Andrew Rannells

reference nAn American actor who’s basically done it all—stage, film, TV, voice work, you name it. Dude’s got serious range, bouncing from Broadway spotlights to the chaos of Hollywood shoots. You might’ve caught him belting out tunes in a musical, then turning around to deliver some heavy drama in a gritty indie flick. Oh, and his voice? Instantly recognizable. He’s lent those pipes to animated classics, video games, even some weird commercials you probably laughed at. The guy’s a chameleon, slipping into roles that’ll make you laugh, cry, or just wonder how someone can pull off so many characters. Not just a background player, either—he’s snagged a few big awards along the way, so clearly, the critics dig him. Whether he’s lighting up the screen or stealing the show on stage, this guy’s been a staple in American entertainment for ages. Honestly, if you haven’t seen him in something, you just haven’t been paying attention.

Man, that first sex scene on Girls? I was hyped out of my mind. They hand me this nudity waiver, and honestly, I didn’t even bother reading it. I just saw it, grinned like an idiot, and signed right away—like, “Sure, I’ll show anything, who cares?” Embarrassing? Yeah, a little bit, but whatever. I snapped a pic of the form and blasted it off to my friends because, I mean, come on, how often does someone get to say they had to sign a waiver for being naked on TV? I wore that thing like a badge of honor. Looking back, maybe I should’ve slowed down and actually checked what I was signing, but in the moment I was just pumped. Total rookie move, but hey, it was my first time doing something like that. Definitely a story I’ll keep telling, probably with less shame as the years go by.