Early Career and Rise to Fame on YouTube

Samberg's career launched on YouTube, where he gained popularity by sharing original comedy videos with his friends, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. Together, they formed the comedy troupe The Lonely Island. Their videos quickly garnered attention and led to widespread online fame.

He began his entertainment career as a comedic writer and performer. After graduating from college, Samberg and his friends started creating short videos, which eventually caught the attention of executives at "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). As a result, he was hired as a cast member in 2005.

The Lonely Island and Music Career

Samberg, along with Schaffer and Taccone, formed the musical comedy group The Lonely Island. Their debut album, Incredibad (2009), became the highest-selling comedy album in the U.S. that year. One of their most successful tracks, "I'm on a Boat," featuring T-Pain, was nominated for a Grammy Award.

The group released additional albums and continued to build a strong fanbase. In 2016, they co-wrote and starred in the mockumentary film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, further solidifying their impact in musical comedy.

Success in Television and Film

Beyond music, Samberg pursued a successful acting career. He starred in numerous theatrical films and TV series. One of his most prominent roles has been as Detective Jake Peralta in the critically acclaimed comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a role that earned him the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedy TV Actor in 2014.

He also provided the voice of Jonathan in the animated hit Hotel Transylvania (2012), a role he reprised in multiple sequels. In 2016, he voiced a character in the animated movie Storks.

Samberg has hosted several major events, including the Primetime Emmy Awards and the MTV Movie Awards. During his stint as an Emmy Awards host, his political humor drew attention, including a moment when he made a controversial joke referencing then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.