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Ken Marino

Actor

Ken Marino

Born December 19, 1968 in West Islip, New York, USA48 films

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.

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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.

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Essential films

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We're the Millers poster6.8We're the Millers2013Goosebumps poster6.3Goosebumps2015The Babysitter poster6.2The Babysitter2017Toy Story of Terror! poster7.3Toy Story of Terror!2013Role Models poster6.5Role Models2008Hoodwinked! poster6.3Hoodwinked!2005The Babysitter: Killer Queen poster6.3The Babysitter: Killer Queen2020Veronica Mars poster6.6Veronica Mars2014

Filmography

48 films as actor
  1. TBAMTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
  2. 2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassVincent
  3. 2026For WorseRick
  4. 2023Candy Cane LaneBruce
  5. 2023Susie SearchesEdgar Cabot
  6. 2023Help Me Understand
  7. 2022Cursed FriendsNikki Evans
  8. 2020The Babysitter: Killer QueenArchie
  9. 2020The SleepoverGlen Finch
  10. 2020The Main EventFrankie
  11. 2018Dog DaysCarven Wagi
  12. 2017The BabysitterDad
  13. 2016The Late BloomerMr. Hanson
  14. 2016MastermindsDoug
  15. 2015The CommentsWill
  16. 2015GoosebumpsCoach Carr
  17. 2014They Came TogetherTommy
  18. 2014Veronica MarsVinnie Van Lowe
  19. 2013Toy Story of Terror!Pocketeer (voice)
  20. 2013Bad Milo!Duncan
  21. 2013In a World...Gustav Warner
  22. 2013We're the MillersTodd - Strip Club Owner
  23. 2013Struck by LightningDr. Wealer
  24. 2013Brenda ForeverGary Murphy
  25. 2012For a Good Time, Call...Harold
  26. 2012WanderlustRick
  27. 2012American JudyDean Jennings
  28. 2011The First A.D.
  29. 2010Jeffie Was HereRoger
  30. 2008Role ModelsJim Stansel
  31. 2007The TenGlenn Richie
  32. 2007DiggersLozo
  33. 2007Reno 911!: MiamiDeaf Tattoo Artist
  34. 2006Duncan RemovedBen
  35. 2006Falling in Love with the Girl Next DoorMark Lucas
  36. 2005Hoodwinked!Raccoon Jerry (voice)
  37. 2005Love For RentDr. Neil Gardner
  38. 2005The BaxterJack Mechanic
  39. 2003Old SchoolJosh
  40. 2001Joe SomebodyRick Raglow
  41. 2001Tortilla SoupJeff
  42. 2001Wet Hot American SummerVictor
  43. 1999Rockin' Roller Coaster—Preshow
  44. 1999Love HappensMike Parker
  45. 1999Carlo's WakeAntonio Torello
  46. 1997GattacaSequencing Technician
  47. 1995The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween SpecialVarious
  48. 1991The Waiting RoomJoey