Billy Eichner

Billy Eichner is a comedian, actor, and producer. He is the star, executive producer, and creator of Funny Or Die's "Billy on the Street," a comedy game show that airs on truTV. He voiced the character of Timon in the live-action "Lion King," alongside a star-studded cast including Beyonce, Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, John Oliver, Keegan-Michael Key, Alfre Woodard, and others.

Eichner was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Game Show Host" in 2013. He is also known for playing Craig Middlebrooks on the sitcom "Parks and Recreation." He starred in the Hulu original series "Difficult People" alongside Julie Klausner and had a recurring role in the seventh season of "American Horror Story," where he portrayed Harrison Wilton. Additionally, Eichner gained attention as the host and writer of "Creation Nation: A Live Talk Show," a critically acclaimed stage show in New York. He has appeared on "Conan" as a special correspondent in original video shorts and as himself on Bravo's "Watch What Happens: Live with Andy Cohen," "Last Call with Carson Daly," "The Wendy Williams Show," and "Fashion Police with Joan Rivers," among others.

In 2018, Eichner announced the initiative "Glam Up the Midterms" during an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" In collaboration with Funny Or Die, this campaign aimed to increase voter turnout among millennials for the November 6, 2018 midterm elections. He has been a voiceover guest star in several episodes of the animated TV series "Bob's Burgers" as Mr. Ambrose, the Librarian, and has been a regular performer at New York City's Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.