Ron Funches is an American comedian, actor, and writer. Born on March 12, 1983, in California, Funches began his comedy career in Portland, Oregon. He is well-known for his appearances on television shows such as Undateable, where he played Shelly, and for his voice work in animated series like Trolls: The Beat Goes On! and Bob's Burgers. Funches has also made memorable appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Conan. In addition to his acting and stand-up, Funches hosts the popular podcast Gettin’ Better with Ron Funches, where he discusses self-improvement and positivity.