Brendan Hunt(I)

Actor
Writer
Producer

American college football coach Ted Lasso heads to London to manage AFC Richmond, a struggling English Premier League football team.

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Ted Lasso (2020– )

Brendan Hunt was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Ted Lasso (2020), Elio (2025) and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014). He has been married to Shannon Nelson since 8 October 2025.

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Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 6 wins & 20 nominations total

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Known for

Ted Lasso

8.8

TV Series

Coach Beard

Elio

6.7

Gunther Melmac(voice)

2025

Horrible Bosses 2

6.3

Sex Addiction Group Member

2014

Bless This Mess

7.0

TV Series

Frank

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Actor

Terrestrial
5.2
- SJ Purcell
- 2025
Elio
6.7
- Gunther Melmac (voice)
- 2025
Phineas and Ferb
8.1
TV Series
- Dr. Shamai (voice)
- 2025
Ted Lasso
8.8
TV Series
- Coach Beard
- 2020–2023
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day
4.7
TV Movie
- Coach Beard
- 2022
Ted Lasso: The Missing Christmas Mustache
6.5
Short
- Coach Beard (voice)
- 2021
Animaniacs
7.7
TV Series
- Seth Meyers (voice)
- 2020
Bless This Mess
7.0
TV Series
- Frank
- 2019–2020
Curious George: Royal Monkey
5.4
Video
- Guard #1
- News Anchor
- Head Servant (voice)
- 2019
Cousins for Life
4.9
TV Series
- Miles
- 2019
Final Fantasy XV: Comrades
6.9
Video Game
- Additional Voices (voice: English version)
- 2017
Adam Ruins Everything
8.1
TV Series
- Instructor
- Professor Loiacono
- 2017
Casual
7.5
TV Series
- Rich
- 2017
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
4.9
- Kyle
- 2017
Girlboss
7.0
TV Series
- Frederick
- 2017

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Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis

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Brendan Hunt on Key & Peele

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Height
- 6′ (1.83 m)
Born
- June 28
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse
- Shannon NelsonOctober 8, 2025 - present
Children
Relatives
- Niece or Nephew(Niece or Nephew)
Other works
Performed his one man show 5 years in Amsterdam at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado (March 2007.)
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

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Gender / Gender identity
- Male

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Trivia
On June 29, 2023. Hunt announce engagement to longtime girlfriend Shannon Nelson. After 9 years of dating. They had a son together.

FAQ

Where was Brendan Hunt born?
Chicago, Illinois, USA
How tall is Brendan Hunt?
6 feet 0 inches, or 1.83 meters
What is Brendan Hunt known for?
Ted Lasso, Horrible Bosses 2, Elio, and Bless This Mess
Does Brendan Hunt have children?
Yes, 2 children, including Archibald Felix Nelson Hunt
How many awards has Brendan Hunt won?
7 awards