To Veep or Not to Veep: A Discussion with Members of the Cast of "Veep"
Description
Join the Institute of Politics for a special event with members of the cast of Veep — Matt Walsh (Mike McLintock), Tim Simons (Jonah Ryan), and Tony Hale (Gary Walsh). The actors will reflect on the show’s sharp political satire, behind-the-scenes moments, and how Veep captured the absurdities of Washington with uncanny accuracy. Don’t miss this lively and humorous conversation about politics, comedy, and life outside of the “West Wing.”
Please register with a valid Harvard email address. In keeping with our long tradition at the IOP to ensure honest and candid discussions of politics, this conversation is off-the-record.
About Matt Walsh
Matthew Paul Walsh is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for his role as Mike McLintock in Veep for which he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe, with which he co-starred in its original television series and the 2015 reboot. He also previously starred in short-lived comedy programs such as Dog Bites Man and Players, and was a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He has also appeared in films such as Road Trip (2000), Bad Santa (2003), School for Scoundrels (2006), Role Models (2008), The Hangover (2009), and The Do-Over (2016).
About Tim Simons
Tim Simons is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Jonah Ryan on the HBO television series Veep (2012–2019) and as Sasha on the Netflix series Nobody Wants This (2024–present).
About Tony Hale
Tony Hale is an American actor and comedian. He had a leading role in the Fox series Arrested Development as Buster Bluth, and was Gary Walsh on the HBO series Veep. For the latter, Hale won the 2013 and 2015 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
About Marc Adelman
Marc Adelman is the founder of the strategic “Do-Tank” firm Adelmania Consulting, which focuses on creating client-specific initiatives that drive interest, awareness and opportunities for both discrete and large-scale projects with clients ranging from Marriott Hotels to the Clinton Foundation and the Motion Picture Association of America.
Accessibility
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