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United States Colin Quinn is a veteran stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, recognized for his extensive work in television and film, including roles on "Saturday Night Live" and his critically acclaimed one-man shows.
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Colin Quinn was born on June 6, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York. He began his career in stand-up comedy in 1984, establishing himself in the New York comedy scene. His early breakthrough came in 1987 as the sidekick announcer for MTV’s game show “Remote Control,” which ran for five seasons. In 1989, he hosted “Caroline’s Comedy Hour” on A&E and co-wrote and produced the film “Celtic Pride” in 1996, starring Damon Wayans and Dan Aykroyd. Quinn’s writing credits also include “In Living Color.” These early experiences laid the groundwork for his extensive career as a comedian, actor, and writer in various media.
Quinn’s career progressed significantly with his tenure on “Saturday Night Live.” He joined as a writer and featured player in 1995, becoming a full cast member for the 1997–1998 season. He was a prominent figure on the show, known for recurring characters and segments like “Lenny the Lion” and “Colin Quinn Explains The New York Times.” From January 1998 until his departure in 2000, Quinn anchored the iconic “Weekend Update,” where he offered satirical commentary on major news events, including the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal and the Microsoft anti-trust trial. Post-SNL, he hosted “The Colin Quinn Show” on NBC in 2002 and later found success with “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn” on Comedy Central from 2002 to 2004, a panel show discussing current events. His film appearances include “A Night at the Roxbury” (1998), the “Grown Ups” films (2010, 2013), and a praised role as Amy Schumer’s father in “Trainwreck” (2015).
Colin Quinn has also gained recognition for his series of one-man shows, which often explore historical and cultural themes with a comedic lens. These include “Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake” (1998), “My Two Cents” (2009), “Long Story Short” (2010), directed by Jerry Seinfeld and adapted into an HBO special, “Unconstitutional” (2013), and “The New York Story” (2015), also directed by Seinfeld. His 2019 show, “Red State Blue State,” critiqued contemporary American politics and was released as a Netflix special. In 2020, he released his second book, “Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States,” and directed the HBO Max special “Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show.” Quinn has received critical acclaim, being named among the Top 100 Irish Americans by “Irish America” magazine in 2004 and 2011, and listed on Comedy Central’s 100 greatest stand-up comedians.
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