Ken Marino
Actor · Director · Since 1989
Known for
Ken Marino is an American actor, comedian and writer born in 1968 in West Islip, New York. He first gained attention as part of the sketch comedy troupe The State on MTV, which shaped his early career. He later became known for his television work, including Party Down and Childrens Hospital, alongside a steady run of comedic film roles. Marino also writes and directs, often collaborating with fellow The State alumni. His loose, self-deprecating comic style has made him a reliable presence in American film and TV comedy.
Ken Marino
Actor · Director · Since 1989
39 Movies · 73 Series
Ken Marino is an American actor, comedian and writer born in 1968 in West Islip, New York. He first gained attention as part of the sketch comedy troupe The State on MTV, which shaped his early career. He later became known for his television work, including Party Down and Childrens Hospital, alongside a steady run of comedic film roles. Marino also writes and directs, often collaborating with fellow The State alumni. His loose, self-deprecating comic style has made him a reliable presence in American film and TV comedy.
Movies
Plays Raccoon Jerry (voice)
Hoodwinked!
2005
Plays Coach Carr
Goosebumps
2015
Plays Todd - Strip Club Owner
We're the Millers
2013
Plays Sequencing Technician
Gattaca
1997
Plays Dad
The Babysitter
2017
Writer
Plays Vincent
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
2026
Plays Archie
The Babysitter: Killer Queen
2020
Plays Bruce
Candy Cane Lane
2023
Plays Doug
Masterminds
2016
Writer
Plays Jim Stansel
Role Models
2008
Plays Tommy
They Came Together
2014
Plays Victor
Wet Hot American Summer
2001
Plays Deaf Tattoo Artist
Reno 911!: Miami
2007
Plays Quail Tanner Feather
Day Ones
2026
Plays Glen Finch
The Sleepover
2020
Writer
Plays Rick
Wanderlust
2012
Plays Rick Raglow
Joe Somebody
2001
Writer
Plays Lozo
Diggers
2007
Plays Vinnie Van Lowe
Veronica Mars
2014
Writer
Plays Glenn Richie
The Ten
2007
Plays Gary Murphy
Brenda Forever
2013
Plays Harold
For a Good Time, Call...
2012
Director
Plays Carven Wagi
Dog Days
2018
Plays Josh
Old School
2003
Plays Nikki Evans
Cursed Friends
2022
Plays Frankie
The Main Event
2020
Plays Duncan
Bad Milo!
2013
Plays Jeff
Tortilla Soup
2001
Plays Gustav Warner
In a World...
2013
Plays Dr. Wealer
Struck by Lightning
2013
Plays Mr. Hanson
The Late Bloomer
2016
Plays Rick
For Worse
2026
Plays Jack Mechanic
The Baxter
2005
Plays Dr. Neil Gardner
Love For Rent
2005
Plays Edgar Cabot
Susie Searches
2023
Plays Mike Parker
Love Happens
1999
Plays Pocketeer (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
TV Shows
Director
Plays Glenn Richie
Childrens Hospital
2008
Director
Plays Mark Orlando
Burning Love
2012
Plays Streeter Peters
The Other Two
2019
Director
Plays Ron Donald
Party Down
2009
Plays Various Characters
The State
1994
Plays Flute Cop
Axe Cop
2013
Plays Larry Lehman
Black Monday
2019
Plays Jake
Marry Me
2014
Plays Steve Coprin
Men Behaving Badly
1996
Plays Vinnie Van Lowe
Veronica Mars
2004
Plays David Wilder
Dawson's Creek
1998
Plays Tony
Reaper
2007
Plays Kevin (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020
Plays Harry Hollinger
The Residence
2025
Plays Victor Pulak
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015
Plays Victor Pulak
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017
Plays Guy Young
Eastbound & Down
2009
Plays Joseph Manfredi
Marvel's Agent Carter
2015
Plays Andy
Leap of Faith
2002
Plays Gus
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
Plays Poppa Paul (voice)
The Great North
2021
Plays Jason Stentley
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Plays Snake
Long Live the Royals
2015
Plays Dracula (voice)
Monster High
2022
Plays Miles Lawton
First Years
2001
Plays Dr. Brad Turner
What I Like About You
2002
Plays Kelly
Rock Me Baby
2003
Plays Jackie Jervis
Vinyl
2016
Plays Glenn Richie
Medical Police
2020
Plays Sgt. Andrew Blake
Reno 911!
2003
Latest Trailers
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Day Ones
Full Filmography 112
Day Ones
Quail Tanner Feather
2026
President Curtis
Captain Marks (voice)
2026Season 1
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Vincent
2026
Rick and Morty
(voice)
2026Season 9
For Worse
Rick
2026
Strip Law
(voice)
2026Season 1
Solar Opposites
Kevin (voice)
2025Season 6
The Residence
Harry Hollinger · 8 episodes
2025–
High Potential
Charles Lavoie
2024Season 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ken Marino and where are they from?
Ken Marino is 57 years old, born on December 19, 1968 in West Islip, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Ken Marino?
Ken Marino is best known for roles in We're the Millers, Gattaca, Goosebumps.
How many movies has Ken Marino been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Ken Marino has appeared in 39 movies and 73 TV shows.
What was Ken Marino's first movie?
The career of Ken Marino began with The Waiting Room (1991).
What is Ken Marino's most recent movie or series?
Ken Marino's most recent release is Day Ones, which premiered on October 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Ken Marino appeared in?
On television, Ken Marino has appeared in Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, Grey's Anatomy, Family Guy.
Ken Marino
1968-12-19 · West Islip, New York, USA
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.