Ian Roberts

About

Ian Michael Roberts – American actor, comedian, and writer, born 29 July 1965 in Queens, New York. Spent his childhood in Secaucus, New Jersey. A founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade improv troupe (with Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, and Matt Walsh). His most notable film roles include Sparky Polastri in Bring It On (2000), the Stage Manager in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Kyle in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and roles in Drillbit Taylor (2008), Step Brothers (2008), and Semi-Pro (2008). On television he is best known for the Upright Citizens Brigade series (1998–2000), Sgt. Jack Declan in Reno 911!, The Literal Doctor in Arrested Development (2005–2013), and Key & Peele (2012–2015). He also co-created and starred in the Spike TV series Players (2010).

Known for

American Dad!Series • 2005Brooklyn Nine-NineSeries • 2013Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries • 2000CommunitySeries • 2009Parks and RecreationSeries • 2009New GirlSeries • 2011Arrested DevelopmentSeries • 2003Craig of the CreekSeries • 2018SuperstoreSeries • 2015Reno 911!Series • 2003VeepSeries • 2012Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtSeries • 2015Childrens HospitalSeries • 2008WorkaholicsSeries • 2011Happy EndingsSeries • 2011Key & PeeleSeries • 2012Party DownSeries • 2009Jury Duty Presents: Company RetreatSeries • 2026Carol & the End of the WorldSeries • 2023BasketsSeries • 2016TeachersSeries • 2016The DictatorMovie • 2012Step BrothersMovie • 2008American AutoSeries • 2021