Ike Barinholtz
Definition
Ike Barinholtz is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his starring roles on the sketch comedy series MADtv (2002–2007), the HBO series Eastbound & Down (2012), and the Fox series The Mindy Project (2012–2015).
Born Isaac Barinholtz on February 18, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, he has also appeared in films like Neighbors (2014) and its sequel, and voiced characters in animated series such as Bless the Harts.
Recently, Barinholtz has starred in Broadway productions like Simon Rich's All Out and made cameos in shows like The Studio, while his family even joins the comedy spotlight, as seen with his dad on Late Night.
Examples
Ike Barinholtz's MADtv sketches were so spot-on, they made even the most serious viewers snort-laugh in public.
In The Mindy Project, Ike Barinholtz played the kind of chaotic nurse who'd prescribe laughter as the best medicine.
Watching Ike Barinholtz roast celebrities feels like eavesdropping on a hilariously savage family dinner.
Ike Barinholtz's Broadway debut in All Out turned ambition into a punchline sharper than a critic's review.