Fred Armisen

About

Fereydun Robert Armisen (born December 4, 1966) is an American comedian, actor, musician, and television writer. With his comedy partner Carrie Brownstein, he co-created and co-starred in the IFC sketch comedy series Portlandia. He also co-created and starred in the mockumentary IFC series Documentary Now! and the Showtime comedy series Moonbase 8. Armisen was the bandleader and frequent drummer for the Late Night with Seth Meyers house band, the 8G Band from 2014 to 2024. He was a cast member on the late-night sketch comedy and variety series Saturday Night Live from 2002 to 2013. He voiced Speedy Gonzales on The Looney Tunes Show. He also works as a voice actor in films, such as The Smurfs (2011), The Smurfs 2 (2013), The House of Tomorrow, The Lego Ninjago Movie (both 2017), The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021), The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Contestant (both 2023), Thelma the...

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What We Do in the ShadowsSeries • 2019The SimpsonsSeries • 1989American Dad!Series • 2005Modern FamilySeries • 2009Bob's BurgersSeries • 2011Brooklyn Nine-NineSeries • 2013Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries • 200030 RockSeries • 2006Robot ChickenSeries • 2005Parks and RecreationSeries • 2009New GirlSeries • 2011ArcherSeries • 2009WednesdaySeries • 2022The Super Mario Bros. MovieMovie • 2023SuperstoreSeries • 2015Big MouthSeries • 2017FalloutSeries • 2024The Looney Tunes ShowSeries • 2011Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtSeries • 2015Aqua Teen Hunger ForceSeries • 2000BarrySeries • 2018PortlandiaSeries • 2011Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Series • 2007Broad CitySeries • 2014