A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Ian Roberts
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born July 29, 1965Age 61
Cast appearances (2)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (19)
Funny from behind the scenes.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Ian Roberts is an actor, writer and improviser who co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade with Matt Besser, Amy Poehler and Matt Walsh. The group's stage work led to the Comedy Central sketch series Upright Citizens Brigade and a theater and training community. Roberts is also a co-author of the Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual, connecting his performing career with the teaching of long-form improvisation.
Roberts and writing partner Jay Martel served as showrunners on Key & Peele, where Roberts was also a writer and executive producer. His acting work includes choreographer Sparky Polastri in Bring It On and the Literal Doctor on Arrested Development. His sketch credits encompass both performance and the development of other comedians' work.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
From the photo archiveMore faces of Ian Roberts.3 photos
