Steve Little

Biography

Steve Little is a talented American actor, comedian, and writer, widely recognized for his dynamic performances in various animated and live-action series. He is best known for his voice work in titles such as Camp Lazlo, where he portrayed the "Dung Beetle" characters Chip and Skip, and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, voicing memorable characters like Dr. Barber and Lolly Poopdeck. His other notable credits include Adventure Time, where he brought to life The Duke of Nuts, Turtle Princess, and Peppermint Butler, among others.

A former member of The Groundlings, an esteemed improvisational and sketch comedy troupe in Los Angeles, Little's big break came when veteran animator Joe Murray recognized his talent and offered him a voice acting opportunity. He later starred in the 2011 film The Catechism Cataclysm and co-created the Nickelodeon pilot Cosmic Signals.

Little is perhaps most recognized for his role as Stevie Janowski, a middle-school band teacher and personal assistant to Kenny Powers, in the hit HBO series Eastbound & Down. His natural comedic style and relatable mannerisms drew inspiration from his own high school experiences.

In addition to his success on Eastbound & Down, he made guest appearances in popular shows like 30 Rock and The Office. He also starred in Quentin Dupieux’s surreal films Wrong and Wrong Cops and participated in the award-winning short film Rat Pack Rat at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. From 2016 to 2017, Little took on the role of uncle Jim in Netflix’s Haters Back Off alongside Colleen Ballinger and Angela Kinsey, further showcasing his versatility in comedy.