A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Lance Bangs
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born September 4, 1972Age 54
Cast appearances (1)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (3)
Funny from behind the scenes.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Lance Bangs is an American filmmaker and music-video director whose Portlandia connections include appearances in front of the camera. The archive features him in Winter in Portlandia and The Studio, placing a filmmaker associated with music and alternative culture within the show’s comic portrait of creative life.
Bangs has directed music videos for artists including R.E.M., Sonic Youth and Green Day, as well as documentaries and filmed comedy performances. He also worked on the Jackass television series and films. His career moves between music, documentary production and comedy, with both directing credits and occasional screen appearances.
The role call