Ike Barinholtz: podcast appearances and interviews

Ike Barinholtz is an American actor and comedian born on February 18, 1977. He is recognized for his starring roles in various television series including MADtv from 2002 to 2007, Eastbound & Down in 2012, The Mindy Project from 2012 to 2017, Bless the Harts from 2019 to 2021, The Afterparty in 2022, and History of the World, Part II in 2023. He also stars in The Studio, which began in 2025, a role that has earned him a Critics' Choice Award and an Actor Award, along with a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. His film appearances include Disaster Movie, Neighbors, Sisters, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Suicide Squad, Snatched, Blockers, Late Night, The Hunt, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Beyond acting, Barinholtz has contributed as a writer and producer; he co-wrote the film Central Intelligence and directed, wrote, produced, and starred in The Oath. He has also achieved notable success in game shows, winning $1,000,000 for charity on Celebrity Jeopardy! in February 2023 and being the first duo with his father to win the same amount on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in August 2024. His game show winnings total $1,835,000, making him the eleventh highest-earning contestant on record. Barinholtz's charitable activities include supporting organizations such as Pacific Clinics and Uplift Family Services.