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Todd BarryAmerican actor and comedian
Date of Birth: 26.03.1964
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Barry's Early Life and Education
- Early Comedy Career
- Guest Appearances and Recurring Roles
- Shorties Watchin' Shorties and Dr. Katz
- Other Collaborations
- Further Career Milestones
Barry's Early Life and Education
Born in the Bronx, New York, and raised in Florida, Barry initially pursued a career in music, playing drums for the indie-rock band The Chant. In 1986, he graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in English.
Early Comedy Career
Barry began his stand-up career in the mid-1980s. In 1999, he made his television debut on Comedy Central Presents, showcasing his deadpan style of humor. He also starred in and directed the short film "Borrowing Saffron" (2002), featuring H. Jon Benjamin.
Guest Appearances and Recurring Roles
Throughout his career, Barry has graced numerous television shows with his wry humor, including "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist," "Home Movies," "Space Ghost Coast to Coast," "Wonder Showzen," "Tom Goes to the Mayor," and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force." He also voiced a recurring character on the animated series "Squidbillies."
Shorties Watchin' Shorties and Dr. Katz
In 2004, Barry took center stage in the animated series Shorties Watchin' Shorties. He made 16 appearances on "Dr. Katz," initially as himself and later as recurring character Todd, a video store clerk.
Other Collaborations
In 2007, Barry featured alongside Sarah Silverman, H. Jon Benjamin, and Mitch Hedberg in the pilot episode of "Saddle Rash." He also portrayed a puffed-up bongo player named Todd in the "Third Conchord" episode of "Flight of the Conchords," attempting to add the song "Doggy Bounce" to the band's repertoire.
Further Career Milestones
In 2010, Barry played a recurring fictionalized version of himself in the second season of the Adult Swim live-action series "Delocated." He also had a recurring role as himself in the FX series "Louie." In 2012, he released his comedy album "Super Crazy" on Comedy Central Records.
