Ike Barinholtz

Barinholtz has the rare comic gift of being able to play the loudest idiot in the room while clearly being one of the smartest people on set. His Morgan on The Mindy Project was unhinged in the best way, and Blockers proved he could anchor broad studio comedy without losing his edge. What really won me over, though, was The Oath, where he wrote, directed, and starred in a movie that turned Thanksgiving dread into genuine political horror-comedy. That kind of ambition from a guy most people know as a scene-stealer tells you he's playing a longer game. I'll watch anything he writes.

Ike Barinholtz (born February 18, 1977) is an American actor, comedian, and screenwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He rose to prominence on MADtv and is widely known for playing Morgan Tookers on The Mindy Project. His film work includes Neighbors, Blockers, and Suicide Squad, and he wrote and directed the 2018 political thriller-comedy The Oath. He has also appeared in the Apple TV+ series The Studio.

Name (English)

Ike Barinholtz

Name (Japanese)

アイク・バリンホルツ

Reading

あいく・ばりんほるつ

Born

February 18, 1977 (age 49)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aquarius / Snake

Origin

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Occupation

Actor / Screenwriter / Film actor / Television actor / Comedian

University

Boston University

Motto

Private

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Tags

• From Illinois
• Actor
• Screenwriter
• Film actor

Last updated

2026-06-02

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