The League Cast: Where The Actors Are Now

Approximately $70 billion is the estimated economic impact of fantasy football annually, with over 8% of Americans taking part in these leagues in 2023. These competitions often pit friends, relatives, colleagues, and even strangers against each other. Each participant manages a virtual team made up of real NFL players, chosen during a draft, whose points are accumulated based on their actual game performances each week.

The game known as fantasy football was developed by Bill Winkenbach, who was a co-owner of the Oakland Raiders at that time, during the 1960s. Today, there are fantasy leagues for various major sports, including “Survivor,” and even the television show “The League,” a comedy series that premiered in 2009 on FX and FXX, which ran until 2015. This popular sitcom boasted an ensemble cast of top-tier comedians, some of whom are actually friends off-screen.

Over the past decade or so, since our beloved sitcom “The League” wrapped up its epic run with 84 episodes, I’ve been curious about what the incredible cast members have been up to. Let me share some highlights from their acting journeys, focusing primarily on their full-time roles and not delving into the fascinating lives and careers of the NFL legends like Terry Bradshaw and Marshawn Lynch, who graced our screens as well – with Marshawn even making an appearance in Season 3 of “Westworld” as a formidable character named Giggles.

Nick Kroll

It can be pointed out that Nick Kroll has kept a bustling acting schedule since his final line as Rodney Ruxin on “The League,” given his numerous roles post-series. In 2016, he voiced Douche in “Sausage Party” and Professor Poopypants in the first “Captain Underpants” film. That same year also marked the debut of his animated Netflix series, “Big Mouth.” Kroll lends his voice to several key characters on this show, including hormone monster Rick and Coach Steve. The show continues to thrive with eight seasons under its belt, and the 2021 premiere episode “The New Me” even won an Emmy for best animated program; it was one of four accolades for the series that year.

In the course of that show’s run, I had the pleasure of lending my voice to animated characters in two episodes of “Bob’s Burgers” and in the full-length movie, “The Bob’s Burgers Movie.” I took on roles including Judas Iscariot and a couple more in the 2023 miniseries “History of the World Part II,” sharing the screen with my comedy hero, Mel Brooks. You might have heard me in 20 episodes of the series “Human Resources,” a comedy about office life inspired by the monster characters from “Big Mouth.” In 2024, I made an appearance in a single episode of the movie industry satire “The Franchise” and played Ted in the Dwayne Johnson Christmas movie, “Red One.” Aside from acting, I’m still active as a stand-up comedian, producing and starring in my 2022 special, “Nick Kroll: Little Big Boy.

Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer, an actor known for his work on “The League,” now creates art by highlighting filmmaking flaws. He manages both a bustling acting career and hosting duties for the popular podcast “How Did This Get Made?” With 84 episodes of “The League” under his belt, Scheer quickly secured a significant role as Mitch in “Fresh off the Boat.” After the series ended, he also starred as Keith in the Wall Street black comedy “Black Monday,” appearing in 30 episodes from 2019 to 2021. Similarly to Nick Kroll, Scheer has been involved in writing, producing, and directing; however, the rumored “Galaxy Quest” sequel series he was set to lead has yet to materialize despite ongoing speculation.

Apart from writing, Dan Scheer also took the role of executive producer for the 2019 Adult Swim short titled “A Message From the Future,” which was a satirical infomercial set in a post-apocalyptic America, promoting potential candidates for the position of Top Worlder Chieftain. In 2023, he produced “The Give Back-ular Spectacular,” a charity event that raised funds for film and TV crew members affected by strikes. This event featured Bryan Cranston, Halle Berry, Jeremy Allen White, and his wife, June Diane Raphael, who co-hosts “HDTGM” with him. June Diane Raphael has previously appeared in two episodes of “The League” as Pam and later played Brianna on “Grace and Frankie.

Stephen Rannazzisi

As a devoted fan, I’d like to share that Stephen Rannazzisi, much like other actors, leveraged his background as a stand-up comedian in his role as league commissioner Kevin on “The League,” appearing in all 84 episodes. However, since then, he’s gained notoriety for something other than his acting skills. You see, Rannazzisi found himself embroiled in a massive lie.

In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, Rannazzisi moved from New York to Los Angeles. Subsequently, he began spinning tales that painted him as a central figure in the tragedy. The truth, though, was quite different. At the time of the attacks, Rannazzisi was actually at work elsewhere in midtown Manhattan, far from the scene.

Instead, he concocted a heart-wrenching yet entirely fabricated story about miraculously escaping from the 54th floor of the South Tower mere moments before it collapsed. This tale became an integral part of his stand-up routine and identity in Southern California. He even narrated a detailed account of this false narrative on a 2009 episode of “WTF with Marc Maron.

Rannazzisi openly confessed to a lie he told in 2015, admitting that he was not at the Trade Center on that day. He apologized for his actions on a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) and The Hollywood Reporter. This admission led advertisers and studios to reconsider their partnership with him, resulting in minimal acting roles since then, despite occasional appearances on “New Girl,” “Room 104,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm. In 2019, he voiced the character Ball in the nine-episode animated golf comedy “Ball and Tee,” which was essentially a long commercial for Callaway brand clubs and balls.

Katie Aselton

On 82 episodes of “The League”, Katie Aselton played Jenny, a character who was part of the show’s fantasy football league and was often seen as one of the guys. Notably, her character was married to Steve Rannazzisi’s Kevin. After “The League” ended, she appeared in recurring roles on “Togetherness” and “Casual”, and lent her voice to three distinct characters in the animated series “Animals”.

In 2021, Aselton starred in the movie “Silk Road” and was featured in four episodes of “The Morning Show.” She also made guest appearances on shows like “New Girl,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Room 104,” and “Veep,” following the end of “The League.” As of 2025, she has acted in two episodes of “Government Cheese” on Apple TV+ alongside David Ayelowo and Simone Missick. In her recent work, she often shares the screen with her real-life partner, who is the following actor.

Mark Duplass

Mark Duplass is the actor who portrayed Pete Eckhart in “The League,” appearing in all 84 episodes. Along with his brother Jay, he’s a successful filmmaker, known for their breakthrough film “The Puffy Chair” in 2005. Since “The League” concluded in 2015, Mark has kept busy as an actor, producer, writer, and director. He starred in a 22-episode stint as Brendan on “The Mindy Project” until 2017, followed by a nine-episode role on “Goliath” as Tom Wyatt the following year.

As a fervent admirer, I can’t help but share my awe for Mark Duplass’ diverse talent portfolio. He lends his voice to characters like Pretzel in “Pretzel and the Puppies,” Val in “Big Mouth,” and Chip Black across 30 episodes of “The Morning Show.” His exceptional performances earned him Emmy nominations for best supporting actor in 2020 and 2024.

However, it was his role as an executive producer that truly shone when he won an Emmy in 2018 for the Netflix documentary “Wild Wild Country,” which clinched the award for best documentary/nonfiction series.

Duplass also showcases his creative prowess by creating and starring in the limited horror series “The Creep Tapes” and writing for the comedy showcase “This Is Not Happening.” Hosted by Ari Shaffir and Roy Wood, this comedic platform is a testament to his versatility.

When he’s not acting, directing, writing, or producing, Mark Duplass fronts the indie rock band Volcano, I’m So Excited! as their guitarist and lead vocalist. Simply put, he’s a multitalented artist who consistently pushes boundaries and delights us with his work.

Jonathan Lajoie

Jonathan Lajoie frequently appeared on “The League” as Kevin’s laid-back brother Taco, a role that showcased his acting talent as well as his musical skills under the band name Wolfie’s Just Fine. On their YouTube channel, he described himself as the band, admitting to writing songs for TV and movies, previously portraying Taco, and creating humorous internet videos in the past. Most of his time, however, is spent doing nothing. Much of Lajoie’s music mirrors his unique sense of humor, with tracks like “Jon Lajoie: Started as a Baby,” “WTF Collective,” and “Everyday Normal Guy.

Lajoie has been involved in various visual entertainment projects. He acted in the black comedy “Moments of Clarity” (2016), the fantasy drama “Wish Upon a Unicorn” (2020), and made a guest appearance on “Shotgun” in 2017. Apart from that, he has contributed music to numerous other productions like “The Afterparty” and “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.” Additionally, he co-produced the unique film “OJ: The Musical,” a 2013 production that combined elements of community theater, Shakespeare, and the well-known celebrity murder suspect from the 1990s. Yes, it’s authentic; you can even watch it on Amazon Prime.

Jason Mantzoukas

Jason Mantzoukas, known for his distinctive face, boisterous voice, and untamed head full of curly dark hair, has been a familiar sight since his debut on “The League” as Rafi, brother-in-law to Rodney Ruxin. His career is marked by portraying eccentric characters who dwell on society’s fringes; Rafi’s complex character development included numerous shootings and even a lobotomy. After “The League,” Mantzoukas continued his acting journey, landing roles in “Transparent” that outlived his time on “The League.” He later made an appearance on “The Good Place” as Derek, the fictional boyfriend of robot Janet (D’Arcy Carden). In addition, he played Adrian Pimento over 11 episodes of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and featured in “The Disaster Artist,” following his time on “The League.

In 2018, Mantzoukas appeared in the offbeat comedy “The Long Dumb Road” and took on a role in “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” the following year. He’s since found himself especially occupied as a voice actor, utilizing his distinct Boston-inflected growl for characters across shows like “Robot Chicken,” “American Dad,” “The Simpsons,” and “Big Mouth.” Alongside Paul Scheer and June Diane Rafael, he also hosts “How Did This Get Made?”, a show that started scrutinizing the movie business back in 2010.

Alina Foley

At six years old, Alina Foley made her debut in the pilot of “The League,” playing Kevin and Jenny’s quick-witted daughter Ellie. Following a 29-episode stint on “Days of Our Lives,” she surpassed that number by one during her tenure on “The League.” In addition to these roles, Foley starred in the film “The Spy Next Door” alongside Jackie Chan, Amber Valletta, and Billy Ray Cyrus (2010), and the romantic comedy “It’s Not You, It’s Me” (2013). Her parents are Dave Foley, a star from “Kids in the Hall,” and Crissy Guerrero, who has featured in numerous Hallmark Christmas special movies and lent her voice to nine episodes of “Big Mouth.

In 2017, Alina Foley made an appearance on the TV version of “School of Rock” and was featured in two episodes each of “Suspense” and “Speechless.” Similar to her mom and a few other actors from “The League,” Foley has also done voice acting work. In 2018, she provided the voice for a nine-year-old girl on “Rise of the Ninja Turtles,” even though she was 15 at the time. From 2015 to 2020, she voiced one of the main characters, Leah, in the animated series “Shimmer and Shine.” Additionally, Foley worked on the short film “Denial” in 2017, serving as writer, director, and cinematographer.

Janina Gavankar

Janina Gavankar, who hails from Illinois, had already established a strong television background before she was chosen to play Shivakamini “Shiva” Somakandarkram, an acquaintance of the main characters in “The League,” for whom they named their fantasy league’s trophy. Gavankar has ties to Bollywood cinema through her great-uncle Mangesh Desai, who had a lengthy career recording sound for Indian films. Her father Pete relocated the family to the U.S. in the 1970s and produced Jose Flores’ album “Pantera” in 1982.

Janina made appearances in just 10 episodes of “The League” during its run, but she utilized this free time to act in 25 episodes of “True Blood” as Luna Garza and 38 episodes as Meredith on “The Mysteries of Laura.” Both these shows ran alongside “The League,” and her schedule became quite busy when the latter ended. In 2017, she took on the role of Diana Thomas in “Sleepy Hollow,” appeared in a short film titled “Norman Pinsky Come Home,” and provided voice acting for the video games “Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds” and “Star Wars: Battlefront II.” Her TV career resumed with significant roles on “The Morning Show” and “Big Sky” during the late 2010s and early 2020s. She also lent her voice to three characters in the animated series “The Mighty Ones” between 2020 and 2022. This talented actress, who has a background in classical piano, voice, and orchestral music, wrote, directed, and starred in the film “Stucco,” which won two jury awards at the 2020 South by Southwest festival.

Leslie Bibb

Leslie Bibb’s acting journey started back in 1996, gracing shows like “Pacific Blue” and “Home Improvement.” Her popularity skyrocketed when she joined the cast of “The League,” playing Pete’s wife Meegan. In the initial episode, exasperated by his football-fantasy fixation, she files for divorce, making appearances in just seven episodes throughout Seasons 1, 2, and 7. Later, Bibb moved on to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s mock news show “WHIH News Front,” reprising her roles from “Iron Man” and “Iron Man 2” as Christine Everhart.

During the late 2010s, she frequently appeared on shows like “Nobodies,” “American Housewife,” and even made a brief appearance as Buttercup in the miniseries of “The Princess Bride” in 2020. With COVID-19 restrictions, the series were filmed at home by actors, but Bibb resumed her work once TV and film sets reopened. In 2024, she acted alongside Kristen Wiig and Ricky Martin in the drama “Palm Royale,” set in the 1960s, and portrayed Kate Bohr, an Austin resident, in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.

Rob Riggle

Rob Riggle spent 23 years in the Marine Corps, serving in Afghanistan and Eastern Europe, before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2013. This military background opened doors for him to act in five episodes of “The League” (as Bethesda), on “Drunk History” (portraying Teddy Roosevelt and J. Edgar Hoover), and later in a four-episode arc on “Angie Tribeca.” He also starred in the comedy “Rob Riggle’s Ski Master Academy” during the latter part of the 2010s. In 2019, he made guest appearances on both “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Schooled,” and voiced Sgt. Adderall in a single episode of “Big Mouth.

From 2013 to 2019, he appeared for eight episodes on “Modern Family,” playing a real estate agent who rivalred Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell). During this time, he also provided voice acting for the character Doug Clancy on the animated series “Fancy Nancy.” This former host of “The Daily Show” and husband of Samantha Bee has been involved in production work as well, writing and executive producing shows such as “Rob Riggle Global Investigator” and “First Responders in Crisis.” Additionally, he is credited for his performances on songs from the 2012 film “The Lorax” and the 2015 stop-motion animation film “Hell and Back.” In the latter movie, he voiced the character Curt, joining Mila Kunis, Bob Odenkirk, Susan Sarandon, and Nick Swardson in the cast.

Ike Barinholtz

Ike Barinholtz had already gained recognition as a comedic actor when he landed the role of Pete’s former high school bully Frank ‘The Body’ Giabatti, brother of Pete’s old crush Gina (played by Brooklyn Decker), on “The League.” Prior to this, he was well-known for his roles in shows such as “The Mindy Project” and “Eastbound and Down.” During the same period, Barinholtz made four appearances on “The League,” while also working on a 30-episode run on “The Awesomes” and a long stint of over 100 episodes on “Mad TV” between 2002 and 2016. In the following year, he played himself in “The Disaster Artist,” and in 2018, he appeared on “The Twilight Zone” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

In a 2019 live adaptation, Barinholtz portrayed Michael “Meathead” Stivic, a role previously held by Rob Reiner in the original “All in the Family” series. Since then, you may recognize him from his appearances in films like “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” starring Nicholas Cage, as Jeb Magruder in the Watergate miniseries “White House Plumbers,” or more recently as Sal Saperstein on Apple TV+’s “The Studio.” Additionally, Barinholtz played various characters over 34 episodes of “Bless the Harts” between 2019 and 2021.

2025-07-27 21:32