Eric Alexander Wareheim (; born April 7, 1976) is an American comedian, actor, writer, director, and musician. He is best known as one-half of the comedy duo Tim & Eric, alongside Tim Heidecker. He also had a recurring role on the Netflix series Master of None.
Early life and education Wareheim was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 7, 1976, the son of Dave and Edeltraud Wareheim. He has a sister, Jessica. When he was young, his family moved to Audubon, Pennsylvania, where he grew up. His maternal grandparents lived in Germany, and his family would travel to Germany often to visit them.Foodheim: A Culinary Adventure (Ten Speed Press, 2021). He graduated from Methacton High School in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
He later attended Temple University, where he met his comedy partner Tim Heidecker and produced his first film, shot on the Jersey Shore.
Career Tim & Eric Wareheim and Heidecker are the creators, writers, and stars of Tom Goes to the Mayor, a limited animation that was on the Adult Swim programming block on Cartoon Network. Wareheim and Heidecker had mailed copies of an early version of the show to comedian Bob Odenkirk, who agreed to take on the project as the executive producer of the series and sold it to Cartoon Network.
The Tim and Eric names reached a broader audience with the release of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, which premiered on February 11, 2007. The show is a mix of "live action, sketch, animation, emotions, phone calls, love, etc." according to their website. The creators have described the show as the "nightmare version of television".
In July 2008, The New York Times reported that the duo was in the process of developing a surreal game show series starring Neil Hamburger, titled The New Big Ball with Neil Hamburger.The New York Times article: "The Bizarre Brains of Nightmare TV".Hardford Advocate article: "Hamburger Helper: America's 'worst' comedian performs in New Haven and then in Northampton". Wareheim described it as a mix between "Japanese bizarre game show and The Price Is Right." In late July 2009, Neil Hamburger posted a blog on MySpace stating that a pilot had been filmed, but that Adult Swim was not satisfied and had "pulled the plug on the project."MySpace blog post by Neil Hamburger: "The New Big Ball ".
On May 2, 2010, the "Man Milk" episode of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! wrapped season five of the show. Though this would be the last serial content for the show, an hour-long holiday program titled "Chrimbus Special" gave fans a last glimpse at the TV program. It was the second show Wareheim both produced and starred in, which aired during Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block.
Between May and June 2010, six episodes of an Awesome Show spin-off produced in part by Wareheim, Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule, were aired on Cartoon Network. The show parodied local newscasts. According to Heidecker, John C. Reilly had the original idea of giving the Dr. Steve character an entire show.Vanity Fair article: "Q&A: Tim and Eric on Child Abuse, Diarrhea, and Yerba-Mate Tea ".
Wareheim also co-directed, wrote and starred in Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie with Tim Heidecker.
Music Wareheim played in several Philadelphia area bands, including the new wave punk band Twelve Tone System, of which Tim Heidecker was also briefly a member. Wareheim briefly played rhythm guitar for the duo Adam and Justine in the 1990s. Wareheim was also the principal songwriter for The Science Of and had been a member of Elements of Need, I Am Heaven, and briefly with the punk band Ink & Dagger. He currently is involved with the band Sola.
Television Wareheim made an appearance in Aqua Teen Hunger Force as the Germ-Master, along with Heidecker as a basketball.
Wareheim, along with Tim Heidecker, also directed the 2010 Super Bowl commercial, The Shuffle, for Boost Mobile and most recently a series of Old Spice commercials with actor Terry Crews.
They also made an appearance in an episode of The Simpsons as Amus Bruse and Fois Garth.
Wareheim and Heidecker appeared together as Debt Collectors on the Adult Swim special, The Young Persons Guide to History, and have made guest appearances in the movie Let's Go to Prison, as well as the Scottish video game series VideoGaiden and a Version 2 episode of Mega64. Wareheim also played a recurring role in Michael Cera's and Clark Duke's Internet TV show Clark and Michael as Randy, the neighbor of the titular duo.
Using characters and skits from Awesome Show, Heidecker and Wareheim (via their Abso Lutely Productions company) created an online-only show called Tim and Eric Nite Live!, originally broadcast on the website SuperDeluxe.
In 2015, Wareheim co-starred as Arnold Baumheiser in the Netflix comedy series Master of None. He appeared in six episodes and directed four episodes of the first season. In 2017, he appeared in seven episodes and directed one episode of the show's second season.
In 2019, Wareheim starred as a man claiming to be "reality" in a series of Oculus Quest commercials.
Other activities In 2021, Wareheim ventured into the world of cooking, a longtime hobby of his, with his cookbook Foodheim: A Culinary Adventure. Part of his promotion for the book is a webseries called Heimy's House where he prepares recipes from the book. The first (and currently only) episode of the series featured a guest appearance by Tim Heidecker.
Filmography Film
Year Title Role Notes 2002 Tom Goes to the MayorThe Mayor (voice)Short film;also co-writer, co-director, and producer with Tim Heidecker 2003 Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns 2006 Let's Go to Prison Wine Taster Uncredited 2008 Adventures of Power Money 2009 Al's Brain Brain stretcher Short film 2010 Blood into Wine Himself Documentary 2012 The Comedy Van Arman Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Eric Also co-writer, co-director, and producer; feature directorial debut 2013 Arcade Fire in Here Comes The Night Time Big Bud NBC Special Wrong Cops Officer de Luca Hamper's Pre-Natal Life Coaching Co-writer and co-director with Tim Heidecker 2014 Food Club Captain Wareheim Short film; also director, co-writer, and executive producer Reality Henri 2019 Mister America Co-producer with Tim Heidecker & Gregg Turkington 2026 Full Phil Andy Onslaught Kovacks
Television Year Title Role Notes 2004 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Germ Master (voice) Episode: "Hypno-Germ" 2004–06 Tom Goes to the Mayor The Mayor / Various (voices) 30 episodes; also co-writer, co-director, and executive producer 2007–10 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Eric / Various Also co-creator, co-writer, co-director, and executive producer 2008 Young Person's Guide to History Bill Collector 2 #1 Episode: "#1.2" Steve and Stephen Creator, writer, and director 2009 Talkshow with Spike Feresten Derrick Whipple Episode: "Jim Heckler and Derrick Whipple" 2010 Morning Prayer with Skott and Behr Behr Also writer and director The New Big Ball With Neil Hamburger Unaired pilot; co-writer, co-director, and producer 2010–11 Funny or Die Presents Various 6 episodes; also segment director and executive producer 2010–2016 Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule Wayne Skylar Also co-creator, co-writer, co-director, and executive producer 2011 Bob's Burgers Phil Finnegan (voice) Episode: "Torpedo" Jon Benjamin Has a Van Jargon Loprax (voice) Episode: "Stardoor" The Simpsons Fois Garth (voice) Episode: "The Food Wife" 2013 The Office Gabor 4 episodes 2013–2017 Nathan for You Executive producer 2013–17 Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories Eric / Various Also co-creator, co-writer, co-director, and executive producer 2014 Community Male Four #2 Episode: "App Development and Condiments" The Birthday Boys Mill Owner Episode: "Plight of the Working Class" Rubberhead Segment: "Ham"; director 2014–2017 Review Executive producer 2015 Bagboy Television special;co-creator, co-writer, co-director, and executive producer 2015–2017 Master of None Arnold 2 seasons 2015 Hot Package 5 episodes; executive producer W/ Bob & David Executive producer 2016 Decker Executive producer 2018 Ugly Delicious Himself Episode: "Fried Chicken"2019-2021Crank YankersMork2 episodes 2020 Beef House Eric Also co-creator and executive producer 2021 The LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special James Murphy Also director 2024 Game Changer Steven / "The Ratfish" / Himself 2 Episodes Dinner Time Live with David Chang Himself Episode: "Oktoberfest"2026Robot Chicken Eric Wareheim (voice) Television special: "The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special"
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2006 Tim and Eric: The PodcastVariousAlso co-writer, co-director, and producer Mega64Mega64 Ragtime Jug BrotherEpisode: "Stranger" 2007 Clark and Michael Randy2007-2008Tim and Eric Nite Live!Eric WareheimAlso co-creator and co-writer2013Dr. WareheimDr. WareheimAlso co-creator, co-writer, and co-directorTim's Kitchen TipsEric WareheimAlso co-creator, co-writer, and co-directorTim & Eric's Go Pro ShowAlso co-creator
Music videos "Polite Dance Song" – The Bird and the Bee (2007)The Bird and the Bee "Polite Dance Song" on Vimeo. Vimeo.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "You Don't Know Me" – Ben Folds (feat. Regina Spektor) (co-directed by Tim Heidecker) (2008)Ben Folds "You Don't Know Me" on Vimeo. Vimeo.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "Dance Floor Dale" – a music video for the song "Parisian Goldfish" by Flying Lotus (2008)video – Eric Wareheim (Tim and Eric), Flying Lotus and Warp . Dance Floor Dale. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "Parisian Goldfish" – Flying Lotus (2008) (co-directed with Eric Fensler)video – Eric Wareheim (Tim and Eric), Flying Lotus and Warp . Dance Floor Dale. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "The Youth" – MGMT (2008)MGMT "The Youth" on Vimeo. Vimeo.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "If I Never See Your Face Again (Swizz Beatz Remix)" – Maroon 5 (2008)Maroon 5 "If I Never See Your Face Again" on Vimeo. Vimeo.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "Dropped" – Phantom Planet (2009)Phantom Planet "Dropped" on Vimeo. Vimeo.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "She's Got Me Dancing" – Tommy Sparks (2009)Tommy Sparks "She's Got Me Dancing" on Vimeo. Vimeo.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "Keep it Goin' Louder" – Major Lazer (2009)Video Keep It Goin' Louder van Major Lazer – Myspace Video . Vids.myspace.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "Pon De Floor" – Major Lazer (2009)Major Lazer "Pon De Floor" on Vimeo. Vimeo.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "Buffalo Stance" – Need New BodyNeed New Body – Buffalo Stance. YouTube (2008-01-22). Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "Hole to Feed" – Depeche Mode (2009)Depeche Mode "Hole To Feed" on Vimeo. Vimeo.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. “Tall Boy” – Har Mar Superstar (2009) (cameo; directed by Tomorrow’s Brightest Minds) "We Are Water" – Health (2010)Kanaal van ericwareheim. YouTube. Retrieved on 2012-01-28. "Wishes" – Beach House (2013). YouTube. Retrieved on 2013-03-08. "Backpacker Bush" – Dutch Boys featuring Twankstar (2013) "Bubble Butt" – Major Lazer (2013) "Die" – Babes (2014) "Streaker" – Tobacco (2014)Tobacco "Streaker" on Vimeo. "HAM" – Mr. Oizo (2014)Mr. Oizo "HAM" on Vimeo. "Famous" – Charli XCX (2015) "Dripping" – Blonde Redhead (2016) "5 Ways" – Shakewell (2021) (cameo; directed by Dan Streit)
Discography (2008) Awesome Record, Great Songs! (by Tim and Eric)
Awards Webby Award for best actor as part of the comedy team of Tim and EricWebby Award winners listed at Internet Video Mag, Tim and Eric listed in paragraph 5 . Internetvideomag.com (2008-05-06). Retrieved on 2012-01-28. Directors Guild of America Awards nomination for "Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials" for CeraVe's "Michael CeraVe" (shared with Tim Heidecker)
References
External links
Tim and Eric on Tom Green live Tim and Eric official website Eric Wareheim on Vimeo The Boost Mobile Commercial