#110: Chris Parnell - What Do I Want?

Chris Parnell, is an actor and voice over actor who you might
recognize as Jerry in Rick & Morty, Cyril in Archer, Dr Leo
Spaceman in 30 Rock, Fred Shay in Suburgatory and his many
performances on Saturday Night Live.


Chris has also voiced, "Mr. Peabody" on The Mr. Peabody &
Sherman Show, “Snoot” on The Dawn of the Croods, “Migs” on Elena
of Avalor, various characters on Nature Cat and Wordgirl. He has
also voiced various characters in American Dad, The Simpsons
& Family Guy and has made appearances on Inside Amy Schumer,
Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Goldbergs, Murphy Brown, friends,
Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Wil & Grace, Friends, Another
Period and The Spoils Before Dying. His previous film work
includes Life of the Party, Battle of the Sexes, Sisters,
Anchorman, The Five Year Engagement, 21 Jump Street, Walk Hard:
The Dewey Cox Story and Hot Rod. He’s also been in Grown-ish,
ABC’s Black-ish spin-off as “Dean Parker” and “Wayne” in Happy
Together.


In this wide ranging chat we talk about rejection, expectations,
being fired from Saturday Night Live, mentors, adoption, being an
introvert, confidence, esteem, being a teacher plus a lot more.


 


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