Ken Marino

Kenneth Joseph Marino was born on December 19, 1968, in Long Island, New York. He attended West Islip High School and later pursued his education at the Lee Strasberg Institute and the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. During his time at NYU, he co-founded a comedy troupe called The New Group with David Wain and Craig Wedren, which later became known as The State. This early collaboration marked the beginning of a long and successful career in comedy and entertainment.

Marino gained significant recognition as a cast member on MTV’s sketch comedy series, “The State,” which aired from 1993 to 1995. This experience paved the way for numerous acting roles in both television and film. He has appeared in notable series such as “Party Down,” where he played Ronald Wayne “Ron” Donald for 26 episodes from 2009 to 2023, “Childrens Hospital” (2008-2016) as Dr. Glenn Richie, and “The Other Two” (2019-2023) as Streeter Peters. His film credits include “Wet Hot American Summer” (2001) as Victor Pulak, “Wanderlust” (2012) as Rick Gergenblatt, and “We’re The Millers” (2013) as Todd. Beyond acting, Marino has also contributed as a writer and producer for various projects, demonstrating his versatility in the entertainment industry.

His career also includes directorial work, with credits for films such as “How to Be a Latin Lover” (2017) and “Dog Days” (2018), as well as episodes of television series “The Goldbergs” and “Trophy Wife.” Marino has consistently engaged in comedic roles, often portraying characters with a distinct comedic style. He has received nominations for his work, including 3 Primetime Emmy nominations, and has maintained a consistent presence in both mainstream and cult-favorite productions. His ongoing career includes voice acting roles in animated series like “Solar Opposites” and “The Great North,” and he currently performs as the lead vocalist for the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band alongside David Wain since the COVID-19 pandemic.