Highest rated as cast or director
Party Down
2009 · 3 Seasons
Burning Love
2012 · 3 Seasons
Childrens Hospital
2008 · 7 Seasons
The Other Two
2019 · 3 Seasons
The Residence
2025 · 1 Season
In a World...
2013
Biography
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.
Acted in 122
2020s
- 2026
For Worse
Rick
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
Help Me Understand
Movie
- 2022
Reno 911! Defunded
Widower, Creepy Clown · 1 episode
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
Long Live the Royals
Snake · 4 episodes
- 2014
- 2013
Axe Cop
Flute Cop · 22 episodes
Brenda Forever
Gary Murphy
- 2012
- 2011
The First A.D.
Movie
- 2010
Jeffie Was Here
Roger
2000s
- 2009
In the Motherhood
TV
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
Mark Lucas
- 2005
Inconceivable
Peter · 1 episode
Love For Rent
Dr. Neil Gardner
The Baxter
Jack Mechanic
- 2004
- 2003
Rock Me Baby
Kelly · 3 episodes
- 2002
Leap of Faith
Andy · 6 episodes
- 2001
First Years
Miles Lawton · 3 episodes
1990s
- 1999
Rockin' Roller Coaster—Preshow
Movie
Love Happens
Mike Parker
Carlo's Wake
Antonio Torello
- 1998
Conrad Bloom
Ben · 1 episode
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Various
- 1994
No release date
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
Movie
Directed 10
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2014
The Salad Mixxxer
Director
- 2013
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Wrote 6
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Produced 4
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2007
Sound 1
1990s
- 1993
Appearances13
2020s
- 2025
Long Live the State
Self
- 2024
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2005
