Ira Glass, a renowned writer and producer, entered the world on March 3, 1959, in the vibrant city of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. His impressive career has been marked by his work on various notable projects, including the critically acclaimed radio program "This American Life," which premiered in 2007. Glass's creative endeavors have also extended to film, with notable credits including "Freezing People Is Easy" and "Sleepwalk with Me," released in 2012. When not honing his craft, Glass shares his life with his loving partner, Anaheed Alani, whom he married in August 2005.
Biography
Career
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2020

Scoob! as Ira Glass (voice)
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2016
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Don't Think Twice as Man on TV (uncredited)
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2014
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Veronica Mars as Ira Glass
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BoJack Horseman as Ira Glass (voice)
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2013

American Dad! as Ira Glass (voice)
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2012

Sleepwalk with Me as Wedding Photographer
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2010

The Simpsons as Ira Glass (voice)
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2008
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2024
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2023
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2021
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2019
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2017
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2015
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2012
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2007
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2002
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2014
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2012

Sleepwalk with Me as Screenplay
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This American Life Live! as Writer
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2007

This American Life as Creator, Writer