Colin Quinn

Actor

Colin Quinn

Born June 6, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, USA19 films

Colin Edward Quinn (born June 6, 1959) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. On television, he is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update, on MTV's 1980s game show Remote Control, where he served as the announcer/sidekick, and as host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Notable film work includes his role as Dooey in A Night at the Roxbury, Dickey Bailey in the Grown Ups films and playing Amy Schumer's father in the film Trainwreck. Comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Attell cite him as the quintessential New York comedian.

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Trainwreck posterFirst watchTrainwreck20155.8as Gordon TownsendA major role.Ever since her father drilled into her head that monogamy isn't realistic, magazine writer Amy has made promiscuity her credo.View film

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Filmography

19 films as actor
  1. TBAGrown Ups 3Dickie Bailey
  2. 202140-LoveSecurity Guard #1
  3. 2021Rehab CabinMr. Granger
  4. 2020Hubie HalloweenJanitor
  5. 2019Drunk ParentsRyan the Bum #2
  6. 2017Sandy WexlerKevin Connors
  7. 2015TrainwreckGordon Townsend
  8. 2013Grown Ups 2Dickie Bailey
  9. 2012That's My BoyStrip Club DJ
  10. 2011CheatDelivery Boy
  11. 2010Grown UpsDickie Bailey
  12. 2008HaroldReedy
  13. 2003Crooked LinesCustomer
  14. 1998A Night at the RoxburyDooley
  15. 1993Who's the Man?Frankie Flynn
  16. 1992Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & BlueMulligan
  17. 1988Married to the MobHomicide Detective
  18. 1988Crocodile Dundee IIOnlooker at Mansion
  19. 19873 Men and a BabyGift Shop Clerk