Brett Gelman

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1. Early training

   Brett Gelman received classical theater training at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, which he attended after graduating from Highland Park High School in Illinois.

2. Beyond film

   For many years, Gelman performed as part of the comedy rap duo "Cracked Out" with Jon Daly, who was both his frequent writing partner and collaborator.

3. 

   Behind the camera

   In 2017, Gelman co-wrote and starred in Lemon, directed by Janicza Bravo. The film made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2017.

4. 

   Getting ready for a role

   Gelman was cast in the 2024 movie McVeigh as Terry Nichols. He told United Press International that getting inside the head of that very reprehensible, very problematic guy took hard work.

5. A change of course

   Gelman became known for his role as the "Little Bit Of Luck" in the "Take 5" New York Lottery commercials, which aired from 2008 to 2011. He credited rocker Guthrie Govan as the inspiration for the character.

6. Behind the camera

   Gelman launched his own podcast, Gelmania, in 2011, and it also aired on the Earwolf network. He explained that he aimed to show the world's fears, anger and sadness through a really stupid lens.