Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andy Samberg

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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. He gained prominence as a member of the comedy music group The Lonely Island, alongside Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. Samberg was a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2005 to 2012, where he and The Lonely Island popularized SNL Digital Shorts. His work spans television, film, and music, marked by his comedic style and contributions to digital comedy.

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September 2005: Joins Saturday Night Live

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

December 17, 2005: "Lazy Sunday" Debut

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

2005: Joins Saturday Night Live

In 2005, Andy Samberg became a cast member and writer for Saturday Night Live.

2005: YouTube Launch and Online Comedy

In 2005, with the creation of YouTube, Andy Samberg and his friends' comedy videos became more widespread, helping him land an agent and a role on Saturday Night Live.

2007: Stars in Hot Rod

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

February 7, 2009: "I'm on a Boat" Debut

On February 7, 2009, the video for Andy Samberg's comedy troupe's collaboration with T-Pain, "I'm on a Boat", debuted and became a hit on YouTube.

May 10, 2009: "Motherlover" Release

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

2009: Debut Album Incredibad Release

In 2009, Andy Samberg and The Lonely Island released their debut album, 'Incredibad'.

2009: "I'm on a Boat" hit released

In 2009, Andy Samberg and the Lonely Island's hit "I'm on a Boat" was released.

2009: Stars in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

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

June 1, 2012: Leaves Saturday Night Live

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

September 2012: Stars in Cuckoo

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

2012: Leaves Saturday Night Live

In 2012, Andy Samberg left Saturday Night Live.

2012: Stars 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 the first 'Hotel Transylvania' film.

2013: Stars in Brooklyn Nine-Nine

In 2013, Andy Samberg began starring as Jake Peralta in the police sitcom 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'.

2014: Returns to Host SNL Finale

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

September 20, 2015: Hosts the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards

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

May 16, 2016: Performs "I'm on a Boat" on The Tonight Show

On May 16, 2016, Andy Samberg and The Lonely Island performed "I'm on a Boat" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

2016: Stars in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

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

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

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

2020: Stars in Palm Springs

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

2021: End of Brooklyn Nine-Nine

In 2021, Andy Samberg's show 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' concluded.

2022: Stars in Hotel Transylvania film series

In 2022, Andy Samberg concluded acting in the 'Hotel Transylvania' film series.

November 2023: Holy Roller Comic Release

In November 2023, the first issue of 'Holy Roller', a comic written by Andy Samberg and others, was released.

2024: Returns to portray Doug Emhoff

In 2024, Andy Samberg returned to Saturday Night Live in Season 50 to portray Doug Emhoff.

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