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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Comedian Eric Andre writes about why he’s suing Clayton County after being subjected to racial profiling by police in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Eric Andre is a comedian, actor and creator and host of Adult Swim’s hit series The Eric Andre Show. Earlier this year, he stood out in season two of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones as the memorable Lyle Lissons, the megachurch pastor from Texas who befriends Jesse Gemstone (Danny McBride). Andre also starred in the comedy Bad Trip (Netflix), which he produced and co-wrote with his director (Kitao Sakurai) from The Eric Andre Show. Co-starring Lil Rel Howery and Tiffany Haddish, the film marks a major moment in Andre’s career and takes what he’s been doing with his comedy to the next level.
Andre currently voices the demon Luci on the Netflix animated series Disenchantment from creator Matt Groening. He also lent his voice to the animated action comedy The Mitchells vs. the Machines and Sing 2.
Andre’s first standup special Legalize Everything received critical praise when it premiered on Netflix in 2020.
In 2019, Andre lent his voice to the hyena Azizi in Disney’s reimagining of The Lion King, from director Jon Favreau. Andre was also seen on the big screen in Rough Night, with Scarlett Johansson and Kate McKinnon. His other film credits include Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, with Andy Samberg, and The Internship, with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson
Andre starred on FXX’s Man Seeking Woman for three seasons from 2015 to 2017, with Jay Baruchel. He was also a series regular on ABC’s Don’t Trust the B---- in Apt. 23.
Originally from Boca Raton, Florida, Andre resides in Los Angeles and tours often, selling out venues across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.