Ed Helms is an American actor, comedian, and singer best known for his role as Andy Bernard in the NBC sitcom The Office, and for his work in the films The Hangover Trilogy, Cedar Rapids, and Vacation. Helms has starred in several films and television shows since his career began in 2002, and is now one of the most recognizable comedic actors in Hollywood. Here is a look at his biography, net worth, awards, real name, and family.
Ed Helms: Biography
Edward Paul Helms is an American actor, comedian, and singer born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 24, 1974. He began his career in 2002 with the television series “The Daily Show” as a correspondent. He gained recognition after his role as Andy Bernard in the NBC sitcom The Office, which earned him an Emmy nomination in 2009. He has since appeared in films such as The Hangover Trilogy, Cedar Rapids, and Vacation, as well as the television shows “The Mindy Project,” “30 Rock,” and “Arrested Development.” He has appeared in numerous comedy specials, including “The Hangover Part III,” “Trouble with the Curve,” and “The Hangover Part II.”
Helms is also a singer, and has released two albums, “The Fake Fake Sound of Ed Helms” in 2014 and “Ed Helms: Live from New York” in 2016. In addition to his acting and singing career, Helms is also a voice actor, lending his voice to films such as “The Lorax” and “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.”
Net Worth and Awards
Helms has an estimated net worth of $25 million as of 2021. His work in films and television shows has earned him numerous awards and nominations, including a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2009 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in The Office, and a Critics’ Choice Movie Award nomination in 2011 for Best Comedic Performance for his role in The Hangover Part II.
Real Name and Family
Helms’ real name is Edward Paul Helms. He is the son of Nancy and John Helms, and has one sister, Leslie. He is married to film producer and director Emily Jendrisak, with whom he has a daughter. He is also an active philanthropist and is involved with numerous charities, including the Alzheimer’s Association and the African Wildlife Foundation.
Ed Helms is an accomplished actor, comedian, and singer who has been entertaining audiences for nearly two decades. His work in films and television shows has earned him numerous awards and nominations, and he has an estimated net worth of $25 million. He is married to film producer and director Emily Jendrisak, and is an active philanthropist.