Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andy Samberg

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Andy Samberg made an impact.

Andy Samberg is an American actor, comedian, musician, writer, and producer, best known as a member of the comedy music group The Lonely Island. He gained widespread recognition as a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2005 to 2012. During his time at SNL, he, along with his Lonely Island colleagues, played a significant role in popularizing the SNL Digital Shorts, which became a viral sensation and contributed to the show's online presence.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 2005: Joined Saturday Night Live

In September 2005, Andy Samberg joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player and writer.

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December 17, 2005: Release of Lazy Sunday Digital Short

On December 17, 2005, Andy Samberg co-starred in the Digital Short "Lazy Sunday" on Saturday Night Live, which became an internet phenomenon.

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2005: Joined Saturday Night Live

In 2005, Andy Samberg joined Saturday Night Live (SNL) as a cast member and writer, popularizing SNL Digital Shorts with the Lonely Island.

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2005: The Lonely Island Online Popularity

In 2005, with the creation of YouTube, The Lonely Island's comedy videos gained widespread popularity, contributing to Andy Samberg's rise in the comedy scene.

2007: Starred in Hot Rod

In 2007, Andy Samberg starred in the film 'Hot Rod'.

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February 7, 2009: Release of I'm on a Boat

On February 7, 2009, The Lonely Island's video for "I'm on a Boat" debuted, garnering over 56 million views on YouTube and a Grammy nomination.

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May 10, 2009: Release of Motherlover

On May 10, 2009, Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake released the digital short "Motherlover" to commemorate Mother's Day.

2009: Release of 'I'm on a Boat'

In 2009, Andy Samberg and The Lonely Island released their hit song 'I'm on a Boat'.

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2009: Starred in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

In 2009, Andy Samberg starred in 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'.

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2009: Release of Incredibad and Hosting MTV Movie Awards

In 2009, The Lonely Island released their debut album 'Incredibad', and Andy Samberg hosted the MTV Movie Awards.

June 1, 2012: Samberg's Departure from Saturday Night Live

On June 1, 2012, Andy Samberg officially left Saturday Night Live.

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September 2012: Starred in BBC Three series Cuckoo

In September 2012, Andy Samberg played Cuckoo in the BAFTA nominated BBC Three series 'Cuckoo'.

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2012: Departure from Saturday Night Live

In 2012, Andy Samberg concluded his tenure as a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live.

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2012: Starred in That's My Boy, Celeste and Jesse Forever, and Hotel Transylvania

In 2012, Andy Samberg starred in 'That's My Boy', 'Celeste and Jesse Forever', and 'Hotel Transylvania'.

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2013: Starred in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Received Golden Globe Award

From 2013, Andy Samberg starred as Jake Peralta in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and won a Golden Globe Award for his performance.

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2013: Cast as Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine

In 2013, Andy Samberg was cast as Detective Jake Peralta in the Fox police sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which first aired on September 17 of the same year.

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2014: Hosted SNL Season 39 Finale

In 2014, Andy Samberg returned to Saturday Night Live to host the Season 39 finale.

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September 20, 2015: Hosted 67th Primetime Emmy Awards

On September 20, 2015, Andy Samberg hosted the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.

May 16, 2016: Performance of 'I'm on a Boat' on The Tonight Show

On May 16, 2016, Andy Samberg and the Lonely Island performed their 2009 hit "I'm on a Boat" with classroom instruments on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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2016: Starred in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

In 2016, Andy Samberg starred in 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping'.

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January 6, 2019: Co-hosted 76th Golden Globe Awards

On January 6, 2019, Andy Samberg co-hosted the 76th Golden Globe Awards with Sandra Oh.

2020: Starred in Palm Springs

In 2020, Andy Samberg starred in 'Palm Springs'.

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2021: End of Brooklyn Nine-Nine

In 2021, Andy Samberg's role as Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine concluded.

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2022: End of Hotel Transylvania Film Series

In 2022, the Hotel Transylvania film series, in which Andy Samberg voiced Jonathan, came to an end.

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November 2023: Release of Holy Roller Comic Book

In November 2023, the first issue of 'Holy Roller', a comic written by Andy Samberg, Rick Remender, Joe Trohman, and illustrated by Roland Boschi, was released by Image Comics.