Ike Barinholtz

Ike Barinholtz is a Chicago-born actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer whose early career was shaped by the city's comedy scene before he rose to prominence as a cast member on the sketch comedy series MADtv from 2002 to 2007, where he performed impersonations and original characters. He later contributed as a writer, producer, and performer on The Mindy Project (2012-2017). His improvisational and comedic sensibilities have informed a broad career spanning film, television, and directing, including his directorial debut The Oath (2018), a political satire he also wrote, produced, and starred in.