Nathan Harris Corddry(born September 8, 1977) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Adam Branch in theNBCdrama seriesHarry's Lawand for his role as Gabriel in the first two seasons of theCBSsitcomMom.He has also guest starred on series such asLaw & Order: Criminal Intent,The Daily Show,United States of Tara,30 Rock,andNew Girl.He also played Private First-Class Loudmouth in theHBOminiseriesThe Pacificand Tom Jeter in the NBC comedy-drama seriesStudio 60 on the Sunset Strip.In 2019, Corddry played engineer Larry Wilson in theApple TV+originalscience fictionspacedramaseriesFor All Mankind.In 2021, Corddry had a recurring role in theTV adaptation ofPaper Girlsplaying Larry Radakowski.
Nate Corddry | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nathan Harris Corddry September 8, 1977 |
| Alma mater | Colby-Sawyer College |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Jess Russell (m.2021) |
| Relatives | Rob Corddry(brother) |
Life and career
editCorddry was born inWeymouth, Massachusetts,to Robin (née Sullivan) and Steven Corddry, who was aMassachusetts Port Authorityofficial.[1][2]After graduating fromWeymouth High Schoolin 1995,[3]he went toColby-Sawyer College,where he majored in Communications.
On October 4, 2005, Nate joinedThe Daily Showas a correspondent. Nate andRob Corddryappeared together in various pieces on the show, including a segment called "Brother vs. Brother" on February 21, 2006. In this segment they formally debated each other on the issue ofBig Brother,but their debate quickly turned into immature name-calling, cheap shots by Rob, and an inevitable breaking up of the fight by Jon Stewart.[4]
Corddry also appeared onGuiding Light.In 2005, he appeared in a television commercial forRadio Shack.He has also done commercial work forCoors Brewing Company,Verizon Communications,Xbox,Dunkin' Donuts,and NYCremembers.org.[citation needed]
Corddry trained at theWilliamstown Theater Festival,and recently spent almost a year traveling on the road as an actor in theBroadwaytouring production ofThe Graduate.[5]
In 2006, Corddry was cast in theAaron Sorkincomedy-drama seriesStudio 60 on the Sunset Stripalongside Matthew Perry and Amanda Peet, which began airing in September 2006 and was canceled in May 2007. The show was a weekly drama set behind the scenes of a fictitiousSaturday Night Live-esque television program calledStudio 60 on the Sunset Strip.Corddry played a character namedTom Jeterwho was a writer and performer for theshow-within-a-show.[6]
Corddry played the recurring role of Gene Stuart on theShowtimeseriesUnited States of Tara.He played the Chief of Staff in the live-action film version ofYogi Bear,released 17 December 2010. He co-starred in the legal comedy-drama seriesHarry's Lawwhich was canceled after its second season. Corddry voice-acted "Zed" in theDisney XDseriesTron: Uprising.
In February 2014, Nate Corddry and his brother were featured alongsideBreaking BadactorMatt L. Jonesin theCollegeHumor-produced video for theGuided by Voicessingle, "Planet Score".[7]
In 2020, Corddry appeared as a guest on theStudio 60 on the Sunset Stripmarathon fundraiser episode ofThe George Lucas Talk Show.
In 2023, Corddry graduated from Harvard Extension School with a Masters Degree in English.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Arthur and the Invisibles | Seides | |
| 2006 | Suburban Girl | Jason | |
| 2007 | The Nanny Diaries | Calvin | |
| 2008 | Morning Departure | — | Short film |
| 2009 | The Ugly Truth | Josh | |
| 2009 | The Invention of Lying | News Reporter | |
| 2010 | 6 Souls | Stephen Harding | |
| 2010 | Yogi Bear | Chief of Staff | |
| 2012 | Girl Most Likely | Larry Feinstein | |
| 2013 | In Lieu of Flowers | Tony | |
| 2013 | The Heat | Michael Mullins | |
| 2014 | St. Vincent | Terry | |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters | Leif (Graffiti Artist) | |
| 2017 | The Circle | Dan | |
| 2019 | Standing Up, Falling Down | Adam | |
| 2022 | Family Squares | Kevin |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Ricky Gergis | Episode: "Probability" |
| 2003 | Guiding Light | Computer Nerd | Episode: "#1.14113" |
| 2005–2006 | The Daily Show | Himself (correspondent) | 9 episodes |
| 2006–2007 | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Tom Jeter | 22 episodes |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital | Dr.Jason Mantzoukas/Dr. Nate Corddry | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | United States of Tara | Gene Stuart | 10 episodes |
| 2009 | 30 Rock | Brian | Episode: "Sun Tea" |
| 2010 | The Pacific | Pvt. 'Loudmouth' | Episode: "Gloucester/Pavuvu/Banika" |
| 2010 | The Wonderful Maladys | Neil Malady | Television film |
| 2011–2012 | Harry's Law | Adam Branch | 34 episodes |
| 2012 | Childrens Hospital | Prosecuting Attorney | Episode: "Childrens Lawspital" |
| 2012–2013 | Tron: Uprising | Zed | 14 episodes |
| 2013 | New Girl | Edgar | Episode: "Pepperwood" |
| 2013–2015 | Mom | Gabriel | 22 episodes |
| 2015 | Difficult People | Brian Walsh | Episode: "Devil's Three-Way" |
| 2016 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Lancelot | Episode: "Aubrey Plaza Wears a Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Gown with Flowers in Her Hair" |
| 2017 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Randall | Episode: "Mrs. X at the Gaslight" |
| 2019 | Fosse/Verdon | Neil Simon | Miniseries |
| 2019 | Mindhunter | Art Spencer | 4 episodes |
| 2019–2022 | For All Mankind | Larry Wilson | 17 episodes |
| 2020 | Perry Mason | Matthew Dodson | Miniseries |
| 2020 | The George Lucas Talk Show | Himself | Episode: "Stu-D2 1138 on the Binary Sunset Sith" |
| 2022 | Paper Girls | Larry Radakowski | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | High School | David | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | Barry | Matt Iserson | Episode: "a nice meal" |
| 2024 | Sugar | David Siegel | Upcoming series |
References
edit- ^Rogers, Paul (May 1, 2005)."A Bald Liar".The Boston Globe.
- ^UMass Magazine OnlineArchived2012-05-28 at theWayback Machine;accessed February 12, 2015.
- ^Nate Corddry returns to where it all began
- ^Brother vs. Brother- War on Terror - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,2006-02-22, archived fromthe originalon September 17, 2021,retrieved2022-03-06
- ^"The Graduate – Broadway Play – Tour | IBDB".ibdb.Retrieved2023-03-08.
- ^Friend, Tad (September 25, 2006)."Backstage Angst".The New Yorker.RetrievedDecember 19,2016.
- ^"Guided By Voices –" Planet Score "Video (Feat. Rob Corddry, Breaking Bad's Badger)".Stereogum.2014-02-12.Retrieved2023-03-08.