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David Wain
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David Wain

Known for American Dad! · New Girl · Bob's Burgers

David Benjamin Wain (born August 1, 1969) is an American comedian, writer, actor and director. He is most widely known for the feature films Role Models and Wet Hot American Summer, the 1990s' sketch comedy series The State and for directing the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. Wain was a founding member of Stella, along with Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black.

Snapshot 2026-10-13

Born
Aug 1, 1969
Birthplace
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Known For
Acting

Biography

David Benjamin Wain (born August 1, 1969) is an American comedian, writer, actor and director. He is most widely known for the feature films Role Models and Wet Hot American Summer, the 1990s' sketch comedy series The State and for directing the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. Wain was a founding member of Stella, along with Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black.

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Known For

TVAmerican Dad!
American Dad!Mailroom Guy (voice) · 2005
★ 7.0
TVNew Girl
New GirlMale Race Participant · 2011
★ 7.4
TVBob's Burgers
Bob's BurgersCourtney (voice) · 2011
★ 7.8
TVLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John OliverMaternity · 2014
★ 7.8
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self · 2003
★ 5.3
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest · 2014
★ 5.1
TV@midnight with Chris Hardwick
@midnight with Chris HardwickSelf - Guest · 2013
★ 5.3

Filmography

Movies

Aisle SixDirector
1991
Aisle SixWriter
1991
Aisle SixStory
1991
TW
The Waiting RoomDrummer (The Basketball Team)
1991
The Waiters
1993
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween SpecialVarious
1995
Finishing The NovelHusband
1997
Finishing The NovelDirector
1997
BamboozledBunning
2000
Wet Hot American SummerDirector
2001
Wet Hot American SummerProducer
2001
Wet Hot American SummerScreenplay
2001
Stella Shorts 1998-2002David
2002
Stella Shorts 1998-2002Director
2002
Stella Shorts 1998-2002Writer
2002
The Third DateRalphie
2003
Merry F#%$in' ChristmasDirector
2005
Packed LunchSelf
2005
The BaxterLouis Lewis
2005
DeliriousByron
2007
HecklerSelf
2007
Puberty: The MoviePrincipal Kirkpatrick
2007
Reno 911!: MiamiBreen the Plumber
2007
The TenAbe Grossman / Cartoon Voices
2007
The TenDirector
2007
The TenWriter
2007
The TenProducer
2007
B
BirthdayDavid
2008
B
BirthdayDirector
2008
Role ModelsChevron Baine
2008
Role ModelsScreenplay
2008
Role ModelsDirector
2008
The GuitarPhone Man
2008
I Love You, ManWedding Photographer
2009
Stella: Live in BostonDavid
2009
Sleepwalk with MePete
2012
WanderlustHimself
2012
WanderlustDirector
2012
WanderlustProducer
2012
WanderlustWriter
2012
Brenda ForeverDirector
2013
Hell BabyDr. Marsden
2013
PK
Phone, Keys, GumHimself
2013
PK
Phone, Keys, GumDirector
2013
SS
She Said, She SaidMediator
2013
Thanks for SharingAddict
2013
Take CareThanks
2014
They Came TogetherKeith
2014
They Came TogetherWriter
2014
They Came TogetherDirector
2014
They Came TogetherExecutive Producer
2014
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet HotSelf
2015
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet HotExecutive Producer
2015
Misery Loves ComedySelf
2015
Brother NatureUncle Mel
2016
TS
The Second Sound BarrierDirector
2016
Fun Mom DinnerWayne
2017
A Futile and Stupid GestureInterviewer
2018
A Futile and Stupid GestureExecutive Producer
2018
A Futile and Stupid GestureDirector
2018
Dog DaysWacky Wayne
2018
My Dead Dad's Porno TapesNarrator
2018
Under the Eiffel TowerFrank
2019
Derek DelGaudio's In & of ItselfSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)
2020
KimiAngela's Dentist
2022
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful HeistThanks
2022
The Bob's Burgers MovieGrover Fischoeder (voice)
2022
Kim's VideoSelf
2023
Long Live the StateSelf
2025
Christmas at the KringlesNoel Tannebaum
2026
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassPeople Magazine Editor Teleman Greevis
2026
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassDirector
2026
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassWriter
2026
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassProducer
2026
The Napa BoysWilbur Winejudge
2026
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
MTV: The State, Skits and StickersDirector
UK
Untitled Kestrin Pantera Indie Project
WT
Where the Fore Are We?Writer
WT
Where the Fore Are We?Producer
WT
Where the Fore Are We?Director

Television

Friday Night Videos44 eps
1983
The StateVarious Characters · 24 eps
1994
The StateProducer
1994
Comedy Central PresentsSelf · 1 eps
1998
RP
Random Play6 eps
1999
Strangers with CandyWriter
1999
Sheep in the Big CityWriter
2000
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self · 1 eps
2003
Reno 911!Sensual Masseuse · 1 eps
2003
Reno 911!Sam · 1 eps
2003
Best Week Ever3 eps
2004
MC
My Coolest YearsHimself · 1 eps
2004
American Dad!Mailroom Guy (voice) · 1 eps
2005
I Love the '90s: Part Deux10 eps
2005
Stella10 eps
2005
StellaProducer
2005
StellaWriter
2005
StellaDirector
2005
StellaCreator
2005
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Shell Dante · 1 eps
2007
Wainy DaysCreator
2007
Childrens HospitalDavid Wain · 12 eps
2008
Childrens HospitalRabbi Jewy McJewJew · 7 eps
2008
Childrens HospitalSquare Dance Caller · 1 eps
2008
Childrens HospitalExecutive Producer
2008
Childrens HospitalWriter
2008
Childrens HospitalDirector
2008
Childrens HospitalCreator
2008
Superjail!The Warden (voice) · 36 eps
2008
Party DownDirector
2009
The Webventures of Justin and AldenSelf · 1 eps
2010
Bob's BurgersCourtney (voice) · 12 eps
2011
Bob's BurgersGrover (voice) · 2 eps
2011
New GirlMale Race Participant · 1 eps
2011
New GirlDirector
2011
Burning LoveReg Durjmah · 2 eps
2012
Key & PeelePerson at People Park #6 · 1 eps
2012
The Greatest Event in Television HistoryBell Taint · 1 eps
2012
@midnight with Chris HardwickSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2013
Drunk HistoryHimself - Narrator · 1 eps
2013
Drunk HistorySelf - Narrator · 1 eps
2013
NewsreadersJim Davidson · 14 eps
2013
NewsreadersCreator
2013
A to ZDirector
2014
Broad CityMaureen’s ex · 1 eps
2014
Last Week Tonight with John OliverMaternity · 1 eps
2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2014
Another PeriodAlbert Downsy, Jr. · 32 eps
2015
Fresh Off the BoatReggie · 1 eps
2015
SuperstoreDan · 3 eps
2015
Weird LonersHoward · 2 eps
2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampYarin · 8 eps
2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampWriter
2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampDirector
2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampExecutive Producer
2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampCreator
2015
YoungerHugh Shirley · 2 eps
2015
TeachersPastor Ted · 3 eps
2016
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterYaron / Bill Clinton · 8 eps
2017
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterExecutive Producer
2017
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterDirector
2017
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterWriter
2017
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterCreator
2017
Miracle WorkersHOA Member · 1 eps
2019
Miracle WorkersDirector
2019
Oh Jerome, NoDan 2 · 1 eps
2019
Medical PoliceJim Davidson · 2 eps
2020
Medical PoliceWriter
2020
Medical PoliceDirector
2020
Medical PoliceExecutive Producer
2020
Medical PoliceCreator
2020
The Sex Lives of College GirlsCraig Hennessey · 1 eps
2021
MurdervilleMagic Melvin · 1 eps
2022
Reno 911! Defunded1 eps
2022
History of the World: Part IIBishop · 1 eps
2023
Mr. ThrowbackDirector
2024

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