Eric André (born April 4, 1983) is an American comedian, actor, writer and television host. He is best known as the creator, co-writer and host of The Eric Andre Show, a deliberately chaotic talk-show parody that blends sketches, ambush pranks and surreal humor. André has also played notable supporting roles on scripted series and appeared in feature comedies.

Style and approach

André's work is frequently described as absurdist, confrontational and anti-comedy. He mixes stand-up techniques, improvised interactions with the public, and intentionally low-budget production values to unsettle guests and viewers. Recurring elements include stunt-based pranks, surprise celebrity interviews and deliberate destruction of the show set. The format subverts conventional late-night talk-show tropes by replacing polish and predictability with unpredictability and shock.

Career highlights

  • Creator and host of The Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim, where his on-screen chemistry with his desk-side foil has been a central feature.
  • Television acting, including a prominent role on the FXX series Man Seeking Woman, where he played a memorable supporting character.
  • Film and streaming projects, including appearances in comedies and a hidden-camera feature that brought his pranking style to a wider audience.
  • Stand-up performances and tours that often incorporate confrontational bits, physical comedy and surreal one-liners.

André's public persona blends cultivated unpredictability with a background in comedy and performance; interviews and profiles frequently note his interest in pushing boundaries and testing the limits of what an audience will tolerate. He collaborates with other comedians and performers and has worked with several writers and producers to refine the show's unique voice.

For further information on his acting credits and biographical details see his pages listed as an actor and as a comedian. Viewed collectively, André's projects have been influential in expanding the range of late-night and alternative comedy toward more surreal and confrontational forms, while also drawing attention to debates about taste, comedy and public pranking.