Biography
Billy Merritt’s been performing and teaching at the UCB since its inception. Co-founding legendary Improv groups The Swarm and The Stepfathers in New York, and The Smokes in Los Angeles. Billy got his TV start on UCB’s Comedy Central show, that lead to multiple appearances on Late Night With Conan O’Brien, MTV’s Boiling Points, VH1’s Best Week Ever. Since moving to LA he’s appeared on great shows such as Reno 911, Happy Endings, Weeds, Parks and Rec and Brooklyn Nine Nine to name a few. Billy’s voice is heard on many commercials and cartoons, he’s the voice of Fryman from Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe, and host of Jameson’s Radio Network. Billy is a native Floridian and proudly maintains a Florida Man lifestyle.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Conners
Character: Santa Claus
TV • 2018
Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy
Character: Dirk Hamsteak
TV • 2018
Trump vs. Bernie: Shout the Vote!
Character: Chris Christie
MOVIE • 2016
Another Period
Character: William Howard Taft
TV • 2015
Search Party
Character: Minister
MOVIE • 2014
Steven Universe
Character: Fryman (voice)
TV • 2013
Steven Universe
Character: Fryman / Bass Fish Toy (voice)
TV • 2013
Steven Universe
Character: Mr. Richington (voice)
TV • 2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Character: Wayne Tercelle - Clerk
TV • 2013
Precious Plum
Character: Gator Master
TV • 2013
Key & Peele
Character: Slave Bidder
TV • 2012
Up All Night
Character: Father
TV • 2011
Happy Endings
Character: Bartender
TV • 2011
Happy Endings
Character: Manager
TV • 2011
Happy Endings
Character: Umpire
TV • 2011
Workaholics
Character: Dan
TV • 2011
Parks and Recreation
Character: Scott
TV • 2009
Childrens Hospital
Character: Dirty Randy
TV • 2008
Kettle of Fish
Character: Driver
MOVIE • 2006
Weeds
Character: Butters the Clown
TV • 2005