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.
In 1925, Salvatore Maida, Andy Samberg's biological maternal grandfather, immigrated to the U.S.
In 1938, Ellen Philipsborn, Andy Samberg's biological maternal grandmother, immigrated to the U.S.
On August 18, 1978, David A. J. Samberg, known professionally as Andy Samberg, was born.
In 1996, Andy Samberg graduated from Berkeley High School and developed an interest in creative writing.
In 2000, Andy Samberg graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
In September 2005, Andy Samberg joined 'Saturday Night Live' as a featured player and writer.
On December 17, 2005, Andy Samberg co-starred in the Digital Short "Lazy Sunday" on 'Saturday Night Live', which became an Internet sensation.
In 2005, Andy Samberg became a cast member and writer for Saturday Night Live.
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.
In 2006, Andy Samberg met his future wife, musician Joanna Newsom, at one of her concerts.
In 2007, Andy Samberg starred in the film 'Hot Rod'.
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.
On May 10, 2009, Andy Samberg released the digital short "Motherlover", also featuring Justin Timberlake, to commemorate Mother's Day.
In 2009, Andy Samberg and The Lonely Island released their debut album, 'Incredibad'.
In 2009, Andy Samberg and the Lonely Island's hit "I'm on a Boat" was released.
In 2009, Andy Samberg starred in 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'.
In 2012, Andy Samberg starred in 'That's My Boy', 'Celeste and Jesse Forever', and the first 'Hotel Transylvania' film.
In February 2013, Andy Samberg proposed to Joanna Newsom.
On September 21, 2013, Andy Samberg married Joanna Newsom in Big Sur, California.
In 2013, Andy Samberg began starring as Jake Peralta in the police sitcom 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'.
In March 2014, Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom purchased the Moorcrest estate in Los Angeles.
In 2014, Andy Samberg returned to 'Saturday Night Live' to host the Season 39 finale.
In 2014, Andy Samberg won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for his role as Jake Peralta.
On September 20, 2015, Andy Samberg hosted the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
On May 16, 2016, Andy Samberg and The Lonely Island performed "I'm on a Boat" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
In 2016, Andy Samberg starred in the film 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping'.
On August 8, 2017, Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom announced the birth of their daughter.
On January 6, 2019, Andy Samberg co-hosted the 76th Golden Globe Awards with Sandra Oh.
In 2019, on 'Finding Your Roots', Andy Samberg learned about his mother's biological parents.
In 2020, Andy Samberg starred in the film 'Palm Springs'.
In 2021, Andy Samberg's show 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' concluded.
In 2022, Andy Samberg concluded acting in the 'Hotel Transylvania' film series.
In February 2023, the birth of Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom's son was announced.
In November 2023, the first issue of 'Holy Roller', a comic written by Andy Samberg and others, was released.
In 2024, Andy Samberg returned to Saturday Night Live in Season 50 to portray Doug Emhoff.