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 TODD ALAN CRAIN


Todd Alan Crain is a host and actor most known for having hosted 196 games of the television game show Jeopardy! with the IBM computer "Watson," and his acting roles on television and streaming networks such as Broad City (Comedy Central), The Punisher (Netflix), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix), 30 Rock (NBC), FBI (CBS), Hunters (Amazon Prime), Law & Order: SVU (NBC), Paterno (HBO Films), and Quantico (ABC).



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     TODD'S HOSTING BIO:

 Todd has hosted 196 games of the television game show Jeopardy! with the IBM computer, 'Watson,' 210 games of The Million Second Quiz on NBC.com, was the lead anchor on IFC's The Onion News Network, and was the lead anchor for TheMinuteNews.com (a daily online news website). Todd's quick wit, professionalism, and ability to collaborate with corporate clients has made him one of the most sought after hosts in the business for the past 20+ years. He has hosted live events for KPMG, MetLife, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Purdue Pharma, Sanofi Pasteur, Astra Zenica, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Abbott, Unum, Genentech, Schering-Plough, Roche, Pfizer, Merck, Novartis, and Mohawk Industries. His hosting duties have included new product launches, general sessions, live game shows, live satellite content driven broadcasts, awards shows, audience participation meetings, and scripted & non-scripted on-stage/on-camera interviews. No matter the crowd size, Todd's unique and incredibly inclusive hosting style keeps attendees engaged and entertained during events that can last from 1 to 8 hours long.



TODD'S ACTING BIO:

Todd graduated with a BFA in musical theatre from Otterbein University. After spending more than 2 years on national tours with Sesame Street Live! & Slim Goodbody, he landed his first television roles & has been working steadily in the medium ever since.  He has appeared on the following Netflix productions:  Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Tallulah (independent film starring Alison Janney and Elliot Page), and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. He appeared on all 3 seasons of Hulu's hit show Deadbeat, had a very physical altercation on NBC's The Blacklist: Redemption, and finished out 4 episodes of season 2 on ABC's Quantico.  Todd has recently been seen on the HBO biopic Paterno, 4 episodes of The Punisher on Netflix, and guest starred on FBI on CBS, & Law and Order: SVU on NBC.  Todd's appearance as a 1970's game show host on Hunters on Amazon Prime left audiences in shock.

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PHOTOS

Headshots
Headshots by Evan Zimmerman at Murphy Made Photography.
Slim Goodbody
This was my first job out of college: a solo tour for the Slim Goodbody corporation. I was on the road for 18 months and drove through 46 states (by myself) performing 4 different 1 hour "edutainment" shows for grade school kids.
Slim Goodbody Drug Prevention Show
Slim Goodbody tour -- this was the drug prevention program for grade school kids.
Sesame Street Live!
My second job out of college was with "Sesame Street Live!" where I played 'Sam the Postman' (the human character in this photo)
Mom and Dad
With my Mom and Dad (and fun fur family) backstage at "Sesame Street Live!"
"Kevin"/Broad City
One of my favorite characters I've ever played: Kevin from the first season of "Broad City."
Broad City Crew
'Kevin' and crew wait for their rental van to get to a wedding in Connecticut.
Kevin's Meme
Kevin became a Comedy Central meme. Poor Kevin.
Kevin's stunt man
'Kevin' had an amazing stunt man named Greg Harvey for the bike accident that happens the last time you see 'Kevin' for the first season.
Abby and Ilana
With Abby and Ilana from "Broad City" during our ADR (voice dubbing) session--with 'Kevin' in the background
First Instagram
My very first Instagram post leaving the "Broad City" set after the final shooting day for season 1 of the show
Charlie MacGuffin on 30 Rock
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory family on the penultimate episode of "30 Rock."
Headshot
Headshot by Ronnie Nelson
Headshot
Headshot by Ronnie Nelson
Todd and Mr. Trebek
The first day I met Alex Trebek in October of 2010.
Alex Trebek and Todd
The day of the IBM Challenge/"Jeopardy!" taping in January of 2011
Waston Live Game
Hosting Watson's first public appearance playing "Jeopardy!"
Ken, Todd, & Brad
With Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter immediately after they lost the Man vs. Machine (IBM Challenge/"Jeopardy!") tournament in January of 2011
Clue Cre
With the "Jeopardy!" Clue Crew
Alex Trebek
With Alex Trebek in Alex's dressing room on the Sony lot in Los Angeles.
House of Card
"House of Cards" shoot with the incredible Elizabeth Marvel and Meredith Vieira
Between Takes
In between our 2 takes of the scene with Meredith on her set
Jane
With the stunningly talented Jane Krakowski after shooting "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"
Jennifer
With my remarkable director (Jennifer Lynch) for my first episode of "Quanitco" on ABC
Priyanka
Blurry photo of me with Priyanka Chopra while shooting "Quanitco" on ABC.
Jon Bernthal
With my brother from another mother, Jon Bernthal. Phenomenal actor, oustanding man. And, he was VERY gentle while he was beating the Hell out of me on "The Punisher."
Jason and Royce
With Jason Moore and Royce Johnson from "The Punisher."
The Punisher
"The Punisher" was the hardest job I has ever done. But, I loved every minute of it.
The Punisher
The makeup team was remarkable on "The Punisher."
Jared Burke
Jared Burke, my incredible stunt double for "The Punisher."
Kevin season 5
Abby and Ilana were kind enough to bring "Kevin" back for the last season of Broad City (season 5)...he had gone through some changes.
Face
It took a VERY large team to create 'Kevin's' new face for this episode. An hour an 15 minutes for the first day, and then 45 minutes for the second.
Marcel
Marcel Dagenais did a remarkable job on 'Kevin's' wig for Broad City, season 5
Hair and makeup
The incredible hair and makeup team responsible for putting together 'Kevin's' face for "Broad City," season 5
Ilana
With Ilana after all of the appliances were removed from 'Kevin's' last shoot day on "Broad City," season 5. (Ilana directed that episode)
Hunters
The wardrobe department at "Hunters" (Amazon Prime) outdid themselves with this 1970's coked up game show host look.
Hunters
Nothing gets you into character until the hair, makeup, and wardrobe department get their hands on you. "Hunters" (Amazon Prime)
Headshots
Headshots by Evan Zimmerman at Murphy Made Photography.
Slim Goodbody
This was my first job out of college: a solo tour for the Slim Goodbody corporation. I was on the road for 18 months and drove through 46 states (by myself) performing 4 different 1 hour "edutainment" shows for grade school kids.
Slim Goodbody
Slim Goodbody Drug Prevention Show
Sesame Street Live!
Mom and Dad
"Kevin"/Broad City
Broad City Crew
Kevin's Meme
Kevin's stunt man
Abby and Ilana
First Instagram
Charlie MacGuffin on 30 Rock
Headshot
Headshot
Todd and Mr. Trebek
Alex Trebek and Todd
Waston Live Game
Ken, Todd, & Brad
Clue Cre
Alex Trebek
House of Card
Between Takes
Jane
Jennifer
Priyanka
Jon Bernthal
Jason and Royce
The Punisher
The Punisher
Jared Burke
Kevin season 5
Face
Marcel
Hair and makeup
Ilana
Hunters
Hunters
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