Billy Eichner

Biography

Billy Eichner (/ˈaɪknər/ IKE-nər; born September 18, 1978) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and television show host. He is the star, executive producer, and creator of Funny or Die's Billy on the Street, a comedy game show that aired on truTV. Description above from the Wikipedia article Billy Eichner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Overview

Billy Eichner has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Lion King with 2 titles. Signature works include Mufasa: The Lion King, Bros, Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

52

Birth Date

1978-09-18 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  Mufasa: The Lion King
• 

  Bros
• 

  Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
• 

  Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
• 

  Noelle
• Man in the Box

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

• The Lion King (2 titles)
• The Lion King (Reboot) Collection (2 titles)
• The Angry Birds Collection (1 titles)
• Neighbors (1 titles)
• Madagascar (1 titles)
• Penguins of Madagascar Films (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Guy Branum (2 collaborations)
• Aaron Pierre (1 collaborations)
• Kelvin Harrison Jr. (1 collaborations)
• Tiffany Boone (1 collaborations)
• Kagiso Lediga (1 collaborations)
• Preston Nyman (1 collaborations)
• Blue Ivy Carter (1 collaborations)
• John Kani (1 collaborations)
• Mads Mikkelsen (1 collaborations)
• Seth Rogen (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (50 credits)

  • Judgment Day

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Man in the Box

    Paul Lynde

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Beauty

    - Beautiful Billionaires (2026) ... Waylen Lemming actor actors
    2026
  • Honey Don't!

    Mr. Siegfried

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Mufasa: The Lion King

    Timon (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Bros

    Bobby

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

    Barry Potter

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone

    Self - Co-Host

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Drew Barrymore Show

    - Reese Witherspoon, Billy Eichner (2020) ... Self actor actors
    2020
  • Noelle

    Gabriel Kringle

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Lion King

    Timon (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    - Joel McHale/Zoey Deutch/Billy Eichner/Ellen Burstyn/Robert Smigel/Cassandr Coleman/ (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - Billy Eichner/Nicholas Christopher/Linda Perry/Amble/Leia Ham/ (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - Billy Eichner, Lily-Rose Depp (2024) ... Self actor actors

    - Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Jim Rash, Symone (2022) ... Self actor actors

    - Billy Eichner, Henry Winkler (2019) ... Self actor actors
    2019
  • Dickinson

    - This is my letter to the World (2021) ... Walt Whitman actor actors
    2019
  • Most Likely to Murder

    Speigel

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Hairspray Live!

    Rob Barker

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • The Angry Birds Movie

    Chef Pig / Phillip (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

    Oliver Studebaker

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • American Crime Story

    - The Wilderness (2021) ... Matt Drudge actor actors

    - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky (2021) ... Matt Drudge actor actors

    - Not to be Believed (2021) ... Matt Drudge actor actors
    2016
  • Sleeping with Other People

    SLAA Speaker

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Late Late Show with James Corden

    - Billy Eichner, Maya Hawke, Mt. Joy (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2015
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    - Billy Eichner, Samantha Power (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine (2015) ... Self actor actors
    2015
  • Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

    - Kimmy Meets a Drunk Lady! (2016) ... Billy Eichner actor actors
    2015
  • Penguins of Madagascar

    New York Reporter (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas

    Lollipop

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers

    - Pedro Pascal, Billy Eichner, Jill Kargman (2026) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Billy Eichner, Harris Dickinson, Mario Carbone (2024) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Billy Eichner, Beth Ditto (2022) ... Self actor actors

    - Billy Eichner (2020) ... Self actor actors

    - Billy Eichner, Soledad O'Brien (2018) ... Self actor actors
    2014
  • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

    - Retirement Plans (2016) ... Self actor actors
    2014
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    - Tyler Perry, Billy Eichner, Juanes (2014) ... Self actor actors

    - Liam Neeson, Lindsay Lohan, Billy Eichner, Bad Things (2014) ... Self actor actors
    2014
  • Bob's Burgers

    - Y Tu Tina También (2021) ... Mr. Ambrose (voice) actor actors

    - All That Gene (2019) ... Mr. Ambrose (voice) actor actors

    - Pig Trouble in Little Tina (2019) ... Mr. Ambrose (voice) actor actors

    - Mission Impos-slug-ble (2018) ... Mr. Ambrose (voice) actor actors

    - The Secret Ceramics Room of Secrets (2018) ... Mr. Ambrose (voice) actor actors
    2011
  • American Horror Story

    - Apocalypse Then (2018) ... Mutt Nutter actor actors

    - Fire and Reign (2018) ... Mutt Nutter actor actors

    - Sojourn (2018) ... Mutt Nutter actor actors

    - Forbidden Fruit (2018) ... Brock actor actors

    - Charles (Manson) in Charge (2017) ... Tex Watson actor actors
    2011
  • New Girl

    - LAXmas (2014) ... Barry actor actors
    2011
  • Conan

    - Every Kiss Begins with Kay, But Everything Else Begins with K-Y (2012) ... Self actor actors
    2010
  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    - Lena Hall & Billy Eichner (2026) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Billy Eichner and Kate Berlant (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Billy Eichner & Rosie O’Donnell (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Sarah Paulson & Billy Eichner (2019) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Bridget Everett & Billy Eichner (2017) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2009
  • RuPaul's Drag Race

    - The Unauthorized Rusical (2018) ... Self - Guest Judge actor actors
    2009
  • Parks and Recreation

    - One Last Ride (2015) ... Craig Middlebrooks actor actors

    - Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington (2015) ... Craig Middlebrooks actor actors

    - Donna and Joe (2015) ... Craig Middlebrooks actor actors

    - Save JJ's (2015) ... Craig Middlebrooks actor actors

    - Gryzzlbox (2015) ... Craig Middlebrooks actor actors
    2009
  • What Happens in Vegas

    Band Leader

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Thu, Dec 05, 2024 (Billy Eichner, Chris Martin, Dick Van Dyke, Thee Sacred Souls) (2024) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Billy Eichner, Billy Porter, Kim Petras. (2020) ... Self - Guest Host actor actors

    - Billy Eichner, Amy Schumer, Jaime Harrison. (2020) ... Self - Guest Host actor actors
    2003
  • Real Time with Bill Maher

    - Episode 464 (2018) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • The Bachelor

    - Week 2 (2019) ... Self actor actors
    2002
  • Big Brother

    - Episode 24 (2022) ... Self - Celebrity Guest actor actors
    2000
  • Family Guy

    - Pawtucket Pete (2018) ... Billy on the Street (voice) actor actors
    1999
  • The View

    - Episode 165 (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - Billy Eichner, Neil deGrasse Tyson (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1997
  • The Simpsons

    - Fan-ily Feud (2023) ... Billy (voice) actor actors

    - Krusty the Clown (2018) ... Billy (voice) actor actors
    1989
  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    - Billy Eichner (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1988

• writing (1 credits)

  • Bros

    writer

    writing
    2022

• production (1 credits)

  • Bros

    executive producer

    production
    2022