"Dave" is a neurotic-yet-lovable rapper with minimal internet fame for his song, “My Dick Sucks.” Simultaneously exasperating and inspiring to his friends, he vows to leave no stone unturned on his quest to become the next superstar.

Simultaneously exasperating and inspiring to his friends, Dave vows to leave no stone unturned on his quest to become the next superstar.

Dave Burd as Lil Dicky on FXX

Dave Burd as Lil Dicky | Dave on FX Networks

"Ally," portrayed by Taylor Misiak, is Dave's ex-girlfriend and a teacher who often languished in the shadow of his spotlight. But now that they’re both single, she and Dave find themselves awkwardly stumbling into a new dynamic.

Ally loves Dave, but isn’t quite so sure how she feels about Lil Dicky. His career ambitions are a source of tension in their relationship.

Taylor Misiak as Ally on Dave on FXX

Taylor Misiak as Ally | Dave on FX Networks

"GaTa" is Dave’s hype man, who moves fluidly — if misguidedly — through the rap world. GaTa is all about what he calls “the gander” and helps inspire Dave’s confidence.

Dave’s hype man moves fluidly — if misguidedly — through the rap world. Gata is all about what he calls “the gander” and helps inspire Dave’s confidence.

GaTa in Dave on FXX

GaTa | Dave on FX Networks

"Mike," portrayed by Andrew Santino, is Dave’s roommate, who works a brutally draining finance job and eventually becomes Dave’s manager. Somewhat abrasive and also a tad insecure, Mike is the voice of reason in Dave’s circle of friends.

Somewhat abrasive and also a tad insecure, Mike is the voice of reason in Dave’s circle of friends.

Andrew Santino as Mike | Dave on FXX

Andrew Santino as Mike | Dave on FX Networks

"Elz," portrayed by Travis Bennett, is Dave’s childhood friend from Philadelphia. Now he is in LA working as an audio engineer, but aspires to be a music producer. Elz gives Dave free studio time to record.

Elz is in LA working as an audio engineer, but aspires to be a music producer. He gives Dave free studio time to record.

Travis Bennett as Elz | Dave on FXX

Travis Bennett as Elz | Dave on FX Networks

"Emma," portrayed by Christine Ko, is Ally’s roommate and an old friend of Dave’s from the advertising world. Undeniably cool, Emma somehow knows all the people and gets into all the parties. She is a designer / director who becomes a creative partner for Dave.

Undeniably cool, Emma somehow knows all the people and gets into all the parties. She is a designer/ director who becomes a creative partner for Dave.

Christine Ko as Emma | Dave on FXX

Undeniably cool, Emma somehow knows all the people and gets into all the parties. She is a designer / director who becomes a creative partner for Dave.

Christine Ko as Emma | Dave on FX Networks

Though his schedule has been hectic, Schaffer has still found the time to regret this bio. He thinks the third person angle is bullshit and he sounds a bit full of himself.

Jeff Schaffer | Dave on FXX

Jeff Schaffer | Co-Creator, Exec. Producer | Dave on FX Networks

Patterson began his writing career as one of four writers chosen for the prestigious Walt Disney Writer’s Fellowship Program.

Saladin Patterson | Dave on FXX

Saladin K. Patterson | Executive Producer | Dave on FX Networks

Bowen is a producer and partner at Temple Hill Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based production company established in 2006.

Marty Bowen | Dave on FXX

Marty Bowen | Executive Producer | Dave on FX Networks

Over the years, Hart has become a box office heavyweight, starring in 11 films that debuted as the number one movie on opening weekend.

Kevin Hart | Dave on FXX

Kevin Hart | Executive Producer | Dave on FX Networks

Braun is the founder of SB Projects, a diversified entertainment and media company housed by Ithaca Holdings.

Scooter Braun | Dave on FXX

Scooter Braun | Executive Producer | Dave on FX Networks

Manson leads the team’s corporate development initiatives, including identifying and structuring partnerships for SB Projects.

Scott Manson | Dave on FXX

Scott Manson | Executive Producer | Dave on FX Networks

Shin spearheads all original unscripted and scripted content development and production for film, TV, digital, audio and Broadway.

James Shin | Dave on FXX

James Shin | Executive Producer | Dave on FX Networks

Hertz is a Cancer who continuously reminds himself that life isn't about the results, it’s about the journey.

Mike Hertz | Dave on FXX

Mike Hertz | Executive Producer | Dave on FX Networks

Mottola began his career as the writer and director of the independent film The Daytrippers.

Greg Mottola | Dave on FXX

Greg Mottola | Executive Producer | Dave on FX Networks

Sinclair is the creative force behind the critically acclaimed HBO series High Maintenance.

Ben Sinclair | DAVE on FXX

Ben Sinclair | Executive Producer | DAVE on FXX

Credits include It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, New Girl, A.P. Bio, as well as Inconceivable, a drama about a fertility clinic.

Dave Burd as Lil Dicky | Dave on FX Networks

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