Jim Rash

Jim Rash

1971-07-15 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA 42 Credits

Biography

James Rash (born July 15, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He played Dean Craig Pelton on the NBC sitcom Community (2009–2015), for which he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2012. He co-wrote The Descendants (2011) alongside Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon, for which they received the Academy Award, Independent Spirit Award and Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. They we...

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Fly Me to the Moon

Fly Me to the Moon

2024

as Lance Vespertine

6.8
Acting

Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Dav...

Bros

Bros

2022

as Robert

6.7
Acting

Two emotionally unavailable men attempt a relationship.

Out of Office

Out of Office

2022

as Edward

6.1
Acting

A young woman discovers that keeping her job is related to helping her boss maintain his rapidly failing marriage.

Home Sweet Home Alone

Home Sweet Home Alone

2021

as Bell Choir Leader

4.9
Acting

After being left at home by himself for the holidays, 10-year-old Max Mercer must work to defend his home from a married couple who tries to steal bac...

Long Weekend

Long Weekend

2021

as Larry

7.1
Acting

Bart's chance encounter with the enigmatic Vienna leads to a whirlwind weekend together. The two fall fast and hard, but both carry secrets that could...

Community Table Read

Community Table Read

2020

as Dean Pelton

5.4
Acting

Dan Harmon and the cast of Community (plus Pedro Pascal) do a table read of season 5 episode 4 "Cooperative Polygraphy" over a zoom call while quarant...

Community Table Read

Community Table Read

2020

Director

5.4
Directing

Dan Harmon and the cast of Community (plus Pedro Pascal) do a table read of season 5 episode 4 "Cooperative Polygraphy" over a zoom call while quarant...

Lazy Susan

Lazy Susan

2020

as Phil

4.5
Acting

Susan has always been the self-centered oddball in her family who lazily skated through life with their begrudging support until one day she wakes up ...

Downhill

Downhill

2020

Director, Screenplay

5.3
Directing Writing

Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their...

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

2019

as Prince Average (voice)

7.7
Acting

Princes who have been turned into Dwarfs seek the red shoes of a lady in order to break the spell, although it will not be easy.

Thoroughbreds

Thoroughbreds

2018

Producer

6.4
Producing

Lily and Amanda, two high school students living in suburban Connecticut, rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of drifting apart. Together, ...

Bernard and Huey

Bernard and Huey

2018

as Bernard

4.8
Acting

Two old friends reunite, which causes complications.

Cook-Off!

Cook-Off!

2017

as Beauregard St. Pompadeux

5.1
Acting

Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.

Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War

2016

as M.I.T. Liaison

7.4
Acting

Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarize...

Six Seasons and a Finale

2016

as Self

Acting

The cast and crew of Community reflect on creating the final season of the show.

Six Seasons and a Finale

2016

Thanks

The cast and crew of Community reflect on creating the final season of the show.

Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run

Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run

2015

as Cecil the Turtle

5.7
Acting

Lola Bunny invents a perfume with the adverse effect of turning people invisible, sending her and cab driver Bugs Bunny on the run from the FBI, while...

Yellowbird

Yellowbird

2014

as Karl (voice)

5.1
Acting

Yellowbird lives in the ruins of an old house. He lacks the confidence to leave his home, no matter how much Bug, his labybird friend, tries to convin...

Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep

2014

as Self

Acting

The writer's room during the production of the fifth season of Community struggles with time while the show is being filmed. This behind the scenes do...

Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep

2014

Thanks

The writer's room during the production of the fifth season of Community struggles with time while the show is being filmed. This behind the scenes do...

Harmontown

Harmontown

2014

as Self

6.6
Acting

A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.

The Way Way Back

The Way Way Back

2013

as Lewis

7.1
Acting

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting i...

The Way Way Back

The Way Way Back

2013

Director, Writer, Executive Producer

7.1
Directing Writing Producing

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting i...

The Descendants

The Descendants

2011

Screenplay

6.8
Writing

With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to co...

Love and Distrust

Love and Distrust

2010

as Accountant (segment "Auto Motives")

3.8
Acting

This collection of five short films artfully portrays desire's ability to both empower and destroy those who encounter it.

The Slammin' Salmon

The Slammin' Salmon

2009

as Disgusted Businessman

5.8
Acting

The brutal former heavyweight boxing champion Cleon "Slammin'" Salmon (Duncan), now owner of a Miami restaurant, institutes a competition to see which...

The Onion Movie

The Onion Movie

2008

as Bryce's Manager

6.1
Acting

Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation...

Smiley Face

Smiley Face

2007

as Casting Assistant

6.0
Acting

Jane, a struggling but perpetually stoned actress, has a busy day ahead. She has several important tasks on her list, including buying more marijuana....

Balls of Fury

Balls of Fury

2007

as Techie

5.2
Acting

Randy Daytona was a child ping pong prodigy who lost his chance at Olympic gold when his father is murdered by the mysterious Feng over a gambling deb...

The Nines

The Nines

2007

as Game Night Guest

6.0
Acting

A troubled actor, a television show runner, and an acclaimed videogame designer find their lives intertwining in mysterious and unsettling ways.

Sky High

Sky High

2005

as Mr. Grayson / Stitches

6.2
Acting

Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balan...

Partner(s)

Partner(s)

2005

as Katherine's Secretary

6.2
Acting

An enterprising lawyer, acting on a report that a female colleague is up to make partner, plays up the established rumor that he's gay in order to bet...

S1m0ne

S1m0ne

2002

as Studio Executive #2

6.0
Acting

The career of a disillusioned producer, who is desperate for a hit, is endangered when his star walks off the film set. Forced to think fast, the prod...

One Hour Photo

One Hour Photo

2002

as Amateur Porn Guy

6.7
Acting

Sy "the photo guy" Parrish has lovingly developed photos for the Yorkin family since their son was a baby. But as the Yorkins' lives become fuller, Sy...

Minority Report

Minority Report

2002

as Technician

7.3
Acting

John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the ...

Slackers

Slackers

2002

as Head T.A. Philip

5.2
Acting

Dave, Sam and Jeff are about to graduate from Holden University with honors in lying, cheating and scheming. The three roommates have proudly scammed ...

Untitled Community Movie

Untitled Community Movie

N/A

as Dean Pelton

Acting

The long-awaited movie sequel to the cult classic TV Show Community.

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills

N/A

as Lloyd Kramer

Acting

Back in the 80s, when Michael Ausiello was a closeted gay teen living in small-town New Jersey, he penned 517 episodes of a daytime soap opera, titled...

Horrified

N/A

Acting

A down-on-her-luck scream queen returns to the horror convention circuit for fast cash, only to find the pig-masked killer from her old franchise weap...

Miss You, Love You

N/A

Director

Directing

With her husband's funeral to plan and grieving to be done, a woman reaches out to her estranged son. He refuses to come home, choosing instead to sen...

The Heart

N/A

Director

Directing

A couple who, while desperate for cash, agree to take the job of delivering a human heart from New York to Florida in 24 hours. When they realize that...

Team Hoyt

N/A

Director

Directing

Based on the incredible true story of Dick Hoyt, who turned himself into a triathlete and marathoner so he could lug with him son Rick—a non-verbal qu...