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Jack McBrayer Biography

Birth Name:Jack McBrayer

Birth Place:Macon, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Earned two Emmy nominations for a web series "30 Rock: Kenneth the Webpage" which ran from 2007-2009
  • Nominated for a Golden Nymph Award in 2008 at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival for his work on "30 Rock․"
  • Studied theater administration at the University of Evansville in Indiana
  • Acting career began at The Second City and IO Theater in Chicago
  • Known for portraying somewhat naive characters with a thick Southern accent
  • Best known for playing the character Kenneth Parcell on the series "30 Rock․"
  • Appeared in the 2008 music video for the song "Touch My Body" by Mariah Carey
  • Has an estimated net worth of $6 million as of Novemeber, 2015
  • Worked at an Applebee's Restaurant in the 1990s, where he was named Employee of the Month in 1994
  • Appeared in over 80 sketches on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien․"
  • Voiced the character Fit-It Felix in 2012's "Wreck it Ralph․"

Awards

  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2008INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2008Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2009INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
  • 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
  • 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
  • 2017Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children's, Pre-School Children's or Family Viewing Program: nominated
  • 2017ISA-Best Guest Actor - Comedy: nominated
  • 2022Emmy-Outstanding Host: nominated