David Wain

David Wain

Acting

Born August 1, 1969 · Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA

29 films as director · Active 1991–2026

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…

Known for

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers

2011

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers

2011

New Girl

New Girl

2011

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Teachers

Teachers

2016

Directed(29)

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass★ 6.6
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
2018A Futile and Stupid Gesture★ 6.4
2016The Second Sound Barrier
They Came Together
2014They Came Together★ 5.5
2013Phone, Keys, Gum★ 6.5
Brenda Forever
2013Brenda Forever
Wanderlust
2012Wanderlust★ 5.5
Role Models
2008Role Models★ 6.5
2008Birthday
The Ten
2007The Ten★ 4.8
Merry F#%$in' Christmas
2005Merry F#%$in' Christmas★ 5.5
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002Stella Shorts 1998-2002★ 4.0
Wet Hot American Summer
2001Wet Hot American Summer★ 6.2
Finishing The Novel
1997Finishing The Novel
Aisle Six
1991Aisle Six★ 8.0
—Where the Fore Are We?
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
—MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers

Acting(84)

2026Christmas at the Kringles
Film
2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassPeople Magazine Editor Teleman Greevis
Film
2026The Napa BoysWilbur Winejudge
Film
2025Long Live the StateSelf
Film
2023Kim's VideoSelf
Film
2023History of the World: Part IIBishop
TV
2022The Bob's Burgers MovieGrover Fischoeder (voice)
Film
2022Reno 911! Defunded
TV
2022KimiAngela's Dentist
Film
2022MurdervilleMagic Melvin
TV
2021The Sex Lives of College GirlsCraig Hennessey
TV
2020Derek DelGaudio's In & of ItselfSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)
Film
2020Medical PoliceJim Davidson
TV
2019Oh Jerome, NoDan 2
TV
2019Miracle WorkersHOA Member
TV
2019Under the Eiffel TowerFrank
Film
2018Dog DaysWacky Wayne
Film
2018A Futile and Stupid GestureInterviewer
Film
2018My Dead Dad's Porno TapesNarrator
Film
2017Fun Mom DinnerWayne
Film
2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterYaron / Bill Clinton
TV
2016Brother NatureUncle Mel
Film
2016TeachersPastor Ted
TV
2015SuperstoreDan
TV
2015Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet HotSelf
Film
2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampYarin
TV
2015Another PeriodAlbert Downsy, Jr.
TV
2015YoungerHugh Shirley
TV
2015Weird LonersHoward
TV
2015Fresh Off the BoatReggie
TV
2015Misery Loves ComedySelf
Film
2014They Came TogetherKeith
Film
2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverMaternity
TV
2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest
TV
2014Broad CityMaureen’s ex
TV
2013@midnight with Chris HardwickSelf - Guest
TV
2013Thanks for SharingAddict
Film
2013Hell BabyDr. Marsden
Film
2013Drunk HistoryHimself - Narrator
TV
2013Phone, Keys, GumHimself
Film
2013She Said, She SaidMediator
Film
2013NewsreadersJim Davidson
TV
2012The Greatest Event in Television HistoryBell Taint
TV
2012Sleepwalk with MePete
Film
2012WanderlustHimself
Film
2012Key & PeelePerson at People Park #6
TV
2011New GirlMale Race Participant
TV
2011Bob's BurgersCourtney (voice)
TV
2010The Webventures of Justin and AldenSelf
TV
2009Stella: Live in BostonDavid
Film
2009I Love You, ManWedding Photographer
Film
2008BirthdayDavid
Film
2008Childrens HospitalDavid Wain
TV
2008Role ModelsChevron Baine
Film
2008The GuitarPhone Man
Film
2008Superjail!The Warden (voice)
TV
2007HecklerSelf
Film
2007The TenAbe Grossman / Cartoon Voices
Film
2007DeliriousByron
Film
2007Puberty: The MoviePrincipal Kirkpatrick
Film
2007Reno 911!: MiamiBreen the Plumber
Film
2007Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Shell Dante
TV
2005The BaxterLouis Lewis
Film
2005Stella
TV
2005American Dad!Mailroom Guy (voice)
TV
2005I Love the '90s: Part Deux
TV
2005Packed LunchSelf
Film
2004My Coolest YearsHimself
TV
2004Best Week Ever
TV
2003The Third DateRalphie
Film
2003Reno 911!Sensual Masseuse
TV
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
TV
2002Stella Shorts 1998-2002David
Film
2000BamboozledBunning
Film
1999Random Play
TV
1998Comedy Central PresentsSelf
TV
1997Finishing The NovelHusband
Film
1995The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween SpecialVarious
Film
1994The StateVarious Characters
TV
1993The Waiters
Film
1991The Waiting RoomDrummer (The Basketball Team)
Film
1983Friday Night Videos
TV
Untitled Kestrin Pantera Indie Project
Film
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
Film