Helms was made a series regular on The Office by NBC in February 2007, and his name was added to the show’s opening credits in February 2010. He took on a role as one of the show’s producers and immediately established himself as an essential member of the group.
Similar to his on-screen character Andy Bernard, Helms expressed his own passion for cappella music in a June 2009 interview with National Public Radio.
Helms has made appearances in a number of television programs, including The Mindy Project, Wilfred, NTSF:SD: SUV, Tanner on Tanner, Children Hospital, Arrested Development, and Cheap Seats, in addition to his notable performances on The Daily Show and The Office.
Additionally, he has appeared in a number of Comedy Central specials. Along with his work in television, Helms has voiced commercials for Burger King, Doritos, Hotels.com, Sharp Aquos, and the asthma drug Advair.
In the Weighty Decisions cartoon on Cartoon Network, he provides the voice of Neil the Angel. Helms enjoys music and performs while playing the guitar, banjo, piano, and sitar.
Helms co-created the Peacock sitcom Rutherford Falls with Sierra Teller Ornelas. The program focuses on the daily activities of people who live in a small town and their relationships with the Native American population there.
How old was Ed Helms in The Office?
Ed Helms, who was 33 years old, joins The Office’s third season ensemble as the cocky yet insecure acapella fan Andy.
Why is Ed Helms in The Office?
Near the close of Season 2, Ed Helms received a call about the possibility of playing a new role. He cherished the role of Andy that was assigned to him. The authors had only intended for him to appear in eight episodes as they wanted Jim to leave Stamford and go back to Scranton.