Ian Roberts
Biography
Ian Michael Roberts – American actor, comedian, and writer, born 29 July 1965 in Queens, New York. Spent his childhood in Secaucus, New Jersey. A founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade improv troupe (with Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, and Matt Walsh). His most notable film roles include Sparky Polastri in Bring It On (2000), the Stage Manager in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Kyle in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and roles in Drillbit Taylor (2008), Step Brothers (2008), and Semi-Pro (2008). On television he is best known for the Upright Citizens Brigade series (1998–2000), Sgt. Jack Declan in Reno 911!, The Literal Doctor in Arrested Development (2005–2013), and Key & Peele (2012–2015). He also co-created and starred in the Spike TV series Players (2010).
Known For
American Dad!
2005
American Dad!
2005
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013
Parks and Recreation
2009
New Girl
2011
Community
2009
Arrested Development
2003
Filmography
American Dad!
as Sensei Tom (voice) · 2005
American Dad!
as Trophy Shop Customer (voice) · 2005
Saturday Night Live
as Hidden Camera Victim (uncredited) · 1975
Saturday Night Live
as Glenn's Friend (uncredited) · 1975
Saturday Night Live
as Creepy Fan (uncredited) · 1975
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Lucas Wint · 2013
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Fire Chief · 2000
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
as Self · 2013
Parks and Recreation
as Ian Winston · 2009
New Girl
as Billy · 2011
Community
as Coach Chapman · 2009
Arrested Development
as Literal Doctor · 2003
Craig of the Creek
as Neil (voice) · 2018
Superstore
as Gary · 2015
Reno 911!
as Steve Hardcastle · 2003
Reno 911!
as Sergeant Jack Declan · 2003
Veep
as Governor John DeVito · 2012
Childrens Hospital
as Dr. Antoine · 2008
Childrens Hospital
as Hoss O'Brien · 2008
Childrens Hospital
as Soldier 1 · 2008
Happy Endings
as Bouncer · 2011
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
as Captain Mooney · 2015
Workaholics
as Cal · 2011
Key & Peele
as Person at People Park #4 · 2012
Key & Peele
as Crazed Spectator · 2012
Party Down
as Jeff · 2009
Teachers
as Superintendent Greg · 2016
The Dictator
as NYC Cop · 2012
Baskets
as Wallis · 2016
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat
as Scott Norris · 2026
Home Movies
· 1999
Step Brothers
as Male Therapist · 2008
American Auto
as Charlie Altman · 2021
Playing House
as Ian · 2014
Bless This Mess
as Joe · 2019
Carol & the End of the World
as (voice) · 2023
Reno 911!
as Sergeant Jack Declan · 2020
Rutherford Falls
as Larry · 2021
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Stage Manager · 2004
Walk of Shame
as Main Network Executive · 2014
I Love You, Man
as Venice Broadwalk Jogger · 2009
Bring It On
as Sparky Polastri · 2000
Weird City
as Chuch · 2019
Upright Citizens Brigade
as Antoine · 1998
Carpoolers
· 2007
Drillbit Taylor
as Jim · 2008
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
as Kyle · 2006
The House
as Driver at College Campus · 2017
Reno 911! Defunded
as Sergeant Jack Declan · 2022
Semi-Pro
as Spurs Coach · 2008
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
as Drug Dealer · 2007
Freaks of Nature
as Chaz Sr · 2015
Reno 911!: Miami
as Captain Rogers, DHS · 2007
Halfway Home
· 2007
The UCB Show
as Self - Host · 2016
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
as Selleck Customer - Gary · 2009
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
as Sergeant Jack Declan · 2022
Players
as Ken Fitzgerald · 2010
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Stage Manager · 2004
The Houses October Built
as Feaster Bunny · 2014
Super High Me
as Self · 2007
Wah-Wah
as John Traherne · 2005
Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon
as Sergeant Jack Declan · 2021
Escape From a Wonderful Life
as Uncle Billy (voice) · 1996
Freak Dance
as Dr. Starvos · 2010
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
as Self · 2015
Death of a Dynasty
as Frat Boy #2 · 2003
Gigantic
as John Weathersby · 2008
Wild Girls Gone
as Stevie Flynn · 2007
Martin & Orloff
as Martin Flam · 2002
Grand Zero
as Jimmy Scofield · 2015
Daughter in a Box
as Ronald · 2026
Asssscat
· 2007
Terrorists
as Curtis Gorfurter · 2004
Puberty: The Movie
as Yogi · 2007
Malunde
as Kobus · 2001
Promised Land
as Gerhard Snyman · 2002