Freaks and Geeks
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While even first-rate fans may not think performing artist like Matt Czuchry inFreaks and Geeks , many famed actors played minor roles in the cult teen comedy show . Freaks and Geekswas the shortlived NBC television set series created by Paul Feig and Judd Apatowabout the students at William McKinley High School . Only one 18 - episode season bare thanks to scheduling problems and conflicts between NBC and the creators , but over the yearsFreaks and Geekshas benefit a furor follow and is now even often called one ofthe best sitcoms of all time .
curious , irreverent , and so relatable it can be sore , Freaks and Geeksmanages to skewer and spat the uncertain and unfair fourth dimension of lifethat is high school . Whilethe primary form ofFreaks and Geekshas magnificently move on to jumbo successes , the bit role player in the show are also some of the dear actors and comedians working today . There were so many cameo and guest appearance that they can get misplace in the show ’s 18 episodes . However , these characters are deserving remembering if only for blot successful stars before they became notable .
Each Freaks and Geeks character has their own Enneagram type , from Lindsay and her gang to Sam and his admirer .
Matt Czuchry (Lincoln High Student)
A Student From William McKinley’s Rival School
Matt Czuchy seem inFreaks and Geeksepisode 9 , " We ’ve Got Spirit"as a student from William McKinley ’s rival shoal , Lincoln High School . Though Czuchry ’s role is nameless , he takes part in a fight with the " freaks " . Czuchry had a few celluloid role , but his major carrying out came in late television shows . He had multiple Centennial State - star roles in series likeGilmore Girlsas Logan Huntzberger , The Good Wifeas Cary Agos , The Residentas Conrad Hawkins , andAmerican Horror Story : Delicateas Dexter Harding .
Alexandra Breckenridge (Shelly Weaver)
A Mathlete At William McKinley High School
Shelly Weaver is a scholarly person on the Mathlete team inFreaks and Geeks . Lindsay Weir ( Linda Cardellini ) seems to have little to no regard for her despite being on the team . Shelley is played by Alexandra Breckenridge in episode 11 , " Looks and Book " when Lindsay eventually decide to go forth the Mathletes . Breckenridge is a fertile television actor who has the recurring theatrical role of Jessie Anderson inThe walk Deadand Sophie inThis Is Us . She also stars inVirgin Riveras the series protagonist , Melinda " Mel " Monroe .
Kevin Corrigan (Toby)
Millie’s Delinquent Cousin
Kevin Corrigan come along in sequence 7 , " Carded and Discarded " as Toby , Millie ’s ( Sarah Hagan ) troublemaking cousin . Millie is a heartfelt Christian and reject to smoke or drink and concern when Lindsay starts fall out with the " freak " . Her cousin-german Toby is the total diametrical and more than happy to partake . Corrigan has had an interesting career come along in small , but notable roles in films likeGoodfellasas Michael Hill , Unstoppableas Scott Werner , and reunite with theFreaks and Geekscrew inPineapple Expressas Budlofsky andThe King of Staten Islandas Joe .
Rashida Jones (Karen Scarfolli)
Kim Kelly’s Former Best Friend
Rashida Jones appears inFreaks and Geeksepisode 4 , " Kim Kelly Is My Friend " as Karen Scarfolli . Karen was played by Stacy Hogue in the archetype but Jones guide over the use in this instalment . Karen and Kim have a falling out when Kim finds her in a compromising positioning with Kim ’s on - again , off - again swain , lead to a nigh hit - and - run and footlocker graffiti . Jones is best known for her use as Ann Perkins inParks and Recand Karen Filippelli inThe Office , but she also has memorable picture show performances inThe Social Networkas Marylin Delpy andI Love You , Manas Zooey .
David Krumholtz (Barry Schweiber)
Neil Schweiber’s Older Brother
Barry Schweiber , played by David Krumholtz , appears in instalment 15 , " Noshing and Moshing " , where he returns from college . A former geek himself , Barry easily defends his younger brother and his " geek " friend by taunting their usual roughneck . Later in that episode , he kisses Lindsay , something Neil always wanted to do . It ’s a promising installment for Neil , showing , through his sidekick , that he can grow up to be someone substantial .
Krumholtz has frequently reunify with theFreaks and Geekscast , inI Love You , Manas one of Sydney ’s ( Jason Segel ) friends andSuperbadas Benji Austin . He has also frequently collaborated with the Coen Brothers , appearing as a poker player inThe Ballad of Buster Scruggsand a Communist screenwriter inHail , Ceasar!Krumholtz also limn the historical human body Isidor Isaac Rabi in Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimer .
Shia LaBeouf (Herbert)
The William McKinley High School Mascot
Shia LaBeouf appeared onFreak and Geeksin sequence 9 , " We ’ve Got Spirit " as Herbert , the schoolhouse ’s mascot . When Herbert fall and break his weapon , Sam Weir ( John Francis Daley ) takes his place , leading Herbert to encourage Sam to take more risk of exposure and be more confident . LaBeouf ’s appearance here coincided with his first time of year in the Disney video seriesEven Stevensas Louis . Film office postdate and LaBeouf starred in the first threeTransformersmovies as Sam Witwicky , Indian Jones 4as Henry " Mutt Williams " Jones III , andHoney Boyas James Lort .
Leslie Mann (Miss Foote)
A Social Studies Teacher At William McKinley High School
In addition to being an fabulously talented thespian , Leslie Mann is also Judd Apatow ’s wife , and she has appeared in a figure of his projects , includingFreaks and Geeks . Mann plays Miss Foote , in episode 13 , " Chokin ' and Tokin ' " . Miss Foote teaches Bill Haverchuck ’s ( Martin Starr ) class and unknowingly gets Bill to tell a chronicle about a traumatic monkey nut allergy narration . When Miss Foote embarrasses Bill in front of the class with an ill - apprise attempt to joke with him , she has to apologize and reminds him that just because Bill thinks he is a flake , does n’t signify he is one .
Of Apatow ’s movies , Mann has appeared inThe 40 - Year - Old Virginas Nicky , Knocked UpandThis Is 40as Debbie , andThe Bubbleas Lauren Van Chance . She also appears inBlockersas Lisa Decker andGeorge of the Jungleas Ursula Stanhope .
Jason Schwartzman (Howie Gelfand)
A Student Who Deals Fake IDs
InFreaks and Geeksepisode 7 , " Carded and Discarded " , Jason Schwartzman seem as Howie Gelfand , a student who lay down phoney IDs . The freaks ask him to get them all IDs , but when the ace he provides have Vietnamese people on them , they involve their money back , which Howie reluctantly yield .
Schwartzman is a prolific cinema and goggle box actor . His most noteworthy TV cite includeFargoseason 4 as Josto Fadda andBored to Deathas Jonathan Ames . In movies , Schwartzman ofttimes collaborates with Wes Anderson , appearing inFantastic Mr. Foxas Ash , Moonrise Kingdomas Cousin Ben , Rushmoreas Max Fischer , The Darjeeling Limitedas Jack Whitman , andAsteroid Cityas Augie Steenbeck / Jones Hall . He also plays Mark Taylor Jackson inFunny People , Johnathan Ohnn / The Spot inSpider - Man : Across the Spider - Verse , and Gideon inScott Pilgrim vs. the World .
Ann Dowd (Cookie Kelly)
Kim And Chip Kelly’s mother
Ann Dowd appears as Cookie Kelly in two episodes ofFreaks and Geeks . Cookie is Kim ’s overbearing female parent who exact she hang out with students who are good influence ( aka " rich " ) . When Kim lie about Lindsay ’s status to Cookie , they mess up up at each other , nearly resulting in Kim depart domicile . Dowd has realize four Emmy nominations for her workinThe Leftoversas Patti Levin andThe Handmaid ’s Taleas Aunt Lydia Clements , winning for the latter . Her most notable film role come inHereditaryas Joan , a mystic friend of the family .
Ben Stiller (Agent Meara)
A Secret Service Agent For Vice President George H. W. Bush
Agent Meara appear briefly inFreaks and Geeksepisode 17 , " The minuscule Things " , as a Secret Service agentive role for the visiting Vice President Bush . ThoughBen Stiller fag out black sunglasses in this cameo , he ’s still recognizable as the world-weary and over - it agent . Stiller has appeared in numerous television shows and picture show and has even guide some , likeZoolander , Tropic Thunder , andThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty .
Stiller ’s most notable performing roles in film descend in theNight at the Museumfranchise as Lawrence " Larry " Daley , Zoolanderas Derek Zoolander , The Royal Tenenbaumsas Chas Tenenbaum , andMeet the Parentsas Gaylord Focker . On goggle box , Stiller play Tony Wonder inArrested Developmentand himself in an arc ofCurb Your Enthusiasm.
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Judd Apatow ’s Freaks and Geeks is a comedy - drama series centre around several now - popular stars in their first - ever appearances as friendless teenagers deal with the " uproarious iniquity of teen liveliness . " The ally groups are split up into " freaks " and " geek , " each with their own quirks that resonate with teens today as they taste to regain their place in the socially complex world of high school .
Judd Apatow’s Freaks and Geeks is a comedy-drama series centered around several now-popular stars in their first-ever appearances as outcast teenagers dealing with the “hilarious unfairness of teen life.” The friend groups are split into “freaks” and “geeks,” each with their own quirks that resonate with teens today as they try to find their place in the socially complex world of high school.
