Daniel Mark Pudi(born March 10, 1979)[1]is an American actor and director. His roles includeAbed Nadiron the NBC sitcomCommunity(2009–2015),[2]for which he received three nominations for theCritics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Seriesand one nomination for theTCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy.Since 2020 he has starred as Brad Bakshi in theApple TV+comedy seriesMythic Quest.He was the voice ofHuey Duckon the2017 rebootofDuckTales.
Danny Pudi | |
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 Pudi in July 2013 | |
| Born | Daniel Mark Pudi March 10, 1979[1] Chicago, Illinois,U.S. |
| Education | Marquette University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse |
Bridget Showalter (m.2004) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editDaniel Mark Pudi[3]was born inChicagoon March 10, 1979,[1]the son of programmer and analyst Teresa (néeKomendant)[4]and Abraham L. Pudi (1955–2018).[5][6]His parents immigrated to the U.S. and became naturalized citizens: his mother came from the village ofPokośno,Poland,[4]and his father came from the village ofPoduru,India,and was from aTelugu Christianfamily.[5][7][8]Pudi grew up speaking Polish with his mother and grandmother.[9]
He grew up on theSouth Side of Chicagowith brother Adam and sister Katherine but attendedNotre Dame College PrepinNiles,a northern suburb.[7][10]In 2013, he gave thecommencement addressat Notre Dame College Prep.[11]
Pudi studied dance in Chicago and attendedMarquette UniversityinMilwaukee, Wisconsin,graduating with a degree in communication and theatre in 2001.[12]At Marquette, he was the first winner of theChris FarleyScholarship.[12]Beyond paying for a year of school, the scholarship led to him performing at animprov comedyevent featuringJim BreuerandDave Chappelle,increasing his interest in studying improv.[7]After Marquette, he performed insummer stock theatrein Wisconsin, studied atThe Second Cityin Chicago,[7]and joinedStir Friday Night!,a sketch comedy ensemble of Asian American performers. Other SFN alumni includeSteven Yeun.[13]
Career
editPudi became arecruiterfor anexecutive searchfirm before moving to Los Angeles in 2005 to seek television and film roles.[7][14]His job, whereby he was aremote worker,permitted him to attend auditions, helping him avoid the "struggling actor thing in terms of waiting tables, temping and so on". He performed in severaltelevision pilotsbefore joining the cast ofCommunity,[7]which he starred in for six seasons from 2009 to 2015.
He has appeared in multiple television advertisements for such products asSnickers,Verizon,McDonald's,T-Mobile,andFar Cry 4.[7][15][16]In 2012, he appeared as a celebrity contestant onGSN's version ofThe Pyramidwith fellowCommunitycast memberYvette Nicole Brown.
In film, he portrayed Arash in the comedy filmRoad Trip: Beer Pong,[17]and starred in the comedy horror filmKnights of Badassdom,[18]which was one of the highlights ofComic Con2011, according toHitFix.com.[citation needed]He starred in the Jones Street Station music video for "The Understanding".[19]He has madecameo appearancesin many internet videos, includingBriTANicK's "A Monologue for Three". Pudi had a cameo appearance inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier,and the live episode ofHot in Cleveland,as well as a cameo inStar Trek Beyond.
In the autumn of 2014, Pudi appeared in theoff-BroadwaymusicalFOUND.[20]He played the lead role inThe Tiger Hunter,an independent film directed by Lena Khan in 2016 and funded through aKickstartercampaign.[21]In 2017, Pudi began voicingHuey Duckin theDuckTalesreboot.[22]He also appeared as Teddy on the NBC sitcomPowerlessin the same year.
Pudi plays Brad Bakshi in the TV seriesMythic Quest,which premiered in February 2020. His first play, entitledRunning,was created for theEn Garde Arts' series Uncommon Voices and made public in August 2020. The production tackles his attempt to piece together his relationship with his father, which affected his personal identity, cultural background, and his experience with racism throughout his personal life and career. The play was turned into a short film, directed by Arpita Mukherjee, and released in 2022.[23]
He reunited withCommunityco-starAlison Briein the 2022 filmSomebody I Used to Know,co-written by Brie.[24]
In 2024, Pudi began his role of The Mechanist in Netflix's live-action adaptation ofAvatar: The Last Airbender.
Personal life
editPudi is married to Bridget Showalter.[25]They met while attending Marquette University in their freshman year.[14][7]Their twins, a son and a daughter, were born in January 2012.[8]Pudi is also a runner and has completed severalmarathons.[7]
Pudi bought a house inPasadena, California,in 2014.[26]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cop Show | Saffa | Short films |
| 2009 | Road Trip: Beer Pong | Arash | |
| 2009 | Nilam Auntie: An International Treasure | Melvin | Short film |
| 2010 | Blowout Sale | Glen | Short film; also writer |
| 2011 | Fully Loaded | Danny | |
| 2011 | Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil | Little Boy Blue | Voice[27] |
| 2011 | Where the Magic Happens | Unknown role | Short film; also writer |
| 2012 | Leader of the Pack | Doug | Short film |
| 2012 | The Guilt Trip | Sanjay | Uncredited |
| 2012 | Flatland 2: Sphereland | Puncto | Voice |
| 2013 | The Pretty One | Dr. Rao | |
| 2013 | Vijay and I | Rad | |
| 2013 | The Knights of Badassdom | Lando | |
| 2014 | Untucked | — | Documentary short; also director, producer and writer |
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Com Tech #1 | Cameo |
| 2015 | Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant | Nathan Vignes | |
| 2016 | The Tiger Hunter | Sami Malik | |
| 2016 | Taken to the Cleaner | Billy | Short film |
| 2016 | Star Trek Beyond | Fi'Ja | Cameo[28] |
| 2016 | After the Sun Fell | Adam | |
| 2017 | Smurfs: The Lost Village | Brainy Smurf | Voice[27] |
| 2018 | Lost Wallet | — | Short film; also director |
| 2018 | Good Girls Get High | Mr. D | |
| 2019 | Babysplitters | Jeff Penaras | |
| 2020 | The Argument | Brett | |
| 2020 | Coffee Shop Names | Deepak | Short film[29] |
| 2021 | Flora & Ulysses | Miller | |
| 2022 | Corner Office | Rakesh | |
| 2022 | American Dreamer | Craig | [30] |
| 2023 | Somebody I Used to Know | Benny |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ER | Mahir Kardatay | Episode: "Lost in America" |
| 2006 | Gilmore Girls | Raj | 4 episodes |
| 2006 | The West Wing | Santos Aide | Episode: "Two Weeks Out" |
| 2007–2008 | Greek | Sanjay | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | The Bill Engvall Show | Josh | Episode: "A Reptile Dysfunction" |
| 2009–2015 | Community | Abed Nadir | Main cast: 110 episodes TV Guide Awardfor Favorite Ensemble(2012)[31] Nominated–TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy(2011) Nominated–Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series(2011–2013)[32] |
| 2011 | Cougar Town | Uncredited cameo Episode: "Something Good Coming" | |
| 2011 | Robot Chicken | Various voices | Episode: "The Core, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover" |
| 2011 | Chuck | Vali Chandrasekaren | Episode: "Chuck Versus the Hack Off" |
| 2012 | The Book Club | Danny | 6 episodes; also producer |
| 2013 | Hot in Cleveland | Tommy | Episode: "It's Alive" |
| 2013 | Royal Pains | Garrett | Episode: "Pregnant Paws" |
| 2014 | Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja | Levander Hart | Voice, episode: "Unstank My Hart" |
| 2014 | 30 for 30 Shorts | — | Documentary short; also director, producer and writer |
| 2015 | Newsreaders | Ivan Folange | Episode: "How the Sausage Is Made; Lottery Winners Lose" |
| 2015 | TripTank | Luger, Matt, Football Player #2, Navigator | Voice, 4 episodes[27] |
| 2016 | Dr. Ken | Topher | Episode: "Dave's Valentine" |
| 2016 | Pickle and Peanut | Bike Jumper | Voice, episode: "Bike Jumper" |
| 2016 | Great Minds with Dan Harmon | Buddha | Episode: "The Buddha" |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca | Garth Tweedner | Episode: "You've Got Blackmail" |
| 2016 | Better Things | Danny | Episode: "Woman Is the Something of the Something" |
| 2017 | Powerless | Teddy | 12 episodes |
| 2017 | The Guest Book | Tim | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Do You Want to See a Dead Body? | Himself | Episode: "A Body and an Ex-Con" |
| 2017–2021 | DuckTales | Huey Duck | Voice, main role[27] |
| 2018 | Impulse | Beanie | Episode: "They Know Not What They Do" |
| 2018–2020 | Harvey Street Kids | Tiny, Super Todd, Vlad Villainski, Cheesy TV Announcer, Little Lad, Joel | Voice, 28 episodes[27] |
| 2018 | Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters | Calvin Reichart | Episode: "A Better World" |
| 2018 | Alone Together | Chris | Episode: "Big Bear" |
| 2020–present | Mythic Quest | Brad Bakshi | 26 episodes; also director |
| 2020–2022 | Mira, Royal Detective | Sanjeev Joshi | Voice, recurring role |
| 2021 | Calls | Dr. Burman | Voice, episode: "Leap Year Girl" |
| 2021 | Summer Camp Island | Cookiesmell | Voice, episode: "Shave a Little Off the Wheel" |
| 2022 | DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders | Numo | Voice, episode: "And You Are?" |
| 2022 | Home Economics | Brian | Episode: "Santa Suit Rental, $25 Per Day" |
| 2022–present | Transformers: EarthSpark | Bumblebee,Dramatic Voice #2, Smart Trainer 5007, Crowd | Voice, main role[33][27] |
| 2022 | Kiff | Nick Namé | Voice, episode: "Nicknames" |
| 2023 | Clone High | Dr. Neelankavil | Voice, recurring role |
| 2023 | Strange Planet | Various characters | 9 episodes |
| 2024 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | The Mechanist | Recurring role[34] |
| 2024 | Krapopolis | Orphan | Voice, episode: "Ice Week" |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hearthstone | Professor George Herbert Doyle IV |
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