Brett Gelman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 6, 1976 in Highland Park, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1990–2026 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 117 credits in database
Biography
Brett Gelman is an American actor and comedian born on October 6, 1976, in Highland Park, Illinois. He began his career as a comedian in the early 2000s, performing in numerous comedy clubs and improv theaters in New York City. Gelman was a writer and performer on the sketch comedy series Eagleheart in 2009 and had a recurring role on the comedy series Another Period. He is known for his roles in the Netflix series Stranger Things and the BBC series Fleabag, playing the character of Murray Bauman in the former. Gelman has appeared in numerous other projects, with a total of 95 known credits in his acting career.
Career overview
Brett Gelman is an American actor and comedian. He began his career as a comedian in the early 2000s, performing in numerous comedy clubs and improv theaters in New York City. Gelman's early work also included writing and performing on the sketch comedy series Eagleheart in 2009.
Gelman has appeared in various television series, including Another Period, where he had a recurring role. In 2016, he was cast in the Netflix series Stranger Things, playing the character Murray Bauman. Additionally, Gelman appeared in the BBC series Fleabag, portraying the character Martin.
Gelman's acting career has spanned multiple roles in television series. His known credits include numerous shows, with a total of 95 acting credits. He has worked in the entertainment industry for several years, showcasing his versatility as a comedic actor.
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Full Filmography
117 titles- One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (2026) as Self - Murray Bauman
- Haunted Heist (2025)
- Lady in the Lake (2024) as Milton
- Boy Kills World (2024) as Gideon Van Der Koy
- McVeigh (2024) as Terry
- Strays (2023) as Willy
- Entitled (2023) as Gabe
- Entitled (2023) Executive Producer
- Surrounded (2023) as Mr. Fields
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) as Alistair Grumps
- Metal Lords (2022) as Dr. Sylvester
- Inside Job (2021) as Magic Myc (voice)
- Tom Clancy's Without Remorse (2021) as Victor Rykov
- I Heart Arlo (2021) as Marcellus (voice)
- Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021) as Marcellus (voice)
- The Retrospective (2021) as Gary Pimbladt
- The Mighty Ones (2020) as Egg (voice)
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) as Self
- If Only (2020) as Bruce
- Jezebel (2020) as Bobby (voice)
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self
- Harpoon (2019) as Narrator
- Camping (2018) as George
- The Night Is Young (2018) as Rick Ramsey
- Wild Nights with Emily (2018) as Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- Like Father (2018) as Frank Lerue
- End of the Line (2018) as Big Man
- Mr. Mercedes (2017) as Roland Finkelstein
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Acting Teacher (uncredited)
- Beyond Stranger Things (2017) as Self
- Wilson (2017) as Robert
- Jeff and Some Aliens (2017) as Jeff
- Making History (2017) as Paul Revere
- DRIB (2017) as Brady Thompson
- Budding Prospects (2017) as Vogelsein
- Lemon (2017) as Isaac
- Lemon (2017) Writer
- Lemon (2017) Executive Producer
- Room for Rent (2017) as Carl Lemay
- Stranger Things (2016) as Murray
- Fleabag (2016) as Martin
- Love (2016) as Dr. Greg Colter
- Joshy (2016) as Greg
- Brett Gelman's Dinner in America (2016) as Himself
- Brett Gelman's Dinner in America (2016) Writer
- Brett Gelman's Dinner in America (2016) Executive Producer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Dusty Nugget
- Man Seeking Woman (2015) as Demon
- Another Period (2015) as Hamish
- The Odd Couple (2015) as Stuart
- Flock of Dudes (2015) as Howie
- Shaman (2015) as Shaman
- Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family (2015) as Himself
- Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family (2015) Writer
- Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family (2015) Executive Producer
- Clarence (2014) as Mr. Mozer (voice)
- TripTank (2014) as Jeff (voice)
- Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends (2014) as Himself
- Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends (2014) Writer
- Bad Teacher (2014) as Mr. Pilaf
- Married (2014) as AJ
- Pauline Alone (2014) as Watch
- Pauline Alone (2014) Producer
- Someone Marry Barry (2014) as Goker
- Rubberhead (2014) as Self
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Drunk History (2013) as Art Thief
- Drunk History (2013) as Joseph Pulitzer
- Jobs (2013) as Jeff Raskin
- The Jeselnik Offensive (2013) as Self
- Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (Again) (2013) as Brett Gelman
- Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (Again) (2013) Writer
- Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (Again) (2013) Creator
- Awful Nice (2013) as Ivan
- Eagleheart: Paradise Rising (2013) as Brett Mobley
- Gregory Go Boom (2013) as Tom
- Gregory Go Boom (2013) Producer
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Dog Lawyer
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Self
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Mr. Celebrity
- Go On (2012) as Mr. K
- Garfunkel and Oates (2012) as Carlos
- Happy Endings (2011) as Carl
- Eagleheart (2011) as Brett Mobley
- 30 Minutes or Less (2011) as Pizza Boss
- A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) as T.V. Director
- Eat (2011) as August
- Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (2011) as Brett Gelman
- Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (2011) Writer
- The Other Guys (2010) as Hal
- This Show Will Get You High (2010)
- The League (2009) as Gavin
- May the Best Man Win (2009) as Bachelor Party Host
- The Life & Times of Tim (2008) as Doug (voice)
- Stick It in Detroit (2008) as Hot Rod Johnson
- Mad Men (2007) as Daniel
- Californication (2007) as Annoying Hipster
- Watching the Detectives (2007) as Glenn
- The Office (2005) as The Magician
- American Dad! (2005) as Hammer Throwing Man (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Gay Man (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Mervyn (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as CIA Agent (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Candy Cane Eater (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Truck Driver (voice)
- Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story (2004) as Mayhem Team Member
- Eretz Nehederet (2003) as Wise man from the east
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Pig Parker
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Rocket Horse (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Escape Room Guy (voice)
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Supervisor Burns
- Going There
- One Thousand Cats
- Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins as Clarinet Player
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brett Gelman best known for?
Brett Gelman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Haunted Heist (2026), Lady in the Lake (2024), Boy Kills World (2024), Strays (2023).
When and where was Brett Gelman born?
Brett Gelman was born on October 6, 1976 in Highland Park, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Brett Gelman have?
Brett Gelman has accumulated over 117 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Brett Gelman's background in cinema and television?
Brett Gelman is an American actor and comedian born on October 6, 1976, in Highland Park, Illinois. He began his career as a comedian in the early 2000s, performing in numerous comedy clubs and improv theaters in New York City. Gelman was a writer and performer on the sketch comedy series Eagleheart in 2009 and had a r...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Haunted Heist (2025) — aged about 48
- Stranger Things (2016) as Murray — aged about 39
- The Office (2005) as The Magician — aged about 28
- Fleabag (2016) as Martin — aged about 39
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Supervisor Burns — aged about 13
- Inside Job (2021) as Magic Myc (voice) — aged about 44
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