David Wain
Acting Born Aug 1, 1969 Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA 156 credits
Biography
David Benjamin Wain was born on August 1, 1969, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States. He is an American comedian, writer, actor, musician, and director. As a filmmaker, he has co-written and directed multiple feature films, including Wet Hot American Summer in 2001, Role Models in 2008, and Wanderlust in 2012. Within the database system, David Wain is credited with ninety-nine known acting and professional credits. His work spans various film and television projects, establishing him in the entertainment industry as a multifaceted performer and creator in comedy, writing, and directing.
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Career overview
David Benjamin Wain was born on August 1, 1969, in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He is an American comedian, writer, actor, musician, and director. Wain is widely known for his work across film and television, including the feature films Wet Hot American Summer released in 2001, Role Models released in 2008, and Wanderlust released in 2012. He has co-written and directed a total of six feature films.
In television, Wain is recognized for his involvement in the 1990s sketch comedy series The State and for directing the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. Additionally, he was a founding member of the comedy group Stella, alongside members Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black. Wain's extensive career in the entertainment industry encompasses 99 known credits spanning acting, writing, and directing.
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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassGail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass · DirectorGail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass · WriterGail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass · ProducerThe Napa Boys
Long Live the State
Mr. Throwback · Director
History of the World: Part IIKim's Video
Reno 911! DefundedThe Bob's Burgers MovieMurdervilleKimiReno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist · Thanks
The Sex Lives of College Girls
Medical PoliceMedical Police · DirectorMedical Police · WriterMedical Police · Executive ProducerMedical Police · Creator
Miracle WorkersMiracle Workers · DirectorOh Jerome, NoUnder the Eiffel Tower
Dog DaysA Futile and Stupid GestureA Futile and Stupid Gesture · Executive ProducerA Futile and Stupid Gesture · DirectorMy Dead Dad's Porno Tapes
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterWet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later · Executive ProducerWet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later · DirectorWet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later · WriterWet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later · Creator
TeachersBrother NatureThe Second Sound Barrier · Director
SuperstoreFresh Off the BoatYoungerAnother PeriodWet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Late Night with Seth MeyersLast Week Tonight with John OliverBroad CityA to Z · DirectorThey Came Together
@midnight with Chris HardwickDrunk HistoryDrunk HistoryNewsreadersNewsreaders · Creator
Key & PeeleWanderlustWanderlust · DirectorWanderlust · ProducerWanderlust · Writer
Bob's BurgersBob's BurgersNew GirlNew Girl · Director
The Webventures of Justin and Alden
Party Down · DirectorI Love You, ManStella: Live in Boston
Childrens HospitalChildrens HospitalChildrens HospitalChildrens Hospital · DirectorChildrens Hospital · Writer
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Reno 911!: MiamiDeliriousThe TenThe Ten · Director
American Dad!I Love the '90s: Part DeuxStellaStella · WriterStella · Director
Best Week EverMy Coolest Years
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Reno 911!Reno 911!The Third Date
Stella Shorts 1998-2002Stella Shorts 1998-2002 · DirectorStella Shorts 1998-2002 · Writer
Wet Hot American Summer · ProducerWet Hot American Summer · ScreenplayWet Hot American Summer · Director
Sheep in the Big City · WriterBamboozled
Strangers with Candy · WriterRandom Play
Comedy Central Presents
Finishing The NovelFinishing The Novel · Director
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Full Filmography
156 titles- Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026) as People Magazine Editor Teleman Greevis
- Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026) Director
- Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026) Writer
- Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026) Producer
- The Napa Boys (2026) as Wilbur Winejudge
- Christmas at the Kringles (2026)
- Long Live the State (2025) as Self
- Mr. Throwback (2024) Director
- History of the World: Part II (2023) as Bishop
- Kim's Video (2023) as Self
- Reno 911! Defunded (2022)
- The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) as Grover Fischoeder (voice)
- Murderville (2022) as Magic Melvin
- Kimi (2022) as Angela's Dentist
- Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022) Thanks
- The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021) as Craig Hennessey
- Medical Police (2020) as Jim Davidson
- Medical Police (2020) Director
- Medical Police (2020) Writer
- Medical Police (2020) Executive Producer
- Medical Police (2020) Creator
- Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself (2020) as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- Miracle Workers (2019) as HOA Member
- Miracle Workers (2019) Director
- Oh Jerome, No (2019) as Dan 2
- Under the Eiffel Tower (2019) as Frank
- Dog Days (2018) as Wacky Wayne
- A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) as Interviewer
- A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) Executive Producer
- A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) Director
- My Dead Dad's Porno Tapes (2018) as Narrator
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) as Yaron / Bill Clinton
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) Executive Producer
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) Director
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) Writer
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) Creator
- Fun Mom Dinner (2017) as Wayne
- Teachers (2016) as Pastor Ted
- Brother Nature (2016) as Uncle Mel
- The Second Sound Barrier (2016) Director
- Superstore (2015) as Dan
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Reggie
- Younger (2015) as Hugh Shirley
- Another Period (2015) as Albert Downsy, Jr.
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) as Yarin
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) Director
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) Writer
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) Executive Producer
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) Creator
- Weird Loners (2015) as Howard
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015) as Self
- Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot (2015) as Self
- Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot (2015) Executive Producer
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Maternity
- Broad City (2014) as Maureen’s ex
- A to Z (2014) Director
- They Came Together (2014) as Keith
- They Came Together (2014) Director
- They Came Together (2014) Writer
- They Came Together (2014) Executive Producer
- Take Care (2014) Thanks
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self - Guest
- Drunk History (2013) as Himself - Narrator
- Drunk History (2013) as Self - Narrator
- Newsreaders (2013) as Jim Davidson
- Newsreaders (2013) Creator
- Thanks for Sharing (2013) as Addict
- Hell Baby (2013) as Dr. Marsden
- Brenda Forever (2013) Director
- Phone, Keys, Gum (2013) as Himself
- Phone, Keys, Gum (2013) Director
- She Said, She Said (2013) as Mediator
- Key & Peele (2012) as Person at People Park #6
- Wanderlust (2012) as Himself
- Wanderlust (2012) Director
- Wanderlust (2012) Producer
- Wanderlust (2012) Writer
- The Greatest Event in Television History (2012) as Bell Taint
- Sleepwalk with Me (2012) as Pete
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Courtney (voice)
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Grover (voice)
- New Girl (2011) as Male Race Participant
- New Girl (2011) Director
- The Webventures of Justin and Alden (2010) as Self
- Party Down (2009) Director
- I Love You, Man (2009) as Wedding Photographer
- Stella: Live in Boston (2009) as David
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Rabbi Jewy McJewJew
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as David Wain
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Square Dance Caller
- Childrens Hospital (2008) Director
- Childrens Hospital (2008) Writer
- Childrens Hospital (2008) Executive Producer
- Childrens Hospital (2008) Creator
- Superjail! (2008) as The Warden (voice)
- Role Models (2008) as Chevron Baine
- Role Models (2008) Director
- Role Models (2008) Screenplay
- Birthday (2008) as David
- Birthday (2008) Director
- The Guitar (2008) as Phone Man
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Shell Dante
- Reno 911!: Miami (2007) as Breen the Plumber
- Delirious (2007) as Byron
- The Ten (2007) as Abe Grossman / Cartoon Voices
- The Ten (2007) Director
- The Ten (2007) Writer
- The Ten (2007) Producer
- Heckler (2007) as Self
- Wainy Days (2007) Creator
- Puberty: The Movie (2007) as Principal Kirkpatrick
- American Dad! (2005) as Mailroom Guy (voice)
- I Love the '90s: Part Deux (2005)
- Stella (2005)
- Stella (2005) Writer
- Stella (2005) Director
- Stella (2005) Producer
- Stella (2005) Creator
- Merry F#%$in' Christmas (2005) Director
- Packed Lunch (2005) as Self
- The Baxter (2005) as Louis Lewis
- Best Week Ever (2004)
- My Coolest Years (2004) as Himself
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Reno 911! (2003) as Sensual Masseuse
- Reno 911! (2003) as Sam
- The Third Date (2003) as Ralphie
- Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002) as David
- Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002) Director
- Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002) Writer
- Wet Hot American Summer (2001) Producer
- Wet Hot American Summer (2001) Screenplay
- Wet Hot American Summer (2001) Director
- Sheep in the Big City (2000) Writer
- Bamboozled (2000) as Bunning
- Strangers with Candy (1999) Writer
- Random Play (1999)
- Comedy Central Presents (1998) as Self
- Finishing The Novel (1997) as Husband
- Finishing The Novel (1997) Director
- The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995) as Various
- The State (1994) as Various Characters
- The State (1994) Producer
- The Waiters (1993)
- Aisle Six (1991) Director
- Aisle Six (1991) Story
- Aisle Six (1991) Writer
- The Waiting Room (1991) as Drummer (The Basketball Team)
- Friday Night Videos (1983)
- Untitled Kestrin Pantera Indie Project
- MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
- MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers Director
- Where the Fore Are We? Producer
- Where the Fore Are We? Writer
- Where the Fore Are We? Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Wain best known for?
David Wain is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026), Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026), Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026), Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026).
When and where was David Wain born?
David Wain was born on August 1, 1969 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does David Wain have?
David Wain has accumulated over 156 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is David Wain's background in cinema and television?
David Benjamin Wain was born on August 1, 1969, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States. He is an American comedian, writer, actor, musician, and director. As a filmmaker, he has co-written and directed multiple feature films, including Wet Hot American Summer in 2001, Role Models in 2008, and Wanderlust in 2012. Within...
David Wain by the numbers
156credits
81films
75TV series
1983–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Friday Night Videos (1983) — aged about 13
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Maternity — aged about 44
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Courtney (voice) — aged about 41
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Grover (voice) — aged about 41
- Key & Peele (2012) as Person at People Park #6 — aged about 42
- Superstore (2015) as Dan — aged about 45
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