Edward Parker Helms is an American actor and comedian born in Atlanta, Georgia. From 2002 to 2006, he worked as a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, where he gained early recognition in comedy. Helms is best known for his role as paper salesman Andy Bernard on the NBC sitcom The Office, which ran from 2006 to 2013. He also starred as Stuart "Stu" Price in The Hangover trilogy, becoming widely recognized for the film series. More recently, Helms starred in and co-wrote the comedy series Rutherford Falls, which aired in 2021 and 2022, demonstrating his involvement in creative development beyond acting.