What is Blake Anderson’s Net Worth and Salary?
Blake Anderson, a multi-talented American comedian, writer, actor, fashion designer, and producer has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
He co-founded the sketch comedy troupe Mail Order Comedy in 2006 and gained recognition as a co-creator and star of the Comedy Central sitcom “Workaholics.” The show ran for seven seasons and aired 86 episodes between 2011 and 2017.
Anderson has also made appearances on popular shows like “Parks and Recreation” and “Woke” and has acted in movies like “Dope,” “Game Over, Man!,” and “Spy Intervention.”
Blake Anderson’s Early Life and Education
Blake Anderson was born on March 2, 1984 in Sacramento County, California. He attended Clayton Valley High School in Concord before moving to Los Angeles to perform with improv comedy troupes, the Upright Citizens Brigade and the Groundlings. Anderson later attended Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, where he met his future collaborator, Adam DeVine.
Mail Order Comedy
In 2006, Blake Anderson co-founded Mail Order Comedy, a sketch comedy troupe that consisted of Adam DeVine, Kyle Newacheck, and Anders Holm. The group gained fame for their viral YouTube videos.
Television Career
Anderson’s first TV appearance was on “Crossbows & Mustaches” from 2006-2008. He later co-created and appeared in three episodes of “The Dude’s House” and made appearances on “5th Year,” “Traffic Light,” “Entourage,” and “House.”
Anderson’s Breakthrough with “Workaholics”
In 2011, Blake Anderson had his breakthrough with the Comedy Central sitcom “Workaholics.” He co-created, wrote, and executive produced the show, which also starred Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, Jillian Bell, Maribeth Monroe, Kyle Newacheck, and Erik Griffin. The show ran for seven seasons through 2017 and focuses on a trio of college dropouts and friends who work at a telemarketing company in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Blake Anderson’s TV Career Highlights
Blake Anderson, best known for his role in “Workaholics,” has appeared in several TV shows throughout his career. He has made guest appearances on popular sitcoms such as “Community,” “Arrested Development,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Anderson has also been a part of sketch comedy shows like “Loiter Squad” and “The Eric Andre Show,” as well as shows like “Comedy Bang! Bang!” and “Drunk History.”
Anderson has lent his voice to several animated series, including “Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero,” “The Simpsons,” “Voltron: Legendary Defender,” “Uncle Grandpa,” and “The Jellies!” He also voiced a character in the 2016 animated television special “Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade.”
After “Workaholics,” Anderson appeared in episodes of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Mixed-ish.” He currently stars in the Hulu series “Woke” as Gunther, the roommate of a black cartoonist played by Lamorne Morris. Other cast members on “Woke” include Rose McIver, Sasheer Zamata, and T. Murph.
Blake Anderson’s Acting Career
Anderson made his feature film debut in 2010 with “Ratko: The Dictator’s Son” and went on to appear in various comedies such as “Neighbors,” “Dope,” and “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse.” He also voiced characters in animated films like “Epic” and “Show Dogs.” In 2018, he reunited with his “Workaholics” co-stars for the Netflix film “Game Over, Man!” and played Redneck Reginald in “The Package.” Anderson’s recent credits include “Spy Intervention,” “North Hollywood,” and “The Out-Laws.”
Personal Life
In 2012, Anderson married fashion designer Rachael Finley. Together, they created a fashion line called Teenage. The couple had a daughter named Mars, but unfortunately divorced in 2017. Anderson is known for his love of the East Bay-area hip hop scene, with a particular admiration for rapper Lil B. He is also a devoted fan of the Oakland Athletics and the Golden State Warriors.
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