Erik Stolhanske

Stolhanske was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has a multicultural background of Swedish, Norwegian, and Native American descent. He attended Colgate University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. After college, Stolhanske moved to New York City, where he studied acting at the William Esper Studio and trained under Wynn Handman at The American Place Theatre. == Career ==

Stolhanske has written, produced, and starred in all of the Broken Lizard comedies, including the upcoming Super Troopers 3. He has collaborated with notable actors such as Cloris Leachman, Monique, Michael Clarke Duncan, Brian Cox, Rob Lowe, and Bill Paxton. == Film ==

The Broken Lizard Group wrote and starred in the comedy short The Tinfoil Monkey Agenda. Their first full-length film, Puddle Cruiser (1996), premiered at the Hamptons Film Festival, winning the Grand Prize for Best Film, and later screened at Sundance, SXSW, and the London International Film Festival. == Television ==

On television, Stolhanske appeared in HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm as “Sven Johnson” in the episode The 5 Wood and in Six Feet Under in the episode In Place of Anger. He also starred in the Comedy Central special Broken Lizard Stands Up. == Keynote speaking ==

In addition to his acting career, Stolhanske travels the country delivering keynote speeches to corporations, colleges, and veterans’ groups. He shares his story of overcoming adversity, having been born without a fibula and using a prosthetic leg. He volunteers with the Disabled Veterans of America and has been featured in the exercise program P90X, surprising fans with his physical achievements. == Charitable work ==

Stolhanske is an advocate for disabled veterans, collaborating with organizations like the Wounded Warrior Project to mentor and support veterans reintegrating into civilian life. == References ==