Brian Unger, born in 1965 in Dayton, Ohio, is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and commentator. He grew up in Granville, Ohio, and graduated from Granville High School before earning a communications degree from Ohio University in 1987. U

He began his career working on a student-produced comedy show called Fridays Live on WOUB-TV, the local PBS affiliate. He later became an original correspondent and producer on Comedy Central's The Daily Show from 1996 to 1998, where he was named one of Entertainment Weekly's 100 Most Creative People in Entertainment.

Brian Unger has made numerous television appearances, including on shows like Reno 911!, The Man Show, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Hollywood Off-Ramp. He has also provided regular commentary for NPR's Day to Day and All Things Considered, and hosted Discovery Channel's Some Assembly Required.

He has appeared as a spokesman for brands like Yoo-hoo, Maxwell House Coffee, and BMW. His written commentary has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post.

In his personal life, Brian Unger publicly disclosed in 2023 that he is gay and married to former child actor Nicholas Phillips. They live on a farm in Cherokee County outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

His work has earned him recognition and accolades, including being named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Entertainment by Entertainment Weekly.