Anders Christian Holm (born May 29, 1981) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is one of the stars and creators of the Comedy Central show '' Workaholics'' and starred in the short-lived NBC series '' Champions''. He, along with fellow ''Workaholics'' creators Blake Anderson, Adam Devine, and Kyle Newacheck, formed the sketch group Mail Order Comedy.

Early life

Holm was born the youngest of three boys on May 29, 1981, in Evanston, Illinois, His brothers are Olen (born 1975) and Erik (born 1976). He graduated from Evanston Township High School. In 2003, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor's degree in history. He was a member of the university's swim team and is of Danish descent. Holm studied at the Second City Conservatory in Los Angeles.

Career

Holm, along with fellow ''Workaholics'' creators Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine and Kyle Newacheck, formed the sketch comedy group Mail Order Comedy. He played a hip pastor who became the title character's fiancé in '' The Mindy Project''. He also made a guest appearance in the fourth season of '' Modern Family'' in the episode "

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". Holm made a guest appearance with fellow ''Workaholics'' actors Anderson, DeVine and Erik Griffin on the first episode of the fourth season of '' Arrested Development''. He has also served as production and head writer's assistant for '' Real Time with Bill Maher'' before his work on ''Workaholics''. In 2014, Holm appeared in the

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-directed comedy film '' Top Five''. Holm has also appeared in other films by Rogen, such as a cameo in '' Neighbors'', '' The Interview'' (both 2014), and '' Sausage Party'' (2016). In 2016, he starred in the comedy film '' How to Be Single''. In 2018, he wrote, produced and acted in '' Game Over, Man!'' with Seth Rogen as co-producer. The film was released on Netflix. Also that year, Holm also co-produced '' The Package'', a Netflix original film comedy that premiered on August 10.

Personal life

Holm married his college sweetheart, Emma Nesper Holm, in September 2011. Their first child was born on December 19, 2013.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

Official website of Mail Order Comedy
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