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

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers

2011

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers

2011

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

2013

New Girl

New Girl

2011

Directed(29)

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass★ 2.5

A Futile and Stupid Gesture

2018A Futile and Stupid Gesture★ 6.5

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

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(83)

2026Christmas at the Kringles

2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassPeople Magazine Editor Teleman Greevis

2026The Napa BoysWilbur Winejudge

2025Long Live the StateSelf

2023Kim's VideoSelf

2023History of the World: Part IIBishop

2022The Bob's Burgers MovieGrover Fischoeder (voice)

2022Reno 911! Defunded

2022KimiAngela's Dentist

2022MurdervilleMagic Melvin

2021The Sex Lives of College GirlsCraig Hennessey

2020Derek DelGaudio's In & of ItselfSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)

2020Medical PoliceJim Davidson

2019Oh Jerome, NoDan 2

2019Miracle WorkersHOA Member

2019Under the Eiffel TowerFrank

2018Dog DaysWacky Wayne

2018A Futile and Stupid GestureInterviewer

2018My Dead Dad's Porno TapesNarrator

2017Fun Mom DinnerWayne

2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterYaron / Bill Clinton

2016Brother NatureUncle Mel

2016TeachersPastor Ted

2015SuperstoreDan

2015Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet HotSelf

2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampYarin

2015Another PeriodAlbert Downsy, Jr.

2015YoungerHugh Shirley

2015Weird LonersHoward

2015Fresh Off the BoatReggie

2015Misery Loves ComedySelf

2014They Came TogetherKeith

2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverMaternity

2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest

2014Broad CityMaureen’s ex

2013@midnight with Chris HardwickSelf - Guest

2013Thanks for SharingAddict

2013Hell BabyDr. Marsden

2013Drunk HistoryHimself - Narrator

2013Phone, Keys, GumHimself

2013She Said, She SaidMediator

2013NewsreadersJim Davidson

2012The Greatest Event in Television HistoryBell Taint

2012Sleepwalk with MePete

2012WanderlustHimself

2012Key & PeelePerson at People Park #6

2011New GirlMale Race Participant

2011Bob's BurgersCourtney (voice)

2010The Webventures of Justin and AldenSelf

2009Stella: Live in BostonDavid

2009I Love You, ManWedding Photographer

2008BirthdayDavid

2008Childrens HospitalRabbi Jewy McJewJew

2008Role ModelsChevron Baine

2008The GuitarPhone Man

2008Superjail!The Warden (voice)

2007HecklerSelf

2007The TenAbe Grossman / Cartoon Voices

2007DeliriousByron

2007Puberty: The MoviePrincipal Kirkpatrick

2007Reno 911!: MiamiBreen the Plumber

2007Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Shell Dante

2005The BaxterLouis Lewis

2005American Dad!Mailroom Guy (voice)

2005I Love the '90s: Part Deux

2005Packed LunchSelf

2004My Coolest YearsHimself

2004Best Week Ever

2003The Third DateRalphie

2003Reno 911!Sensual Masseuse

2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self

2002Stella Shorts 1998-2002David

2000BamboozledBunning

1999Random Play

1998Comedy Central PresentsSelf

1997Finishing The NovelHusband

1995The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween SpecialVarious

1994The StateVarious Characters

1993The Waiters

1983Friday Night Videos

Untitled Kestrin Pantera Indie Project

MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers

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