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Brett Gelman Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1976-10-06

Birthplace:
Highland Park, Illinois, USA

Credits:
104 Total Roles

Brett Gelman

Acting

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Biography

Brett Clifford Gelman is an American actor and comedian. He was born on October 6, 1976, in Highland Park, Illinois. He is best known for his roles as Murray Bauman in the Netflix series Stranger Things and Martin on the BBC series Fleabag.

Gelman began his career as a comedian in the early 2000s. He performed in numerous comedy clubs and improv theaters in New York City. In 2009, he was a writer and performer on the sketch comedy series Eagleheart. He also had a recurring role on the comedy series Another Period.

In 2016, Gelman was cast as Murray Bauman in the third season of Stranger Things. His character is a conspiracy theorist who helps the main characters investigate the supernatural events in Hawkins, Indiana. Gelman has since appeared in all four seasons of the show.

In 2016, Gelman also starred in the BBC series Fleabag. He played Martin, the boyfriend of the show's main character, Fleabag. Gelman's performance was critically acclaimed, and he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Gelman has also appeared in numerous films, including The Other Guys (2010), 30 Minutes or Less (2011), and A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011). He has also had recurring roles on the television shows Go On, Married, and Camping.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 MOVIE Self - Murray Bauman
2025 Haunted Heist MOVIE Self
2024 Lady in the Lake TV Milton
2024 McVeigh MOVIE Terry
2024 Boy Kills World MOVIE Gideon Van Der Koy
2023 Entitled TV Gabe
2023 Strays MOVIE Willy
2023 Surrounded MOVIE Mr. Fields
2022 Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile MOVIE Alistair Grumps
2022 Metal Lords MOVIE Dr. Sylvester

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