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Bill Hader

Bill Hader is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director known for his work on Saturday Night Live and for creating and starring in the HBO series Barry.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Bill Hader is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. He is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and for creating and starring in the HBO series Barry.

What it is

Bill Hader rose to fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2013, where he became known for his character work and impressions. He later created, wrote, directed, and starred in the HBO series Barry, which ran from 2018 to 2023.

Key details

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 7, 1978, Hader studied at Scottsdale Community College and the Art Institute of Phoenix before pursuing comedy. His film credits include Superbad, Tropic Thunder, and It Chapter Two, and he has voiced characters such as Fear in Inside Out and Flint Lockwood in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Why it matters

Hader has received Emmy recognition for his television work, including Barry and SNL-related performances. His series Barry was widely distributed in Canada through HBO and streaming platforms, and his films and voice roles have been part of mainstream Canadian entertainment coverage.

In short

  • Cast member on SNL from 2005 to 2013.
  • Created, wrote, directed, and starred in Barry.
  • Voice roles in Inside Out and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
  • Appeared in films like Superbad and It Chapter Two.
Canadian angle

Barry was widely distributed in Canada through HBO/streaming platforms, and Hader’s films and voice roles have been part of mainstream Canadian entertainment coverage.

Quick questions

Who is Bill Hader?
Bill Hader is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director best known for Saturday Night Live and Barry.
What is Bill Hader best known for?
He is best known for his SNL work and for creating and starring in the HBO series Barry.
Did Bill Hader work in voice acting?
Yes. He voiced characters such as Fear in Inside Out and Flint Lockwood in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Sources

  1. EBSCO — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/bill-hader
    Supports: Birth date and place, education, SNL and Barry career details
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0352778/
    Supports: SNL tenure, Barry, film and voice roles, spouse and children
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0352778/bio/
    Supports: Birth date and place, American comedian and actor description
  4. New York Film Academy — https://www.nyfa.edu/alumni/bill-hader/
    Supports: Professional roles as actor, writer, producer, comedian
  5. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/bill-hader/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, spouse