Ike Barinholtz is a well-known American actor and comedian, recognized primarily for his leading performances in the comedy series MADtv (2002–2007), Eastbound & Down (2012), The Mindy Project (2012–2017), Bless the Harts (2019–2021), The Afterparty (2022), and History of the World, Part II (2023).
Early Life & Education
Ike Barinholtz, originally named Isaac Barinholtz, was born on February 18, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the offspring of Alan and Peggy Barinholtz, and his brother Jon is an actor recognized for his roles as Marcus White on ‘Superstore’ and Wesley on ‘American Auto.’ Additionally, Jon appeared in two episodes of ‘The Mindy Project.’
Barinholtz received his education at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School and The Latin School of Chicago before attending Boston University. After leaving college, he secured a position with the Chicago Transit Authority.
Although he originally intended to enter the political arena, his aspirations shifted towards comedy after attending a performance at Chicago’s Vic Theatre. Subsequently, he enrolled in comedy classes at ImprovOlympic, The Second City, and Annoyance Theatre.
Ike Barinholtz Career
Ike Barinholtz made his initial foray into film with a role in ‘The Shaft’ in 2001, and the subsequent year, he became a writer and featured performer on ‘MADtv’.
He featured in the films ‘Bunny Whipped’ (2007), ‘Twisted Fortune’ (2007), ‘Meet the Spartans’ (2008), ‘Disaster Movie’ (2008), ‘Lock and Roll Forever’ (2009), ‘How to Make Love to a Woman’ (2010), and ‘For Christ’s Sake’ (2010).
Additionally, Ike made guest appearances on ‘Rita Rocks’ (2008–2009), ‘Weeds’ (2010), ‘Childrens Hospital’ (2011), ‘NTSF:SD:SUV’ (2012), ‘Drunk History’ (2013), ‘Kroll Show’ (2014), ‘Married’ (2014), and ‘Garfunkel and Oates’ (2014), while also portraying the recurring character Frank ‘The Body’ Gibiatti in four episodes of ‘The League’ (2010–2015).
In 2012, Ike Barinholtz portrayed the character Ivan Dochenko, a Russian baseball player, in the third season of ‘Eastbound & Down.’ From 2012 to 2017, he took on the role of Morgan Tookers in ‘The Mindy Project,’ a series created by Mindy Kaling.
Additionally, Barinholtz contributed as a writer for ‘The Mindy Project,’ produced the series, held the position of executive story editor, and directed several episodes including ‘Confessions of a Catho-holic’ (2015), ‘2 Fast 2 Serious’ (2016), ‘Mindy Lahiri Is a Misogynist’ (2016), and ‘Leo’s Girlfriend’ (2017).
In 2014, he appeared alongside Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, and Rose Byrne in the films “Neighbors” and its sequel “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” in 2016, which collectively earned $270.7 million and $190 million at the box office, respectively.
In 2015, Ike featured in the film ‘Sisters’ alongside Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, which grossed $105 million and received a nomination for Best Comedy at the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Subsequently, he portrayed Griggs in the 2017 film ‘Suicide Squad,’ and that same year, he co-starred with Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Joan Cusack, and Wanda Sykes in ‘Snatched.’
Additionally, he made appearances in ‘Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House,’ ‘The Disaster Artist,’ and ‘Bright.’
In 2019, he featured in ‘Late Night,’ a film penned by Mindy Kaling, followed by roles in ‘The Hunt’ in 2020, ‘Moxie’ in 2021, and ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ in 2022.
In the same year, Ike took on the role of Brett in the Apple TV+ murder mystery series ‘The Afterparty,’ and in 2023, he contributed to Hulu’s ‘History of the World, Part II’ as a writer and executive producer.
Ike Barinholtz achieved the title of ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ champion in 2023, securing $1 million for the charity Pacific Clinics.
Personal Life
Ike Barinholtz is married to Erica Hanson, who works as an accountant, and they are parents to three daughters. While filming Blockers, he encountered an accident during a stunt that required a fall, leading to two fractures in his cervical vertebrae.
Net Worth
Ike Barinholtz is a multi-talented American actor, comedian, producer, director, and writer with an estimated net worth of $5 million.
He is recognized for his roles as Ivan Dochenko in HBO’s ‘Eastbound & Down’ (2012) and Morgan Tookers in the Fox/Hulu sitcom ‘The Mindy Project’ (2012–2017). Additionally, he contributed as a writer and performer on the Fox sketch comedy show ‘MADtv’ (2002–2007).
