Nat Faxon

Nat Faxon (born October 11, 1975)[1][2] is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. A frequent presence on comedic films and TV series, he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing The Descendants (2011). He starred in the Fox comedy series Ben and Kate (2012–2013) and the FX comedy series Married (2014–2015), and voices Elfo in the Netflix adult animated television series Disenchantment (2018–2023). He also co-wrote and co-directed The Way, Way Back (2013) and Downhill (2020) with writing partner Jim Rash.[3]

Nat Faxon
Faxon at the series premieres of You're the Worst and Married in July 2014
Born (1975-10-11) October 11, 1975
Boston, Massachusetts
Alma materHamilton College
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, screenwriter, director
Years active1999–present
Spouse
Meaghan Gadd
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(m. 2007)​
Children3

Early life

Faxon's early years were spent in the seaside community of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, where he attended the Brookwood School. He later graduated from the Holderness School near Plymouth, New Hampshire, and then Hamilton College in 1997.

Career

Acting

Faxon is an alumnus of the Los Angeles-based improvisational and sketch comedy troupe The Groundlings, where he began performing in 2001.[4]

He may be best known for his appearances in comedic films such as Orange County (2002), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Bad Teacher (2011), and several Broken Lizard films including Beerfest (2006). He co-starred in Darren Star's semi-autobiographical satire Grosse Pointe and had recurring roles in several television series, including The Cleveland Show, Joey, Up All Night and Reno 911!.

Faxon has been featured in a series of prominent Holiday Inn commercials featuring Joe Buck, as well as an ad by Blockbuster. However, he did not get a significant lead role until 2012 when he was cast as Ben in Ben and Kate,[5] for which he received many positive reviews. He starred with Judy Greer in the FX comedy series Married, which ran for two seasons.

Writing and directing

Faxon and writing partner Jim Rash, whom he met while performing with The Groundlings, co-wrote the screenplay for the film The Descendants, starring George Clooney and directed by Alexander Payne. On February 26, 2012, the screenplay for The Descendants won an Oscar, with Faxon, Rash, and Payne sharing the award.[6] The duo made their directorial debut with The Way, Way Back (2013), based on their original screenplay, and starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette and Sam Rockwell.[7] It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where Fox Searchlight Pictures acquired it for $10 million;[8] it was released domestically to positive reviews that July.

Personal life

Faxon is married to Meaghan Gadd. They have three children.[9]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Orange CountyKip
SlackersKarl, the Grad Student
2004Club DreadManny
2006The TV SetReporter
BeerfestRolf
2007Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryAwards Show Stage Manager
2008Hamlet 2Glenn from Copy Shop
Lower LearningTurner Abernathy
2009The Slammin' SalmonCarl the Manager
2011FreeloadersFritz
Bad TeacherMark
ZookeeperDave
The DescendantsNoneCo-screenwriter only; Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
2012The BabymakersZig-Zag
2013The Way, Way BackRoddyAlso co-screenwriter and co-director
2014TammyGreg
Sex TapeMax
2016OperatorGregg
2017ThoroughbredsNoneProducer
A Happening of Monumental ProportionsParamedic #2
2018Life of the PartyLance
Father of the YearMardy
2019Ready or NotJustin (voice)
Charlie's AngelsPeter Fleming
2020DownhillNoneCo-director and co-screenwriter
2021Yes DayMr. Deacon
2022Beavis and Butt-Head Do the UniverseJim Hartson (voice)
2024Orion and the DarkWorrisome Insomnia (voice)

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Rude AwakeningSlackulaEpisode: "Slackula"
2000–2001Grosse PointeKevin the P.A.17 episodes
2003–2004Reno 911!Milk Shake6 episodes
2004Significant OthersBreckEpisode: "A Breck, a Brother & a Funeral"
2004–2005JoeyBodie3 episodes
2005Romy and Michele: In the BeginningChadTV movie
NCISCarter FinchEpisode: "The Voyeur's Web"
RebaElder Care WorkerEpisode: "Grannies Gone Wild"
2005–2014American Dad!Various voices4 episodes
2006–2008Happy HourBrad Cooper14 episodes
2008Mad MenFlattyEpisode: "The Benefactor"
2009DJ & the FroThe Fro (voice)12 episodes
Glenn Martin DDSTrailer Park Teen (voice)Episode: "Halloween Hangover"
The Big DBradyPilot
The Burr EffectDale
2009–2012The Cleveland ShowRaymond the Bear (voice)10 episodes
2010Party DownGarlan GreenbushEpisode: "Party Down Company Picnic"
2011Allen GregoryJeremy (voice)7 episodes
Happy EndingsChef LeslieEpisode: "Bo Fight"
2012Are You There, Chelsea?Tim KornickEpisode: "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying"
Up All NightLawrenceEpisode: "Couple Friends"
2012–2013Ben and KateBen FoxMain role
2013Comedy Bang! Bang!Earl of CrathmoreEpisode: "Jessica Alba Wears a Jacket with Patent Leather Pumps"
SpyAlanPilot
2013–2014Trophy WifeSad Steve3 episodes
2014Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaSinjin Knightfire (voice)Episode: "Julian's Birthday Surprise/True Bromance"
Marry MeScoobyEpisode: "Win Me"
BenchedHaroldEpisode: "Solitary Refinement"
2014–2015MarriedRuss BowmanMain role
2014–2016TripTankVarious voices8 episodes
2014–2022Robot ChickenVarious voices6 episodes
2014–presentBlaze and the Monster MachinesPickle (voice)Main role
2015CommunityNoneDirector, 2 episodes
The GrinderLyleEpisode: "Little Mitchard No More"
2015–2018SuperMansionIvan Whiff (voice)3 episodes
2015–2019Family GuyVarious voices4 episodes
2016Black-ishJoseph EvertonEpisode: "Super Rich Kids"
2016 & 2020Mike Tyson MysteriesWill / Nat O'Sullivan (voice)2 episodes
2017Jeff & Some AliensFarmer (voice)Episode: "Jeff & Some Energy Trading
SpeechlessUndercover BossEpisode: "J-J'S D-R-- DREAM"
Dogs In A ParkVarious Dogs (voice)8 episodes
2017–2018NobodiesHimself3 episodes
2017–2019Friends from CollegeNickMain role
2018Great NewsAnthony LyonEpisode: "Early Retirement"
Dallas & RoboClark (voice)3 episodes
Summer Camp IslandPopular Banana Split (voice)Episode: "Popular Banana Split"
The Guest BookDerekEpisode: "Finding Reality"
The Kids Are AlrightTomEpisode: "Christmas 1972"
2018–2020The Epic Tales of Captain UnderpantsCaptain Underpants/Mr. Krupp (voice)Main role
2018-2023DisenchantmentElfo (voice)
2019Harvey Street KidsStu (voice)3 episodes
CatastrophePatEpisode #4.6
Life in PiecesHayesEpisode: "Jungle Push Resort Anniversary"
EuphoriaRickEpisode: "The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed"
2019–2020Harvey Girls Forever!Stu (voice)5 episodes
2019–2021Tacoma FDFrenchie Willikers2 episodes
2020Narcos: MexicoTed Faye
Solar OppositesBryson (voice)Episode: "The Lavatic Reactor"
It's PonyMr. Underwood (voice)2 episodes
2020- presentThe ConnersNeville GoldufskyiRecurring role
2021The Great NorthCalvin Prescott (voice)Episode: "Avocado Barter Adventure"
Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here!Randy (voice)Episode: "A Star is Hatched/Say Cheese"
The Chicken SquadEndicott (voice)2 episodes
2021–presentHouseBrokenChief (voice)Main role
2022Our Flag Means DeathThe SwedeRecurring role
GaslitBob Haldeman4 episodes
2022–presentLootArthurMain role
2023–presentFrog and ToadFrog (voice)
MulliganMatty Mulligan (voice)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Title of work Result
2011 Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards Adapted Screenplay The Descendants Won
Toronto Film Critics Association Awards Adapted Screenplay Nominated
Satellite Awards Adapted Screenplay Won
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Adapted Screenplay Nominated
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards Adapted Screenplay Nominated
Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards Adapted Screenplay Won
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards Adapted Screenplay Won
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards Adapted Screenplay Won
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Adapted Screenplay Nominated
National Board of Review Adapted Screenplay Won
2012 Writers Guild of America Adapted Screenplay Won
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Adapted Screenplay Nominated
USC Scripter Award Adapted Screenplay Won
Online Film Critics Society Awards Adapted Screenplay Nominated
London Critics Circle Film Awards Adapted Screenplay Nominated
Independent Spirit Awards Adapted Screenplay Won
Golden Globe Adapted Screenplay Nominated
Central Ohio Film Critics Association Adapted Screenplay Nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards Adapted Screenplay Nominated
BAFTA Awards Adapted Screenplay Nominated
Australian Film Institute Adapted Screenplay Nominated
Academy Award Adapted Screenplay Won
2013 Newport Beach Film Festival Audience Award Feature Film The Way Way Back Won
Filmfest Hamburg Art Cinema Award Nominated
2014 St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Best Comedy Nominated
Critics' Choice Movie Awards[10] Best Comedy Nominated
2022 Peabody Awards[11] Entertainment Our Flag Means Death Nominated

References
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  5. Adams, Erik (25 September 2012). "Nat Faxon ascends to leading man on Ben And Kate". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  6. Goldberg, Lesley (28 February 2012). "Descendents Oscar Winner to Star in Fox Comedy Pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
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  8. "The Way, Way Back". Sundance Institute. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
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