Brendan Hunt

Brendan Hunt (born June 28, 1972) is an American actor and writer known for roles in the films *We're the Millers* (2013) and *Horrible Bosses 2* (2014), as well as voicing two characters in the video game *Fallout 4* (2015). He is a co-creator of the Apple TV+ sitcom *Ted Lasso*, and also serves as a writer and regular cast member, portraying Coach Willis Beard. In 1996, Hunt completed the theater program at Illinois State University. During his time there, he performed at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and participated in a week-long master class led by actress Judith Ivey. After earning his theater degree, Hunt trained with The Second City in Chicago before moving to Amsterdam and joining the Boom Chicago comedy troupe.

Hunt appeared in episodes of the television series *Reno 911!*, *Parks and Recreation*, *Community*, and *How I Met Your Mother*. He made his major motion picture debut as the "Sketchy Dude" in 2013's *We're the Millers*, which also starred his Boom Chicago castmate Jason Sudeikis. He later appeared in another Sudeikis film, 2014's *Horrible Bosses 2*, playing a member of a sex addiction group. Hunt co-created the series *Ted Lasso* and appears as a regular cast member; the show premiered on Apple TV+ in 2020.