Biography
Colin Edward Quinn (born June 6, 1959) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. On television, he is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update, on MTV's 1980s game show Remote Control, where he served as the announcer/sidekick, and as host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Notable film work includes his role as Dooey in A Night at the Roxbury, Dickey Bailey in the Grown Ups films and playing Amy Schumer's father in the film Trainwreck. Comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Attell cite him as the quintessential New York comedian.
Acted in 32
2020s
- 2021
Rehab Cabin
Mr. Granger
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
Horace and Pete
Jimmy · 10 episodes
- 2015
Thank You and Sorry
TV
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
- 2003
Crooked Lines
Customer
- 2002
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Pulp Comics
Cop · 1 episode
- 1994
- 1993
Who's the Man?
Frankie Flynn
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
- 1984
No release date
Grown Ups 3
Dickie Bailey
Wrote 11
2020s
- 2026
Building
Writer
- 2024
Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up
Writer
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State
Screenplay
- 2018
The Roast of Rich Vos
Writer
- 2016
- 2015
Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional
Writer
- 2011
Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
Writer
1990s
- 1996
- 1992
One Night Stand: Colin Quinn
Writer
1970s
- 1975
Directed 2
2020s
- 2026
Building
Director
- 2020
Produced 1
Created 1
2000s
- 2002
Appearances49
2020s
- 2024
Colin Quinn: Stamps & Tea
Self
Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up
Self
- 2021
- 2020
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Self
Mike Cannon: Life Begins
Self
2010s
- 2019
Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State
Self
- 2018
The Roast of Rich Vos
Self
- 2017
Oh, Rick!
Self
Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
Self
- 2016
- 2015
Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional
Himself
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
Himself
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
Self
- 2010
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Self
- 2006
Home
Self
- 2005
Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy
Self
- 2004
Last Laugh '04
Self
Comedy Anatomy Presents: The Jim Norton Roast
Self
- 2003
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Self
Windy City Heat
Self
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
Self
The Patrice O'Neal Roast
Self
When Stand Up Stood Out
Self
- 2002
Comedian
Self
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
- 1993
- 1992
One Night Stand: Colin Quinn
Self
1980s
- 1987
Remote Control
himself · 6 episodes
- 1984
No release date
Jesters and Fools
Self
On The Line
self