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Saturday Night (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 March 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2010 Tina Fey: The Mark Twain Prize (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 The 2009 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2009 2009 MTV Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV series)
Himself
– Tennis (2009) … Himself
 
2000-2009 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Bob Costas/Fred Armisen/Robert Schimmel (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 March 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 September 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2009 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Largo
Himself
 
2007 Human Giant (TV series)
Himself
– 24 Hour Marathon (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Event for Autism Education (TV movie)
Himself / Prince
 
2006 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (video)
Himself
 
2006 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.112 (2006) … Himself
 
2005 New York Noise (TV series)
Himself
– Beggars Group 10th Anniversary in NYC Party (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Reel Comedy (TV series)
Himself
– Deuce Bigalow European Gigolo (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Looking for a Thrill: An Anthology of Inspiration (video documentary)
 
2004 E! News (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Halftime Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 I Am Trying to Break Your Heart (documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Premium Blend (TV series)
Sergeant Fred
– Episode dated 9 November 2001 (2001) … Sergeant Fred
– Episode dated 12 October 2001 (2001) … Sergeant Fred
 
1999 Fred (TV series)
Himself - Various
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (16 titles)
2010 The Women of SNL (TV movie)
Lawrence Welk / Various
 
2010 Saturday Night Live Presents: Sports All-Stars (TV movie)
Martin Scorsese / Various (uncredited)
 
2009 SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas (TV movie)
Elf (uncredited)
 
2009 Saturday Night Live: Just Shorts (TV movie)
Nathanial Snerpus (uncredited)
 
2009 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler (TV movie)
David Paterson/Eskimo/Various
 
2009 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
 
2009 Saturday Night Live Sports Extra '09 (TV movie)
Various (uncredited)
 
2008 Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash '08 (TV movie)
Barack Obama/Various
 
2008 Anderson Cooper 360° (TV series)
 
2006 Your Movie Show (TV series)
 
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (TV movie)
Spook Peterson (uncredited)
 
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Alec Baldwin (TV documentary)
Reporter #4 (uncredited)
 
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon (video)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies (TV movie)
Various Characters (uncredited)
 
2004 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tracy Morgan (video documentary)
Moviegoer (uncredited)
 
2003 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Kattan (TV movie)
Mackey (uncredited)
 

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Cast member on Bob Odenkirk's TV pilot, Next! See more »

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Alternate Names:

Loss Cat

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:

I feel bad for everyone I've gone out with. See more »

Trivia:

Was a drummer for the early '90s punk band Trenchmouth. See more »

Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Sagittarius