History of Andy Samberg in Timeline
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.
1925: Salvatore Maida's Immigration
In 1925, Salvatore Maida, Andy Samberg's biological maternal grandfather, immigrated to the U.S.
1938: Ellen Philipsborn's Immigration
In 1938, Ellen Philipsborn, Andy Samberg's biological maternal grandmother, immigrated to the U.S.
August 18, 1978: Andy Samberg's Birth
On August 18, 1978, David A. J. Samberg, known professionally as Andy Samberg, was born.
1996: Graduation from Berkeley High School
In 1996, Andy Samberg graduated from Berkeley High School, developing an interest in creative writing.
2000: Graduation from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts
In 2000, Andy Samberg graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
September 2005: Joined Saturday Night Live
In September 2005, Andy Samberg joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player and writer.
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.
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.
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.
2006: Met Joanna Newsom
In 2006, Andy Samberg met musician Joanna Newsom at one of her concerts.
2007: Starred in Hot Rod
In 2007, Andy Samberg starred in the film 'Hot Rod'.
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.
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'.
2009: Starred in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
In 2009, Andy Samberg starred in 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'.
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.
2012: Departure from Saturday Night Live
In 2012, Andy Samberg concluded his tenure as a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live.
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'.
February 2013: Proposed to Joanna Newsom
In February 2013, Andy Samberg proposed to musician Joanna Newsom after five years of dating.
September 21, 2013: Married Joanna Newsom
On September 21, 2013, Andy Samberg married musician Joanna Newsom in Big Sur, California, with Seth Meyers as his groomsman.
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.
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.
March 2014: Purchased Moorcrest Estate
In March 2014, Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom purchased the Moorcrest estate in Los Angeles, California.
2014: Hosted SNL Season 39 Finale
In 2014, Andy Samberg returned to Saturday Night Live to host the Season 39 finale.
2014: Won 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 Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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.
2016: Starred in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
In 2016, Andy Samberg starred in 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping'.
August 8, 2017: Birth of Daughter
On August 8, 2017, Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom welcomed the birth of their daughter.
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.
2019: Discovery of Family History on Finding Your Roots
In 2019, Andy Samberg discovered his mother's biological parentage on 'Finding Your Roots', revealing his Italian Roman Catholic and German Jewish heritage.
2020: Starred in Palm Springs
In 2020, Andy Samberg starred in 'Palm Springs'.
2021: End of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
In 2021, Andy Samberg's role as Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine concluded.
2022: End of Hotel Transylvania Film Series
In 2022, the Hotel Transylvania film series, in which Andy Samberg voiced Jonathan, came to an end.
February 2023: Birth of Son
In February 2023, it was announced that Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom had welcomed their second child, a son.
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.
2024: Portrayed Doug Emhoff on SNL
In 2024, Andy Samberg returned to Saturday Night Live to portray Doug Emhoff in the run-up to the election.
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