Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ed Helms
How Ed Helms built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Ed Helms is an American actor, comedian, and musician notable for his roles in television and film. He gained recognition as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 2002 to 2006. He is widely known for portraying Andy Bernard in the NBC sitcom The Office (2006–2013). Helms also achieved success starring as Stuart "Stu" Price in The Hangover film trilogy. More recently, he co-wrote and starred in the comedy series Rutherford Falls (2021–2022).
April 2002: Started on The Daily Show
In April 2002, Ed Helms began his tenure on the satirical news program, The Daily Show, contributing field reports and hosting segments.
2002: Joined The Daily Show
In 2002, Ed Helms became a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
2005: "Battle of the Bulge" and "Mass. Hysteria" Segments
In 2005, Ed Helms' segments "Battle of the Bulge", about Speedo bathing suits in Cape May, and "Mass. Hysteria", about criticism of Massachusetts legalizing gay marriage, were regarded as his signature segments on The Daily Show.
2005: Recalled Audition for The Daily Show
In a 2005 interview, Ed Helms recalled his open audition and subsequent casting for The Daily Show.
July 2006: Joined the Cast of The Office
In late July 2006, Ed Helms was added to the cast of the NBC mockumentary The Office as Andy Bernard.
December 5, 2006: Returned to The Daily Show After Joining The Office
On December 5, 2006, Ed Helms returned to The Daily Show, alluding to his stint on The Office.
2006: Joined The Office and left The Daily Show
In 2006, Ed Helms began playing Andy Bernard in the NBC sitcom The Office and left The Daily Show after being a correspondent since 2002.
2006: End of Tenure on The Daily Show
In 2006, Ed Helms concluded his tenure on the satirical news program, The Daily Show.
2006: Voiced Everyone's Hero
In 2006, Ed Helms provided his voice for the animated film Everyone's Hero.
February 2007: Promoted to Series Regular on The Office
In February 2007, Ed Helms was promoted to series regular on The Office.
July 21, 2008: Return to The Daily Show for "Obama Quest"
On July 21, 2008, Ed Helms returned to The Daily Show for "Obama Quest," a segment covering Senator Barack Obama's trip to Iraq.
2009: Co-starred in The Hangover
In 2009, Ed Helms co-starred in the blockbuster film The Hangover.
2009: Voiced Monsters vs. Aliens
In 2009, Ed Helms provided his voice for the animated film Monsters vs. Aliens.
February 2010: Added to Opening Credits of The Office
In February 2010, Ed Helms was added to the show's opening credits for The Office.
2011: Starred in The Hangover Part II and Cedar Rapids
In 2011, Ed Helms starred in The Hangover Part II and Cedar Rapids.
2011: Starred in Cedar Rapids and Jeff Who Lives at Home
In 2011, Ed Helms starred in both Cedar Rapids and Jeff Who Lives at Home.
2012: Voiced The Lorax
In 2012, Ed Helms provided his voice for the animated film The Lorax.
2012: Voiced the Once-ler in The Lorax
In 2012, Ed Helms voiced the Once-ler in the animated film The Lorax.
2013: Co-Wrote, Produced, and Starred in Tiny Commando
In 2013, Ed Helms co-wrote, produced, and starred in the Yahoo! Screen web series Tiny Commando.
2013: Launched Production Company
In 2013, Ed Helms launched his own production company, Pacific Electric Picture Company, which secured a two-year development deal with Universal Television.
2013: Starred in The Hangover Part III
In 2013, Ed Helms starred in The Hangover Part III.
2013: Starred in We're the Millers
In 2013, Ed Helms starred in the comedy film We're the Millers.
2013: End of The Office
In 2013, Ed Helms's role as Andy Bernard concluded with the end of the NBC sitcom The Office.
2013: Recorded Album with The Lonesome Trio
In the summer of 2013, Ed Helms and his band The Lonesome Trio recorded an eponymous album after appearing at the Bonnaroo festival.
August 3, 2015: Running Wild with Bear Grylls
On August 3, 2015, Ed Helms appeared as the celebrity guest on the survival-skills reality show Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
2015: Appeared in Mumford and Sons Music Videos
In 2015, Ed Helms appeared in the video for Mumford and Sons' song "Hopeless Wanderer" and had a cameo in the band's music video for the song "The Wolf".
2015: Starred in Vacation and Love the Coopers
In 2015, Ed Helms played the lead role in Vacation and starred in Love the Coopers.
2015: Starred in Vacation
In 2015, Ed Helms starred in the film Vacation.
2017: Voiced Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
In 2017, Ed Helms provided his voice for the DreamWorks animated film Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.
2017: Starred in The Clapper
In 2017, Ed Helms starred in The Clapper as Eddie Krumble.
2017: Starred in Chappaquiddick
In 2017, Ed Helms starred in the dramatic film Chappaquiddick.
2018: Played Joe Gargan in Chappaquiddick
In 2018, Ed Helms played Joe Gargan in the film Chappaquiddick.
2018: Starred in A Futile and Stupid Gesture and Tag
In 2018, Ed Helms starred in both A Futile and Stupid Gesture and Tag.
April 22, 2020: Debuted The Whiskey Sour Happy Hour
On April 22, 2020, The Bluegrass Situation, co-founded by Ed Helms, debuted The Whiskey Sour Happy Hour, a weekly music and comedy program benefiting MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund and Direct Relief.
2021: Starred in Rutherford Falls
In 2021, Ed Helms starred in the comedy series Rutherford Falls, which he also co-wrote.
2021: Starred in Together Together
In 2021, Ed Helms starred in the film Together Together.
2022: Partnered with VoteRiders
In 2022, Ed Helms partnered with VoteRiders to encourage volunteers to write letters and send texts to registered voters to overcome voter ID barriers.
2022: Rutherford Falls Ended
In 2022, the comedy series Rutherford Falls, starring and co-written by Ed Helms, ended.
2024: Participated in SeriesFest 11's Storytellers Initiative
In 2024, Ed Helms participated with his partner, Michael Falbo at Pacific Electric Picture Company, in SeriesFest 11's Storytellers Initiative to discover episodic content.
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