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. He gained prominence as a member of the comedy music group The Lonely Island, alongside Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. From 2005 to 2012, Samberg was a cast member and writer for Saturday Night Live (SNL), where he played a key role in popularizing SNL Digital Shorts with The Lonely Island. His work spans across television, music, and film, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.
September 2005: Joins Saturday Night Live
In September 2005, Andy Samberg joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player and writer.
December 17, 2005: Digital Short "Lazy Sunday"
On December 17, 2005, Andy Samberg co-starred in the Digital Short "Lazy Sunday" on Saturday Night Live, which became an Internet phenomenon.
2005: Samberg Joins Saturday Night Live
In 2005, Andy Samberg became a cast member and writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where he and his group the Lonely Island popularized the SNL Digital Shorts.
2005: The Creation of Youtube
In 2005, when YouTube was created, the streaming of Andy Samberg's videos became much more widespread, helping him gain recognition.
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 on YouTube.
May 10, 2009: "Motherlover" Release
On May 10, 2009, Andy Samberg released another digital short, "Motherlover", also featuring Justin Timberlake, to commemorate Mother's Day.
2009: Hit Song Release
In 2009, Andy Samberg and the Lonely Island released their hit song "I'm on a Boat".
2009: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
In 2009, Andy Samberg starred in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
2009: The Lonely Island Releases Debut Album
In 2009, Andy Samberg's comedy troupe, the Lonely Island, released their debut album, Incredibad.
June 1, 2012: Leaves Saturday Night Live
On June 1, 2012, Andy Samberg's spokesperson announced that he had left Saturday Night Live.
2012: Samberg Leaves Saturday Night Live
In 2012, Andy Samberg left Saturday Night Live, where he had been a cast member and writer since 2005.
2012: Film Roles in That's My Boy, Celeste and Jesse Forever, and Hotel Transylvania
In 2012, Andy Samberg played roles in the films That's My Boy, Celeste and Jesse Forever, and the animated film Hotel Transylvania.
2013: Stars in Brooklyn Nine-Nine
From 2013, Andy Samberg starred as Jake Peralta in the Fox, and later NBC, police sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which he also produced.
2014: Returns to Saturday Night Live
In 2014, Andy Samberg returned to Saturday Night Live to host the Season 39 finale.
2014: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor
In 2014, Andy Samberg won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for his role as Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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 their 2009 hit "I'm on a Boat" with classroom instruments on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
2016: Stars in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
In 2016, Andy Samberg starred in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.
January 6, 2019: Co-hosted 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 Palm Springs.
2021: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Concludes
In 2021, Andy Samberg concluded his role as Jake Peralta in the Fox, and later NBC, police sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
2022: Hotel Transylvania film series
In 2022, Andy Samberg concluded his role in the Hotel Transylvania film series.
November 2023: Publication of Holy Roller Comic
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 and published by Image Comics.
2024: Returns to Saturday Night Live
In 2024, Andy Samberg returned to Saturday Night Live to portray Doug Emhoff and create Digital Shorts.
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