Bill Hader is an American actor and comedian best known for his years on “Saturday Night Live” and for creating and starring in the acclaimed HBO series “Barry.”

Quick Scoop

  • Full name: William Thomas Hader Jr., born June 7, 1978, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Broke out as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) from 2005 to 2013, where he became famous for his impressions and the character Stefon.
  • Co-created, wrote, directed, and starred in “Barry” (2018–2023), playing a hitman who gets involved in acting class; the role earned him multiple Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • Has appeared in popular films like “Superbad,” “Tropic Thunder,” “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” and “It Chapter Two,” often balancing comedy with darker or more dramatic roles.
  • Has also worked behind the scenes as a writer and producer, including time as a creative consultant and co-producer on “South Park,” which won him an Emmy for outstanding animated program.

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