Born in Rome, Italy, and raised in Seattle, Washington, he is an American actor, comedian, and television host. He gained prominence as the host of E! Network's "The Soup" from 2004 to 2015. He is best known for his role as Jeff Winger on the NBC sitcom "Community" (2009–2015). He has appeared in films like "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World" and "Ted." Additionally, he has hosted events and shows, including the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2014 and the reboot of "Card Sharks."