Andy Samberg Overview

Born and raised in Berkely, California, Andy Samberg attended NYU film school and UC Santa Cruz. Together with childhood friends Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer, he formed a group called The Lonely Island. The Lonely Island wrote, performed and directed several short films that aired on Web site Channel 101.com. While working as an assistant on the sitcom Spin City, his boss introduced the trio to an agent, who landed them a job writing for the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. There they met Jimmy... See All