John DeJarnette Pemberton (born June 1, 1981) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Alangulon ("Alan") on the Fox sitcom Son of Zorn, Thaddeus in the Prime Video drama series Fallout, Peanut in the Disney XD series Pickle and Peanut.
Life and career Pemberton was born on June 1, 1981 in Rochester, Minnesota. He was named after his great-grandfather. His father John, his grandfather and great-grandfather were all Mayo Clinic-trained surgeons. His mother, Elise, is a former nurse who became a stay-at-home mom. Pemberton has a younger brother and two younger sisters. He is of Welsh descent.
Pemberton grew up in Rochester, attending Bamber Valley Elementary School, Folwell Elementary School, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, and Lourdes High School. As a child, Pemberton was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, which stunted his growth. He went into remission around age 20. Because the illness left him looking young, he was able to play roles much younger than his age.
After high school, Pemberton went on to Florida State University, graduating in 2003. He worked at a record store for a few months in Tallahassee before moving back to Rochester. In January 2005, he moved to Los Angeles after getting a viral marketing position at Fox Broadcasting. He worked his way up to better roles such as web production and did online interviews with Fox personalities. He also started doing stand-up comedy and taking classes at Upright Citizens Brigade.
After more than two years at Fox, Pemberton was laid off. He got a job as a once-a-week DJ at a bar and worked on comedic videos and an Internet series. He booked small roles on the Starz series Hollywood Residential and commercials for Honda, Best Buy and Gillette.
Pemberton was the host of an audio podcast called Live to Tape on Starburns Audio (formerly the Feral Audio Network).
Personal life Pemberton is married to Britt Pemberton.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2009 In the Loop A.J. Brown 2011 Let Go Preppy Kid 2012 Dream World Richard 21 Jump Street Delroy The Watch Skater Kid This Is 40 Room Service Waiter (Kelly) 2014 22 Jump Street Delroy Jason Nash Is Married Desk Guy 2015 Band of Robbers Tommy Barnes Ant-Man Ice Cream Store Customer 2016 The 4th Scotty Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising Frat President 2017 The Night Is Young Darren 2018 Action Point ZiffelLiving Room CoffinPeter2019HeadlockScottyTone-DeafUriah2021King KnightDesmond2022UnpluggingTimWeird: The Al Yankovic StoryJohnny Barf2024Future DateDallas2025MermaidDoug
Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Craig 2 episodes 2013 Bob's Burgers Dr. Eigerman (voice) Episode: "The Kids Run the Restaurant" New Girl Prom Date Episode: "Virgins" Adventure Time Braco (voice) Episode: "The Suitor" Perception Imaginary Fanboy Episode: "Alienation" Family Tools Mason Baumgardner Main role 2013–2015 Kroll Show Johnny / Cameron / Kevin Recurring role 2015 Community Assistant Episode: "Queer Studies and Advanced Waxing" Review Tim Episode: "Curing Homosexuality, Mile High Club" Fresh Off the Boat Clark Episode: "Shaquille O'Neal Motors" 2015–2018 Pickle and Peanut Peanut (voice) Main role 2015–2021 Superstore Bo Thompson Recurring role 2016–2017 Son of Zorn Alangulon ("Alan") Bennett Main role 2017 You're the Worst Max Recurring role, season 4 2018 I Feel Bad Griff Main role 2019 Just Roll with It Lil Pouty 3 episodes Drinks of My Life Himself Episode:"Johnny Pemberton" 2020 The Midnight Gospel Cornelius / Fred / Steve / Billix French Jr. / President's Aid Episodes: "Blinded By My End", "Taste of the King" Corporate Donovan Episode: "Pickles 4 Breakfast" 2021–2022 Middlemost Post Ryan Recurring role 2021 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Travis Hillsdale Episode: "One More Tale of Two Victims" 2024–present Fallout Thaddeus Recurring role2025Bad ThoughtsBarryEpisode: "Health" 2025 StuGo Peanut (voice) Episode: "Alpha Betta Chip" 2025 The Lowdown Berta 4 episodes2025It's Florida, ManJaredEpisode: "Speedy"
Web Year Title Role Notes 2009–2010 Gigabots Phoenix Stryker Main role 2011 Aim High Marcus Anderson Main role 2013 Poundhouse Johnny Recurring role
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External links
Twisting the Wind (archived podcast)