Adam DeVine
TV Actor
Adam Patrick Devine is an American actor, comedian, singer, screenwriter, and producer. He is one of the stars and co-creators of the Comedy Central comedy television series Workaholics and Adam Devine's House Party.
About
Adam Patrick DeVine was born on November 7, 1983, in Waterloo, Iowa. He is an American actor and comedian who is best known for his roles in the television series Workaholics, Pitch Perfect, and Modern Family. He has also had several film roles including Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and Game Over, Man!.
DeVine attended Millard South High School in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from high school he moved to Los Angeles where he attended Orange Coast College. He later transferred to the University of Iowa but dropped out after a year to pursue acting full time.
In 2006, he made his first on-screen appearance in an episode of Reno 911! In 2007, he appeared as a contestant on Last Comic Standing and went on to appear in various other shows such as The Office and How I Met Your Mother. In 2011, DeVine began starring in the Comedy Central show Workaholics alongside Anders Holm and Blake Anderson. This show ran for seven seasons until 2017.
DeVine has had many movie roles since 2010 when he starred in the romantic comedy When I'm with You. He played Bumper Allen in the 2012 musical comedy Pitch Perfect which spawned two sequels which were released in 2015 and 2017. In 2016 he starred alongside Zac Efron and Anna Kendrick in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates as well as voicing characters for animated films such as Ice Age: Collision Course (2016) and The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019).
He currently stars as Andy Bailey in the ABC sitcom Modern Family which premiered its eleventh season this year (2020).
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1983</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Adam DeVine is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Adam Patrick DeVine was born on November 7, 1983 in Waterloo, Iowa.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2003</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Comedy Career Begins</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Adam DeVine begins performing stand up comedy in Los Angeles.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2006</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">MTV's "Punk'd" Debuts</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Adam DeVine makes his debut as a cast member on MTV's hidden camera prank show, "Punk'd."</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2009</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Creates and Stars in "Workaholics"</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Adam DeVine creates, writes and stars in the Comedy Central sitcom "Workaholics."</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2011</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Voted Funniest Man Alive by Maxim Magazine</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Maxim Magazine names Adam DeVine the Funniest Man Alive.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2014</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starring Role in Pitch Perfect 2</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Adam DeVine stars in the movie Pitch Perfect 2 as Bumper Allen, an acapella singer.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Leading Role in Netflix Series "Game Over, Man!"</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Adam DeVine stars in the Netflix original series "Game Over, Man!", playing one of three roommates who must save their luxury hotel from a terrorist attack.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's Hilarious</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Adam DeVine is one of the most hilarious comedians and TV actors out there. His offbeat humor and facial expressions make him a joy to watch. Whether he's in a movie or on TV, you can always count on him for an entertaining experience.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's Talented</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Adam DeVine not only has great comedic timing, but he's also a talented singer, writer, and producer. He has written and produced many films and television shows that have been met with critical acclaim. He can do it all!</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He's Generous</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Adam DeVine has a big heart and is always doing good things for others. He is a major advocate for mental health awareness, LGBTQ+ rights, and social justice causes. He also works with charities to help those in need. </p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> First TV Role at Age 21</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Adam DeVine had his first television role at age 21, in the series Workaholics. He went on to appear in other shows, including The Mindy Project and Modern Family.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Co-creator of Comedy Central Show</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Adam DeVine is the co-creator of the Comedy Central show Adam DeVine's House Party, a sketch comedy show that ran for three seasons.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Voiced Two Characters in Pixar Movies</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Adam DeVine voiced two characters in Pixar movies - Balthazar Bratt in Despicable Me 3 and Ducky in The Angry Birds Movie 2.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Nominated For Emmy Award</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2017, Adam DeVine was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Modern Family.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Was a Writer on “Pitch Perfect”</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Adam DeVine wrote the screenplay for the first Pitch Perfect movie and also acted in it as one of the main characters, Bumper Allen.</p></div>
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