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Adam Pally

Adam Pally

Actor, also producer and writer · Born March 18, 1982 (44) · New York City, New York, USA

Adam Saul Pally (born March 18, 1982) is an American comedian and actor. He first earned recognition for starring as Max Blum in Happy Endings, as Dr. Peter Prentice in The Mindy Project, as Wade Whipple in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), its sequels, and the spin-off series Knuckles (2024). Pally also starred in Making History and was an executive producer of The President Show. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam Pally, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Born
March 18, 1982 (44)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer and writer
Titles
64 on MovieCove · 82 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 13% in 30 days

What are Adam Pally's films like?

Across their 30 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 67th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
46%
Self
25%
Morality
9%
Society
7%
Ideas
5%
Survival
5%
Power
2%
Friendship14 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 16 · Serious 2 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 11 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 13 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 2

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 10

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 14 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

15 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 6 of 15 analyzed roles.

Hero
6 of 15
Ally
4 of 15
Trickster
2 of 15
Shadow
2 of 15
Mentor
1 of 15
Show the 15 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
16
Absurd
12
Warm
13
Thrilling
9
Tense
7
Other
22

How their films linger

Fun20 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good20 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy16
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous8
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Adam Pally's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 50 of their 64 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Adam Pally's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

82 credits, 64 with a MovieCove page; 30 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • President Curtis(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • O Horizon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Sam

  • GOAT(2026)

    as Gerald (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Backyard Sports: The Animated Special(2026)

    as Pete Wheeler (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dang!(2026)

    Show Actor

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • An Intimate Evening with Adam Pally(2025)

    Producer · Writer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Hell of a Summer(2023)

    as John

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3(2024)

    as Wade

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Gutter(2024)

    as Deli Manager

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The 4:30 Movie(2024)

    as Emo Usher

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Mr. Throwback(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · Executive Producer · Writer · as Danny

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Knuckles(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as Wade Whipple

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Spark Wheel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Pep

  • FUBAR(2023)

    Show 3 episodes · as Great Dane · as The Great Dane

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • History of the World: Part II(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Judas

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • Who Invited Charlie?(2022)

    as Charlie

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • 101 Places to Party Before You Die(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Would I Lie to You? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2(2022)

    as Wade Whipple

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 48 episodes · as Sage (voice)

  • A Creepshow Holiday Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Robert Weston

  • Star Trek: Lower Decks(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Mesk (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Happy Endings Virtual Reunion(2020)

    as Max Blum

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Crossing Swords(2020)

    Show 10 episodes · as Broth (voice)

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all shows

  • Solar Opposites(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Linus (voice)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The Main Event(2020)

    as Steve Thompson

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Sonic the Hedgehog(2020)

    as Wade Whipple

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Indebted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 12 episodes · Co-Executive Producer · as Dave

  • Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia(2020)

    as Uncle Matt

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Mandalorian(2019)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bike Scout Trooper #2

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • You're Not a Monster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Zombie

  • Archibald's Next Big Thing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 52 episodes · as Sage (voice)

  • Daddio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Andrew

  • Champaign Ill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 10 episodes · as Ronnie

  • Dog Days(2018)

    as Dax

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Most Likely to Murder(2018)

    Producer · as Billy

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Do You Want to See a Dead Body? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • DuckTales(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Kit Cloudkicker (voice)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Little Hours(2017)

    as Guard Paolo

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Shimmer Lake(2017)

    as Reed Ethington

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Band Aid(2017)

    as Ben

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Making History(2017)

    Show 9 episodes · Producer · as Dan

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • The President Show(2017)

    Show as Donald Trump Jr.

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life(2016)

    as Mr. Teller

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Joshy(2016)

    Producer · as Ari

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Don't Think Twice(2016)

    as Robbie

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Captain America: Civil War Re-enactors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Angus Gentry / Captain America

  • Bajillion Dollar Propertie$(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Braden Bryce Howard

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Dirty Grandpa(2016)

    as Cousin Nick

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Night Owls(2015)

    as Kevin

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Slow Learners(2015)

    as Jeff Lowry

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Bad Night(2015)

    as The Painter

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Another Period(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Virgil

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Dan Klein: This Is Comedy(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • A Better You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Patient Pally

  • Search Party(2014)

    as Evan

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • BoJack Horseman(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Trip (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Life After Beth(2014)

    as Diner Sommelier

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Boeing Employee · as Guy #1 · as Self

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • A.C.O.D.(2013)

    as Mark

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • The To-Do List(2013)

    as Chip

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Iron Man 3(2013)

    as Gary the Cameraman

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • 3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom(2012)

    as Brandon

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Mindy Project(2012)

    Show 49 episodes · as Dr. Peter Prentice

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Comedy Bang! Bang!(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert DeBiro · as Self

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Key and Peele(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Adam

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Impractical Jokers(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • NTSF:SD:SUV(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Happy Endings(2011)

    Show 57 episodes · as Max Blum

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Bryce

  • Regular Show(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Kid #1 (voice) · as Party Horse (voice) · as Party Horse / Leprechaun & Reverse Psychology P. Horses (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Monogamy(2010)

    as Allen

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Solitary Man(2009)

    as Irate Student

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Taking Woodstock(2009)

    as Artie Kornfeld

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Assassination of a High School President(2008)

    as Freddy Bismark

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Californication(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Young Hollywood Douchebag · as Young Hollywood Guy

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Ysketball (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • American Dad!(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice) · as Camp Counselor (voice) · as Canadian Man (voice) · as Police Officer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Soup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Simpsons(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Ben (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Jordan Cooper

  • What the F*ck Is My Password?! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 80 titles, 78 of them dated from 1989 to 2026; peak year 2016.

Biggest box office

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

$492M worldwide

Highest rated

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

Midcredits 85th

Most popular right now

The Mindy Project (2012)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19892026

Peak 2016 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 10 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting78 of 80: 74 only acting, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score52ndDirecting1 of 80: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting3 of 80: 1 only writing, 2 with another roleProducing4 of 80: 0 only producing, 4 with another role

80 titles, 5 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1980s1 · acting2000s7 · 7 acting · 1 crew2010s42 · 41 acting · 2 crew2020s28 · 27 acting · 3 crew

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 14% of 28 roles
0818

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Adam Pally's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 41st percentile, the median of all 36; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 47th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 64 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up17
  • 50th to 74th16
  • 25th to 49th18
  • Below 25th13

Shape of the crowd

26 of their 64 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive4
  • Crowd Pleaser20
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed26

Most divisive · actor

Dan Klein: This Is Comedy (2014)

99th percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

Midcredits 85th · 71% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Adam Pally's work okay for kids?

Across up to 16 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore12 titles7–68 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity16 titles16–72 · median 43 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity12 titles31–90 · median 45 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs12 titles6–69 · median 31 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense9 titles14–60 · median 37 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Adam Pally work with?

People who share at least 2 of Adam Pally's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Neal H. Moritz shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles