11 Facts About Eric Drysdale

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Eric Drysdale was born on March 20,1969 and is a writer for The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

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Eric Drysdale has been nominated for twenty-one Emmys and won ten.

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3.

Eric Drysdale worked as a writer and occasional on-screen actor for The Daily Show for six years, during which time he contributed to their coverage of the 2000 and 2004 elections.

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From 2005 to 2008, Eric Drysdale worked as a writer on The Colbert Report, appearing sometimes on-screen as Bobby, Stephen Colbert's besieged stage manager.

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Eric Drysdale was involved in writing the 2007 book, I Am America.

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6.

Eric Drysdale returned to the writing staff of the show on October 26,2009.

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Five years from 2000, Eric Drysdale was a part-time member of the band Tammy Faye Starlite and the Angels of Mercy, performing satirical country-rock.

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8.

Eric Drysdale co-wrote and performed two songs on Tammy's second album, Used Country Female.

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9.

Eric Drysdale performed with Willie Nelson on The Colbert Report.

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10.

Eric Drysdale contributed material to three all-star benefits for autism education organized by Robert Smigel.

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11.

Eric Drysdale is the brother of actress and comedian Rebecca Drysdale.

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