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Ed Helms

About the Author

Ed Helms is an American actor, writer, producer, and comedian. He first gained national attention as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 2002 to 2006. Helms is perhaps best known for his roles as Andy Bernard, the quirky paper salesman on NBC’s hit sitcom The Office (2006–2013), and as Stu Price in The Hangover film trilogy. He also co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed Peacock comedy series Rutherford Falls alongside Mike Schur and Sierra Teller Ornelas. Helms has been recognized with six Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, winning in 2008. Additionally, he received a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Writing for a Comedy or Variety Special for The Fake News with Ted Nelms. Helms also hosts SNAFU, an award-winning podcast about history’s greatest screw-ups, which is currently in its second season.

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SNAFU
SNAFU

SNAFU

by Ed Helms

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Events

May 2025

  • Sixth & I Event with David Chalian

    Sixth & I welcomes actor, comedian, and author Ed Helms to discuss SNAFU.

    600 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

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  • The Tara Theatre w. A Cappella Books with Virginia Prescott

    ATLFF and A Cappella Books present an evening with Ed Helms – “SNAFU"

    2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

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  • Chicago Humanities Festival Event with Greta Johnson

    Ed Helms on SNAFU - The famed comedian talks his new book and history’s greatest screwups.

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  • WBUR CitySpace with Amory Sivertson

    SNAFU: Actor and comedian Ed Helms on history’s greatest screwups.

    890 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215

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  • The Commonwealth Club with Casey Newton

    The Commonwealth Club welcomes actor, comedian, and author Ed Helms to discuss SNAFU.

    Cubberley Community Center Theatre 4120 Middlefield Road (near Montrose & Middlefield) Palo Alto, CA 94306

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  • LA Live Talks with Tig Notaro

    An Evening with Ed Helms , discussing his book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups.

    Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center at Vista Del Mar 3200 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034

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