Ike Barinholtz

Actor, Producer, Writer

Birthdate: February 18, 1977 (49 Years Old)

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Ike Barinholtz (birth name: Isaac Barinholtz) is a veteran comedian who has also received acclaim as a writer-director in film and television. He developed his comedy chops with the improv company, Boom Chicago, which included the likes of Jordan Peele, Josh Meyers, and Nicole Parker. Barinholtz racked up considerable live and ensemble comedy credits, including performances with Chicago’s legendary Second City, the Annoyance Theatre, and the Improv Olympic. Like most comics, Ike Barinholtz’s first breaks were in TV—first with the cult hit Eastbound & Down (2012) and as writer/executive story editor/actor of the hit Mindy Kaling series, The Mindy Project (2012-2017)—followed by guest appearances on Derek Waters’ Drunk History (2013) and hit shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2019). After a decade-plus in minor films, Barinholtz reached the Hollywood big leagues in 2014 in Neighbors (and its 2016 sequel, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising) with Seth Rogen and Zak Efron; Sisters (2015) with Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Maya Rudolph; DC Comics’ Suicide Squad (2016); James Franco’s acclaimed The Disaster Artist (2017) in which he did a cameo as himself; David Ayers’ cop/sci-fi drama Bright (2017) with Will Smith; Late Night (2019) with Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling; Craig Zobel’s Blumhouse horror film, The Hunt (2020) with Hilary Swank and Emma Roberts. Barinholtz returned to his comedy roots in the self-referential Nicolas Cage adventure-comedy, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022). Ike Barinholtz has written, directed, and starred in the 2018 social satire, The Oath, opposite Tiffany Haddish, Nora Dunn, and John Cho, and is the screenwriter of the action comedy, Central Intelligence (2016), starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. He has contributed his vocal talents to several animated features, most notably as Lex Luthor in Phil Lord’s and Christopher Miller’s The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part and in The Angry Birds Movie (2016).

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Personal life

Ike Barinholtz’s parents are Alan and Peggy Barinholtz. Alan is a Chicago attorney as well as an actor-producer. Barinholtz’s brother is fellow actor Jon Barinholtz. He married successful reality TV producer Erica Hanson in 2009; the couple has three daughters. His height is 6’ 2 ½”.

Known For

Maximum Truth

(2023)

Moxie

Mr. Davies (2021)

The Oath

Chris (2018)

Blockers

Hunter (2018)

Suicide Squad

Griggs (2016)

Ike Barinholtz Movies

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2023 |
Maximum Truth
Maximum Truth
2023
Comedy
A documentary crew follows political grifter Rick Klingman as he teams up with his sketchy buddy Simon to take down a rival congressional candidate
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2023 |
The Oath
The Oath
2023
Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
400 A.D., in a forgotten time of Ancient America, a lone Hebraic fugitive must preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant. But rescuing the King's abused mistress could awaken a warrior's past.
asChris
2021 |
Moxie
Moxie
2021
Comedy, Drama
Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.
asMr. Davies
2020 |
The Hunt
The Hunt
2020
Action, Horror, Thriller
Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don't know where they are, or how they got there. They don't know they've been chosen - for a very specific purpose - The Hunt.
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asStaten Island
2018 |
Blockers
Blockers
2018
Comedy, Drama
Three parents try to stop their daughters from losing their virginity on prom night.
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asHunter
2018 |
Sisters
Sisters
2018
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A small-time reporter tries to convince the police that she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.
asJames
2017 |
Snatched
Snatched
2017
Action, Adventure, Comedy
When her boyfriend dumps her before their exotic vacation, a young woman persuades her ultra-cautious mother to travel with her to paradise, with unexpected results.
asJeffrey Middleton
2017 |
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
2017
Biography, Drama, History, Thriller
The story of Mark Felt, who under the name "Deep Throat" helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1972.
asAngelo Lano
2016 |
Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad
2016
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
A secret government agency recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains to form a defensive task force. Their first mission: save the world from the apocalypse.
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asGriggs
2016 |
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
2016
Comedy
When their new next-door neighbors turn out to be a sorority even more debaucherous than the fraternity that lived there before, Mac and Kelly team with their former enemy, Teddy, to bring the girls down.
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Neighborsas Jimmy
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2023 |
Maximum Truth
Maximum Truth
2023
Comedy
A documentary crew follows political grifter Rick Klingman as he teams up with his sketchy buddy Simon to take down a rival congressional candidate
2016 |
Central Intelligence
Central Intelligence
2016
Action, Comedy, Crime
After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
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Facts About Ike Barinholtz

Close Cousins: Ike Barinholtz is a cousin to performer and musician Michael Feinstein. How Bad Can It Get?: Barinholtz and his company from the comedy team, Boom Chicago, celebrated their tenth anniversary by performing the worst skits from their repertoire. Maybe Not Next Time: As star-writer-director, Ike Barinholtz attempted a falling stunt during the filming of The Oath, resulting in two fractured cervical vertebrae in his neck. Odd Jobs: Barinholtz’s various odd jobs in his early years of comedy included working for the Chicago Transit Authority and bussing tables at Los Angeles restaurants. Career Options: Ike Barinholtz claims that before he decided to attempt a career in comedy, his professional goals were in politics.