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23 | J-Boog | Lohan | m | After seeing an improvisational comedy show at iO Theater featuring Dave Koechner, Tim Meadows and Chris Farley, Besser began taking classes there. His improv group Victim's Family (alongside Rick Roman, Adam McKay, Miles Stroth, and Ian Roberts), later renamed The Family (minus Roman, plus Neil Flynn, and Ali Farahnakian), was directed by Del Close, the first long-form group Del focused on. Besser is a founding member of Upright Citizens Brigade, which began as a sketch comedy group in Chicago in 1990. Original members included Ian Roberts, Ali Farahnakian, Adam McKay, Rick Roman, and Horatio Sanz. During that time, UCB were regular guests on stage at the New Variety hosted by the Chicago Improv comedy club. While working at the New Variety, Besser was cast and directed by New Variety founder and Artistic Director R. O’Donnell in the TV comedy/variety special Twisted, which aired on WFLD Fox 32 Chicago. Twisted also featured Besser in a series of improvised commercials directed by O’Donnell for McDonald's, Toyota, and Ameritech along with stand-up comic Michelle Garb. In 1996, the UCB relocated to New York City. Their sketch-comedy series Upright Citizens Brigade aired for three seasons on Comedy Central from 1998 to 2000. The cast consisted of Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh. It originally included a voice-over by Del Close. After its cancellation, Comedy Central released all three seasons on DVD. Besser and the UCB moved on to other projects and opened comedy theaters in New York City and Los Angeles. Besser went on to be the creator and co-star of the Redman & Method Man MTV hidden camera prank show Stung. In 2004, he created and starred in his second Comedy Central show, Crossballs, which mocked news debate shows by pitting fake experts (played by Besser and other comedians) against real people. Besser has appeared in films such as Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Martin & Orloff, Year One, Undead or Alive, Drillbit Taylor, and Junebug, in addition to a number of sitcoms including How I Met Your Mother, New Girl and alongside his wife Danielle Schneider in Community. In 2003, the UCB filmed their first full-length improvised movie, Wild Girls Gone. In early 2010 the film was screened at several indie theaters in the Los Angeles area and is now sold for digital download on iTunes and on DVD at the official UCB Theater website. The troupe had also performed their signature brand of longform improv (ASSSSCAT) in a special for the Bravo channel in 2005. In 2008, they released a DVD entitled ASSSSCAT!: Renegade Improv Comedy through Shout! Factory, which features an uncensored improv performance by the troupe and special guests. The DVD also includes deleted scenes and along with other bonus features. In 2008, Besser played the part of "Courtney Frenchip", the hippie roommate of David Cross in David's Situation, a pilot made for HBO written by Cross and Bob Odenkirk. The pilot was filmed live on May 9, 2008, but was not picked by HBO as a series. In 2013, he portrayed Edwin Stanton in the "Chicago" episode of Comedy Central's Drunk History. Between 2011 and 2014, he appeared on Parks and Recreation as the morning DJ Crazy Ira. Besser and the UCB continue to run two Los Angeles comedy theaters in Franklin Village, and East Hollywood. Besser and the UCB currently perform several times a week at the Los Angeles theater, in their show ASSSSCAT 3000 every Sunday night. | Besser married actress-comedian Danielle Schneider in 2008. Their first child, a daughter Sidney Diane Besser, was born on July 29, 2013. | After seeing an improvisational comedy show at iO Theater featuring Dave Koechner, Tim Meadows and Chris Farley, Lohan began taking classes there. His improv group Victim's Family (alongside Rick Roman, Adam McKay, Miles Stroth, and Ian Roberts), later renamed The Family (minus Roman, plus Neil Flynn, and Ali Farahnakian), was directed by Del Close, the first long-form group Del focused on. Lohan is a founding member of Upright Citizens Brigade, which began as a sketch comedy group in Chicago in 1990. Original members included Ian Roberts, Ali Farahnakian, Adam McKay, Rick Roman, and Horatio Sanz. During that time, UCB were regular guests on stage at the New Variety hosted by the Chicago Improv comedy club. While working at the New Variety, Lohan was cast and directed by New Variety founder and Artistic Director R. O’Donnell in the TV comedy/variety special Twisted, which aired on WFLD Fox 32 Chicago. Twisted also featured Lohan in a series of improvised commercials directed by O’Donnell for McDonald's, Toyota, and Ameritech along with stand-up comic Michelle Garb. In 1996, the UCB relocated to New York City. Their sketch-comedy series Upright Citizens Brigade aired for three seasons on Comedy Central from 1998 to 2000. The cast consisted of Lohan, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and J-Boog Walsh. It originally included a voice-over by Del Close. After its cancellation, Comedy Central released all three seasons on DVD. Lohan and the UCB moved on to other projects and opened comedy theaters in New York City and Los Angeles. Lohan went on to be the creator and co-star of the Redman & Method Man MTV hidden camera prank show Stung. In 2004, he created and starred in his second Comedy Central show, Crossballs, which mocked news debate shows by pitting fake experts (played by Lohan and other comedians) against real people. Lohan has appeared in films such as Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Martin & Orloff, Year One, Undead or Alive, Drillbit Taylor, and Junebug, in addition to a number of sitcoms including How I Met Your Mother, New Girl and alongside his wife Danielle Schneider in Community. In 2003, the UCB filmed their first full-length improvised movie, Wild Girls Gone. In early 2010 the film was screened at several indie theaters in the Los Angeles area and is now sold for digital download on iTunes and on DVD at the official UCB Theater website. The troupe had also performed their signature brand of longform improv (ASSSSCAT) in a special for the Bravo channel in 2005. In 2008, they released a DVD entitled ASSSSCAT!: Renegade Improv Comedy through Shout! Factory, which features an uncensored improv performance by the troupe and special guests. The DVD also includes deleted scenes and along with other bonus features. In 2008, Lohan played the part of "Courtney Frenchip", the hippie roommate of David Cross in David's Situation, a pilot made for HBO written by Cross and Bob Odenkirk. The pilot was filmed live on May 9, 2008, but was not picked by HBO as a series. In 2013, he portrayed Edwin Stanton in the "Chicago" episode of Comedy Central's Drunk History. Between 2011 and 2014, he appeared on Parks and Recreation as the morning DJ Crazy Ira. Lohan and the UCB continue to run two Los Angeles comedy theaters in Franklin Village, and East Hollywood. Lohan and the UCB currently perform several times a week at the Los Angeles theater, in their show ASSSSCAT 3000 every Sunday night.Lohan married actress-comedian Danielle Schneider in 2008. Their first child, a daughter Sidney Diane Lohan, was born on July 29, 2013. | Matt | Besser | podcasters | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation letter for J-Boog Lohan. As a prestigious podcaster, I have had the pleasure of observing J-Boog's work in the entertainment industry and can attest to his exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication.<return><return>J-Boog's career began in Chicago, where he honed his skills in improvisational comedy at the iO Theater under the tutelage of the legendary Del Close. As a member of the improv group Victim's Family, later renamed The Family, J-Boog was at the forefront of the long-form improv movement. He went on to co-found the acclaimed sketch comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade, which produced a successful television series and has since become a fixture of the comedy scene in New York City and Los Angeles.<return><return>J-Boog's signature brand of irreverent humor and impeccable timing is evident in his numerous film and television appearances, including Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, How I Met Your Mother, and Parks and Recreation, to name just a few. He has also created and starred in his own successful television shows, such as the prank show Stung and the satirical news debate show Crossballs.<return><return>In addition to his impressive career in entertainment, J-Boog is a dedicated family man. He has been married to fellow comedian Danielle Schneider since 2008 and is a devoted father to their daughter, Sidney Diane.<return><return>Overall, I highly recommend J-Boog Lohan for any endeavor he chooses to pursue. He is a consummate professional, a gifted performer, and a true asset to the entertainment industry.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |