Comic performer Andy Samberg burst upon the scene in 2005 as a new face on NBC’s venerable “Saturday Night Live” (1975-). After a handful of sketch appearances, it was his striking turn in the hugely popular rap spoof “Lazy Sunday” that put him on the map. Samberg and fellow cast member Chris Parnell rapped menacingly about catching an afternoon matinee of "The Chronicles of Narnia" and stopping by a hip New York bakery for a snack first. The hilarious sendup debuted on the show in December but truly broke out as a downloadable clip on the internet in the weeks that followed. With his
Formed the comedy group, “The Lonely Island” with childhood friends, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone
Co-wrote (with Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone) for various award shows, including the 2004 and 2005 "MTV Movie Awards"
2005
Performed stand-up on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” show
2005
Joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) as a featured player
2005
Co-starred in the digital short, “Lazy Sunday” with SNL cast member Chris Parnell, where they rap about the movie “Chronicles of Narnia” and eating cupcakes; the short became an Internet phenomenon
