Ike Barinholtz

**Ike Barinholtz**, born on February 18, 1977, is a renowned American actor and comedian, recognized primarily for his captivating roles in various comedy series, such as MADtv (2002–2007), Eastbound & Down (2012), The Mindy Project (2012–2017), Bless the Harts (2019–2021), The Afterparty (2022), and History of the World, Part II (2023). He has shown immense prowess in the acting field, leaving marks in the industry with his roles in films like Disaster Movie (2008), Neighbors (2014), Sisters (2015), Suicide Squad (2016), and The Hunt (2020), among many others. A prolific writer, he also co-wrote Central Intelligence (2016), and demonstrated a panoply of skills as he directed, wrote, produced, and starred in The Oath (2018). Prior to his successful career, Barinholtz spent his early life in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, and he decided to move to Los Angeles to be an actor after dropping out of Boston University. His career took a spike when he joined the third season of the HBO series Eastbound & Down, where he garnered attention for his outstanding portrayal of Ivan Dochenko. Barinholtz's wide array of skills is manifested as he consistently infused humor in his acting, making him a central figure in popular comedy series and movies, such as The Mindy Project and Friends from College. In addition to his extensive acting achievements, he also won the inaugural primetime season of Celebrity Jeopardy! where he won $1,000,000 for the charity, Pacific Clinics.