David Foley

David Foley was born on January 4, 1963, in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. His comedic journey began when he left high school to pursue stand-up comedy. During this period, he met Kevin McDonald in an improv class, and they started performing as a comedy team. In 1984, their collaboration evolved into the formation of “The Kids in the Hall,” a prominent sketch comedy troupe. Foley made his film debut at the age of 22 in the Canadian film “High Stakes” (1986).

Foley’s career progressed significantly with “The Kids in the Hall” television series, which ran from 1988 to 1995. During this time, he developed a range of memorable characters. A key turning point in his career was joining the cast of “NewsRadio” (1995-1999) as Dave Nelson, a role specifically written for him, which further established his presence in American television. His acting work additionally spans animated features, most notably as the voice of Flik in Disney-Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” (1998).

In recent years, Foley has maintained an active presence in both comedy and acting. He rejoined “The Kids in the Hall” for their 2010 reunion project “Death Comes to Town” and the 2022 revival series. His television credits include roles in “Hot in Cleveland” (2010-2015), “The Middle” (2012-2018) as Dr. Fulton, and a significant role as Danish Graves in the fifth season of “Fargo” (2023). He has also released a stand-up special, “Relatively Well” (2013), showcasing his sustained comedic talent.