
Age: 49
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Ike Barinholtz (born February 18, 1977) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his starring roles in the comedy series MADtv (2002–2007), Eastbound & Down (2012), The Mindy Project (2012–2017), Bless the Harts (2019–2021), The Afterparty (2022), History of the World, Part II (2023), and The Studio (2025–present), the latter which earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination. His films include Disaster Movie (2008), Neighbors (2014), Sisters (2015), Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), Snatched (2017), Blockers (2018), Late Night (2019), The Hunt (2020), and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022). He co-wrote the action comedy film Central Intelligence (2016) and directed, wrote, produced, and starred in the comedy film The Oath (2018). On February 2, 2023, he won the inaugural primetime season of Celebrity Jeopardy!, earning $1,000,000 for charity, Pacific Clinics, and advancing to the semifinals in the 2024 Tournament of Champions. On August 14, 2024, he and his father, Alan, became the first duo and the second celebrities overall to win the $1,000,000 top prize for their charity, the ASL Program at Los Encinos School, and the fifteenth overall million-dollar winners on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. He also previously won $125,000 for his charity, Uplift Family Services, on April 22, 2020. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ike Barinholtz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Ten years ago James directed a film fresh out of high school, and it’s haunted him ever since. Wanting to avoid a comeback or the spotlight James spends most of his time arguing with Pierre, the successful yet imaginary version of himself he can’t seem to escape. James is forced into the director’s chair once again however after being abducted by a powerful and dangerous man desperate to get his screenplay out there. Thrust into a world of dueling visions, damaging stars, and a tight budget James is forced to contend with a chaotic set and the increasing fall of his manageable life.
