Ken Marino

Ken Marino is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter, known for his work in sketch comedy and various television series and films. After co-founding the influential comedy troupe The New Group with David Wain and Craig Wedren in the early 1990s, which later evolved into The State, Ken Marino quickly established himself as a versatile talent in comedy and entertainment. He gained significant recognition as a main cast member on MTV’s acclaimed sketch comedy series ‘The State,’ which aired from 1993 to 1995. This breakthrough paved the way for numerous acting roles, including co-starring in Men Behaving Badly (1997) and his memorable portrayal of Victor Pulak in the cult classic film Wet Hot American Summer (2001).

Glenn Richie in the Emmy-winning Adult Swim comedy Childrens Hospital (2008-2016) and as Ronald Wayne ‘Ron’ Donald in all 26 episodes of the hit Starz series Party Down (2009-2010, 2023). He also starred as Mark Orlando and directed the popular web series Burning Love (2012-2013) and was a series regular in NBC’s Marry Me (2014-2015). Demonstrating his directorial prowess, Marino helmed the feature films How to Be a Latin Lover (2017), starring Eugenio Derbez and Salma Hayek, and Dog Days (2018), featuring an ensemble cast. His directing credits further include episodes for television series such as The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, he has also served as the lead vocalist for the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, performing alongside David Wain. Ken Marino maintains a dynamic presence across film, television, and digital platforms, continuing to build on a diverse and acclaimed career.