Brendan Hunt

<p>Brendan Hunt is an actor and writer best known for co-creating the international smash hit TV comedy <i>Ted Lasso</i>, in which he also plays Coach Beard.</p><p>A Chicago native, he is a veteran of sketch and improv comedy, typified by his time with Amsterdam’s notorious Boom Chicago, where he performed with Jason Sudeikis, Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and other notables. He recounted that entire expat experience in his raucous and acclaimed solo show Five Years in Amsterdam.</p><p>Hunt is also a playwright with two acclaimed LA runs under his belt, for <i>Absolutely Filthy</i> and <i>The Art Couple</i>, both of which were generated at Sacred Fools Theatre Company.</p><p>A graduate of Illinois State University’s theater program, Brendan’s other TV appearances include <i>Community</i>, <i>Key and Peele</i>, <i>Casual</i>, <i>Parks and Rec</i>, and many more.</p>