History of Andy Samberg in Timeline
Andy Samberg is an American actor, comedian, rapper, writer, and producer, best known as a member of the comedy music group The Lonely Island alongside Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. He gained widespread recognition as a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2005 to 2012, where he, along with The Lonely Island, revolutionized the show with the creation and popularization of SNL Digital Shorts, significantly impacting online comedy and viral video culture.
1925: Immigration of Salvatore Maida
In 1925, Salvatore Maida, Andy Samberg's biological Italian Catholic maternal grandfather, immigrated to the U.S.
1938: Immigration of Ellen Philipsborn
In 1938, Ellen Philipsborn, Andy Samberg's biological German Jewish maternal grandmother, immigrated to the U.S.
August 18, 1978: Andy Samberg's birth
On August 18, 1978, David Andrew Jerome Samberg, known professionally as Andy Samberg, was born. He is an American actor, comedian, rapper, writer, and producer.
1996: Graduated from Berkeley High School
In 1996, Andy Samberg graduated from Berkeley High School, where he developed an interest in creative writing.
2000: Graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts
In 2000, Andy Samberg graduated from New York University's (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts.
September 2005: Joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player and writer
In September 2005, Andy Samberg joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player and writer.
December 17, 2005: Co-starred in "Lazy Sunday" Digital Short
On December 17, 2005, Andy Samberg co-starred with Chris Parnell in the Digital Short show "Lazy Sunday" on Saturday Night Live, a hip hop song about going to see the film 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
2005: Joined Saturday Night Live
In 2005, Andy Samberg became a cast member and writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
2005: YouTube Creation and Online Star Status
In 2005, with the creation of YouTube, Andy Samberg, along with Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, saw their comedy videos gain widespread streaming, contributing to his rise as an online star and helping him land an agent and eventually get hired at Saturday Night Live.
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: "I'm on a Boat" video 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" Digital Short Release
On May 10, 2009, Andy Samberg released the digital short "Motherlover," also featuring Justin Timberlake, to commemorate Mother's Day.
2009: Voiced roles in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs film series
In 2009, Andy Samberg began voicing roles in the 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' film series.
2009: Released 'I'm on a Boat'
In 2009, Andy Samberg released hit song "I'm on a Boat" with the Lonely Island.
2009: Debut Album Incredibad Release
In 2009, Andy Samberg, along with his comedy troupe the Lonely Island, released their debut album 'Incredibad'.
June 1, 2012: Left Saturday Night Live
On June 1, 2012, Andy Samberg's spokesperson announced that Samberg had left Saturday Night Live.
2012: Left Saturday Night Live
In 2012, Andy Samberg left Saturday Night Live, where he had been a cast member and writer since 2005.
2012: Starred in multiple films
In 2012, Andy Samberg starred in 'That's My Boy' and 'Celeste and Jesse Forever'. He also voiced Jonathan in 'Hotel Transylvania'.
February 2013: Proposed to Joanna Newsom
In February 2013, Andy Samberg proposed to musician Joanna Newsom.
September 21, 2013: Married Joanna Newsom
On September 21, 2013, Andy Samberg married musician Joanna Newsom in Big Sur, California.
2013: Portrayed Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine
From 2013, Andy Samberg portrayed Jake Peralta in the Fox/NBC police procedural sitcom series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', which he also produced.
2013: Landed the role of Detective Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine
In 2013, Andy Samberg landed the role of Detective Jake Peralta in Fox's (later NBC's) 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 the Beachwood Canyon area of Los Angeles, California.
2014: Returned to host Season 39 finale and star in the 40th anniversary special Digital Short
In 2014, Andy Samberg returned to Saturday Night Live to host the Season 39 finale and to star in the 40th anniversary special's Digital Short.
2014: Won a Golden Globe Award for Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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 the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards
On September 20, 2015, Andy Samberg hosted the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
May 16, 2016: Performed 'I'm on a Boat' on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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 and Storks
In 2016, Andy Samberg starred in 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping' and voiced a role in 'Storks'.
August 8, 2017: Birth of Daughter
On August 8, 2017, Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom announced the birth of their daughter.
January 6, 2019: Co-hosted the 76th Golden Globe Awards with Sandra Oh
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 on 'Finding Your Roots' that his mother was adopted and has Italian Catholic and German Jewish biological parents.
2020: Starred in Palm Springs
In 2020, Andy Samberg starred in the film 'Palm Springs'.
2021: End of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
In 2021, Andy Samberg finished portraying Jake Peralta in the Fox/NBC police procedural sitcom series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', which he also produced. He played the role since 2013.
2022: Voiced roles in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers and the Hotel Transylvania film series
In 2022, Andy Samberg voiced roles in 'Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers' and 'Hotel Transylvania' film series.
February 2023: Birth of Son
In February 2023, the birth of Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom's second child, a son, was announced by the Lonely Island's Jorma Taccone.
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 and published by Image Comics.
2023: Voiced role in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
In 2023, Andy Samberg voiced a role in 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'.
2024: Portrayed Doug Emhoff on Saturday Night Live
In 2024, Andy Samberg returned to Saturday Night Live to portray Doug Emhoff in the run up to the election, and provide some additional Digital Shorts.
2025: Voice role in Zootopia 2
In 2025, Andy Samberg is set to voice a role in 'Zootopia 2'.
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