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Brett Gelman Biography

Birth Name:Brett Clifford Gelman

Birth Place:Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Gelman holds a BFA from University of North Carolina School of the Arts
  • Began performing with the Chicago division of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in the early 2000s
  • Often performs with writing partner, Jon Daly
  • Launched his own podcast, "Gelmania," in 2011

Awards

  • 2017Best Actor-Feature Film: winner
  • 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated