Colin Quinn
Biography
Colin Quinn is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he is known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update, and as host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Quinn has also appeared in several films, including A Night at the Roxbury and the Grown Ups films. He has worked with various comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Attell, who cite him as the quintessential New York comedian. Quinn's acting credits include roles in Trainwreck and other films.
Career overview
Colin Quinn is an American actor known for his work in various television shows and films. On television, he is recognized for his role as the host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Quinn also anchored Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live and served as the announcer/sidekick on MTV's 1980s game show Remote Control.
In film, Quinn has appeared in several notable productions. He played the role of Dooey in A Night at the Roxbury and portrayed Dickey Bailey in the Grown Ups films. Quinn also played the role of Amy Schumer's father in the film Trainwreck. These appearances demonstrate Quinn's versatility as an actor and his ability to adapt to different genres and characters.
Throughout his acting career, Quinn has accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 84 known acting credits. His work in television and film has been well-received, and he is often cited as a quintessential New York comedian by his peers, including Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Attell.
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109 titles- Colin Quinn: Stamps & Tea (2024) as Self
- Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up (2024) as Self
- Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up (2024) Writer
- 40-Love (2021) as Security Guard #1
- Sam Morril: Full Capacity (2021)
- Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy (2021) as Self
- Rehab Cabin (2021) as Mr. Granger
- Hubie Halloween (2020) as Janitor
- Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020) as Self
- Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show (2020) as Self
- Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show (2020) Director
- Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show (2020) Executive Producer
- Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show (2020) Writer
- Mike Cannon: Life Begins (2020) as Self
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self
- Drunk Parents (2019) as Ryan the Bum #2
- Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State (2019) as Self
- Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State (2019) Screenplay
- Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists (2018) as Self
- The Roast of Rich Vos (2018) as Self
- The Roast of Rich Vos (2018) Writer
- Crashing (2017)
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as Kevin Connors
- Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio? (2017) as Self
- Oh, Rick! (2017) as Self
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Horace and Pete (2016) as Jimmy
- Colin Quinn: The New York Story (2016) as Himself
- Colin Quinn: The New York Story (2016) Writer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Trainwreck (2015) as Gordon Townsend
- Thank You and Sorry (2015)
- Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional (2015) as Himself
- Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional (2015) Writer
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Entertainment Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Voice Over (voice)
- Beat Bobby Flay (2013) as Self
- Grown Ups 2 (2013) as Dickie Bailey
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
- That's My Boy (2012) as Strip Club DJ
- Give It Up for Greg Giraldo (2011) as Self
- Cheat (2011) as Delivery Boy
- Colin Quinn: Long Story Short (2011) as Himself
- Colin Quinn: Long Story Short (2011) Writer
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Grown Ups (2010) as Dickie Bailey
- The Marriage Ref (2010) as Self - Panelist
- The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Harold (2008) as Reedy
- Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) as Self
- Home (2006)
- Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy (2005) as Self
- Last Laugh '04 (2004) as Self
- Comedy Anatomy Presents: The Jim Norton Roast (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Crooked Lines (2003) as Customer
- Windy City Heat (2003) as Self
- Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) as Self
- Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary (2003) as Self
- When Stand Up Stood Out (2003) as Self
- The Patrice O'Neal Roast (2003) as Self
- Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (2002)
- Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (2002) Creator
- The Colin Quinn Show (2002)
- The Colin Quinn Show (2002) Writer
- Comedian (2002) as Self
- A Night at the Roxbury (1998) as Dooley
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Chris Rock Show (1997)
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Pulp Comics (1996) as Cop
- Celtic Pride (1996) Story
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Comedian
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Who's the Man? (1993) as Frankie Flynn
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Cully
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992)
- Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue (1992) as Mulligan
- One Night Stand: Colin Quinn (1992) as Self
- One Night Stand: Colin Quinn (1992) Writer
- One Night Stand (1989)
- Crocodile Dundee II (1988) as Onlooker at Mansion
- Married to the Mob (1988) as Homicide Detective
- 3 Men and a Baby (1987) as Gift Shop Clerk
- Remote Control (1987) as himself
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Davey Herbeck
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self - Preshow Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Potato (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Lenny the Lion (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as St. Nicky (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Joe Blow (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Joe Blow / Steven Kogen (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Doctor's Assistant (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Grown Ups 3 as Dickie Bailey
- ON THE LINE as self
- Jesters and Fools as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Colin Quinn best known for?
Colin Quinn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 40-Love (2021), Hubie Halloween (2020), Lights Out with David Spade (2019), Match Game (2016).
When and where was Colin Quinn born?
Colin Quinn was born on June 6, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
How many credits does Colin Quinn have?
Colin Quinn has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2024.
What is Colin Quinn's background in cinema and television?
Colin Quinn is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he is known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update, and as host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Quinn has also appeared in several films, including A Night ...