Biography
Fred Armisen is one of the most diversely talented performers in entertainment, with credits that range from acting to producing to writing to directing in both comedy and music.
He is the co-creator, co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Portlandia for which he received numerous Emmy nominations. After his acclaimed work on Portlandia , Armisen went on to co-create and star in the critically acclaimed and emmy-nominated mockumentary series Documentary Now! Since honing his comedic craft with an eleven year run as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live , Armisen has also brought his endlessly creative sensibility to advertising with hilarious ads for Google and a collaboration between American Express and Kings of Leon, the latter featuring not only his unique brand of comedy, but also his world renowned skills as a rock drummer.
