Dave Attell
Actor · Writer · Since 1989
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made Dave Attell a veteran actor whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. He appears in 'Trainwreck' too. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. Roughly 33 titles carry his name. 'Scary Movie 4' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Knifeman.
Dave Attell
Actor · Writer · Since 1989
23 Movies · 10 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made Dave Attell a veteran actor whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. He appears in 'Trainwreck' too. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. Roughly 33 titles carry his name. 'Scary Movie 4' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Knifeman.
Movies
Plays Knifeman
Scary Movie 4
2006
Plays Really Tan Dude
I Feel Pretty
2018
Plays Noam
Trainwreck
2015
Plays Cellar Comic #2
Is This Thing On?
2025
Plays Barker
Harold
2008
Plays Dave Attell
Funny People
2009
Plays GPS (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo
2010
Plays Shirley’s Father
Kinda Pregnant
2025
Plays Las Vegas Husband
The Great Buck Howard
2008
Plays Bad Cop
Caesar's Salad
1990
Plays Efram the Driver
Crazy for Love
2005
Plays Frank
Pootie Tang
2001
Plays Don
Los Enchiladas!
1999
Plays Abbot
Twisted Fortune
2007
TV Shows
Plays Self - Host
Insomniac with Dave Attell
2001
Plays Self
Comedy Underground with Dave Attell
2014
Plays Dave (voice)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Plays Dave
Everybody Loves Raymond
1996
Plays Dave Attell
Arrested Development
2003
Plays Brad Campbell
Ed
2000
Plays Scalper (voice)
Bob's Burgers
2011
Plays Kosher Food Mart Clerk
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2024
Plays Luke (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays New York City
Difficult People
2015
Latest Trailers
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Is This Thing On?
Full Filmography 33
Is This Thing On?
Cellar Comic #2
2025
Kinda Pregnant
Shirley’s Father
2025
Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns
Himself
2024
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Kosher Food Mart Clerk
2024Season 1
The Simpsons
Luke (voice)
2018Season 30
I Feel Pretty
Really Tan Dude
2018
Difficult People
New York City
2017Season 3
Bob's Burgers
Scalper (voice)
2016Season 7
Trainwreck
Noam
2015
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dave Attell and where are they from?
Dave Attell is 61 years old, born on January 18, 1965 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dave Attell?
Dave Attell is best known for roles in Scary Movie 4, Trainwreck, I Feel Pretty.
How many movies has Dave Attell been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Dave Attell has appeared in 15 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Dave Attell's first movie?
The career of Dave Attell began with Caesar's Salad (1990).
What is Dave Attell's most recent movie or series?
Dave Attell's most recent release is Is This Thing On?, which premiered on December 19, 2025.
What TV shows has Dave Attell appeared in?
On television, Dave Attell has appeared in The Simpsons, Arrested Development, Bob's Burgers, Everybody Loves Raymond.
Dave Attell
1965-01-18 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA
David Attell (born January 18, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer best known as the host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell, which earned him a cult following.