Flula Borg

Flula Borg was born in Erlangen, Germany, on March 28, 1982. He began his performance career as a traditional Bavarian Schuhplattler dancer before transitioning into a techno DJ. His breakthrough into the American entertainment scene occurred when he unintentionally won the Scion National Hypeman Contest. Encouraged by this success, he moved to Los Angeles, California, to further his music and acting career. To gain attention in Hollywood, Borg utilized YouTube, where he shared original songs, creative remixes, and vlogs about American culture, accumulating over 750,000 subscribers and 100 million views. His viral videos, such as “Jennifer Is A Party Pooper,” led to appearances on national television programs like The Today Show and ESPN’s SportsCenter, establishing a foundation for his acting career.

Borg’s acting career expanded with roles in major productions. He gained recognition for his role as Pieter Krämer in Universal Pictures’ “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015), a role he reprised for Peacock’s “Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin.” Further transitioning into film, Borg appeared as Javelin in James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” (2021), a role for which he physically trained to embody the supervillain character. His unique vocal qualities also led him to voice acting roles in features such as Fox Pictures’ “Ferdinand” (2017), Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (2018), and Apple’s “Luck” (2022). He has also lent his voice to numerous animated series, including “Archer,” “Rugrats,” and as Comfortable Doug in Netflix’s “Centaurworld.” In television, he has appeared on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Silicon Valley,” Comedy Central’s “Workaholics,” and had a recurring role as Skip Tracer Randy in ABC’s “The Rookie” (2022-2025).

Beyond acting, Borg has also engaged in production. He executive produced and starred in “Buddymoon” (2016), an Orion Pictures film that received critical acclaim and won awards at the Slamdance Film Festival and Las Vegas Film Festival. His musical endeavors include releasing multiple singles and albums, such as the EP “I Want to Touch You” (2015) and the full-length album “Animalbum” (2016). He has also served as a DJ and opening act for Conan O’Brien’s “Team Coco Presents Conan & Friends” comedy tour. Borg continues to develop new projects, with upcoming appearances in the WWII feature “God’s Spy” (2024), Amazon’s “My Spy: The Eternal City” (2024), and various animated productions.