Biography and filmography

Ian Roberts

Ian Michael Roberts – American actor, comedian, and writer, born 29 July 1965 in Queens, New York. Spent his childhood in Secaucus, New Jersey. A founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade improv troupe (with Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, and Matt Walsh). His most notable film roles include Sparky Polastri in Bring It On (2000), the Stage Manager in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Kyle in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and roles in Drillbit Taylor (2008), Step Brothers (2008), and Semi-Pro (2008). On television he is best known for the Upright Citizens Brigade series (1998–2000), Sgt. Jack Declan in Reno 911!, The Literal Doctor in Arrested Development (2005–2013), and Key & Peele (2012–2015). He also co-created and starred in the Spike TV series Players (2010).

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Movies (38)

Daughter in a Box

Daughter in a Box

2026 · Ronald

Reno 911: Qué bello es delinquir

Reno 911: Qué bello es delinquir

2022 · Sergeant Jack Declan, Producer

Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon

Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon

2021 · Sergeant Jack Declan, Producer

La Casa Gana

La Casa Gana

2017 · Driver at College Campus

Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays

Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays

2016 · Executive Producer

Fenómenos De La Naturaleza

Fenómenos De La Naturaleza

2015 · Chaz Sr

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

2015 · Self

30 Días para ir a la Cárcel

30 Días para ir a la Cárcel

2015 · Screenplay, Story

Grand Zero

Grand Zero

2015 · Jimmy Scofield

Halloween: Buscando el terror

Halloween: Buscando el terror

2014 · Feaster Bunny

La Peor Noche de mi Vida

La Peor Noche de mi Vida

2014 · Main Network Executive

Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas

Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas

2012 · Writer

El Dictador

El Dictador

2012 · NYC Cop

Freak Dance

Freak Dance

2010 · Dr. Starvos

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard

2009 · Selleck Customer - Gary

Te amo, brother

Te amo, brother

2009 · Venice Broadwalk Jogger

Gigantic

Gigantic

2008 · John Weathersby

Hermanastros

Hermanastros

2008 · Male Therapist

Semi-Pro

Semi-Pro

2008 · Spurs Coach

Drillbit Taylor - Guardaespaldas escolar

Drillbit Taylor - Guardaespaldas escolar

2008 · Jim

Camino Duro: La Historia de Dewey Cox

Camino Duro: La Historia de Dewey Cox

2007 · Drug Dealer

Super High Me

Super High Me

2007 · Self

Wild Girls Gone

Wild Girls Gone

2007 · Stevie Flynn, Writer

Puberty: The Movie

Puberty: The Movie

2007 · Yogi

Asssscat

Asssscat

2007

Reno 911!: Miami

Reno 911!: Miami

2007 · Captain Rogers, DHS

Ricky Bobby: Loco por la velocidad

Ricky Bobby: Loco por la velocidad

2006 · Kyle

A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T.: Improv

A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T.: Improv

2005 · Self, Executive Producer, Writer

Wah-Wah

Wah-Wah

2005 · John Traherne

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004 · Stage Manager

Terrorists

Terrorists

2004 · Curtis Gorfurter

El Reportero: La Leyenda de Ron Burgundy

El Reportero: La Leyenda de Ron Burgundy

2004 · Stage Manager

Death of a Dynasty

Death of a Dynasty

2003 · Frat Boy #2

Promised Land

Promised Land

2002 · Gerhard Snyman

Martin & Orloff

Martin & Orloff

2002 · Martin Flam, Writer

Malunde

Malunde

2001 · Kobus

Triunfos Robados

Triunfos Robados

2000 · Sparky Polastri

Escape From a Wonderful Life

Escape From a Wonderful Life

1996 · Uncle Billy (voice), Writer

TV shows (37)