Quick Facts
Born:
1968-12-19
Birthplace:
West Islip, New York, USA
Credits:
151 Total Roles
Ken Marino
Acting
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Biography
Ken Marino is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. He was born on December 19, 1968, in Long Island, New York, to an Italian-American family. He attended West Islip High School in West Islip, New York, and then studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute and Tisch School of the Arts at New York University in New York City.
Marino began his career as a cast member on MTV's sketch comedy series The State from 1993 to 1995. He has since starred in a number of television shows, including Party Down (2009-2010), Marry Me (2014-2015), Burning Love (2012-2013), and Childrens Hospital (2008-2016). He has also appeared in films such as Wet Hot American Summer (2001), The Ten (2007), Wanderlust (2012), and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-2021).
Marino is married to actress Erica Oyama, and they have two children together. He is a frequent collaborator with his friend and fellow actor David Wain, and they have worked together on a number of projects, including The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and Childrens Hospital.
Marino began his career as a cast member on MTV's sketch comedy series The State from 1993 to 1995. He has since starred in a number of television shows, including Party Down (2009-2010), Marry Me (2014-2015), Burning Love (2012-2013), and Childrens Hospital (2008-2016). He has also appeared in films such as Wet Hot American Summer (2001), The Ten (2007), Wanderlust (2012), and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-2021).
Marino is married to actress Erica Oyama, and they have two children together. He is a frequent collaborator with his friend and fellow actor David Wain, and they have worked together on a number of projects, including The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and Childrens Hospital.
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
Brad Ackles
The Simpsons
Dean Belichick (voice)
We're the Millers
Todd - Strip Club Owner
Gattaca
Sequencing Technician
Family Guy
Dallas Portland (voice)
Goosebumps
Coach Carr
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Jason Stentley
The Babysitter
Dad
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass MOVIE | Vincent |
| 2026 | For Worse MOVIE | Rick |
| 2026 | Strip Law TV | (voice) |
| 2025 | Long Live the State MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | The Residence TV | Harry Hollinger |
| 2024 | High Potential TV | Charles Lavoie |
| 2024 | Dinner Time Live with David Chang TV | Self |
| 2023 | Candy Cane Lane MOVIE | Bruce |
| 2023 | Susie Searches MOVIE | Edgar Cabot |
| 2023 | Royal Crackers TV | Keith (voice) |