Mark Proksch
Biography
Mark Edward Proksch is an American comedian and character actor born on July 19, 1978, in Onalaska, Wisconsin. He is perhaps best known for a series of pranks he played on television news stations using the pseudonyms Kenny Strasser and K-Strass. Proksch would contact local news stations claiming to be a yo-yo expert, then befuddle interviewers with long, rambling monologues and an inability to perform real yo-yo tricks. These exploits gained him a wide audience and made him an overnight YouTube star. In addition to his prank work, Proksch is known for acting in television series including The Office, Better Call Saul, Dream Corp LLC, and What We Do in the Shadows.
Career overview
Mark Edward Proksch is an American comedian and actor born on July 19, 1978, in Onalaska, Wisconsin. He is perhaps best known for a series of pranks he played on television news stations using the pseudonym Kenny Strasser, or K-Strass. In these appearances, Proksch would contact local news stations claiming to be a yo-yo expert. Once booked on a show, he would befuddle the interviewers with long, rambling monologues and a complete inability to perform any real yo-yo tricks. These exploits gained him a wide audience and turned him into an overnight YouTube star.
In addition to his prank work, Proksch has built a notable career in television acting. He is recognized for his roles in several television series, including The Office, Better Call Saul, Dream Corp LLC, and What We Do in the Shadows. Across his career in film and television, Proksch is credited with numerous known acting credits, establishing himself as a recognizable character actor and comedian.
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60 titles- The 'Burbs (2026) as Tod Mann
- The Twits (2025) as Horvis Dungle (voice)
- The 12th Annual On Cinema Oscar Special (2025) as Mark Proksch
- Exploding Kittens (2024) as Marv (voice)
- The 11th Annual On Cinema Oscar Special LIVE from AmatoCon (2024) as Mark Proksch (archive footage)
- Yenor (2023) as Yenor (voice)
- Maximum Truth (2023) as Fred Zurtz
- The 10th Annual On Cinema Oscar Special (2023) as Mark Proksch
- The 9th Annual On Cinema Oscar Special (2022) as Mark Proksch
- The Great North (2021) as Roy (voice)
- VHYes (2020) as Teddy
- The Animated Adventures of Jack Decker (2020) as Frankenstein (voice)
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) as Colin Robinson
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) as Colin Robinson / Baby Colin
- Black Monday (2019) as Lou 'Jewdini' Dinowitz
- Her Mind in Pieces (2019)
- Mister America (2019) as Mark Proksch (archive footage)
- A.P. Bio (2018) as Philip
- Therapy Through Lucid Dreaming (2018) as Jeffrey Presh
- Room 104 (2017) as Gene
- Our Cinema Oscar Special LIVE (2017)
- Apollo Gauntlet (2017) as Monty
- This Is Us (2016) as Mel Buchanan
- Dream Corp LLC (2016) as Randy Blink
- Dream Corp LLC (2016) Writer
- Another Evil (2016) as Os
- Asperger's Are Us (2016)
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Daniel 'Pryce' Wormald
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Chad
- That Dog (2015) as Exterminator
- Decker Vs. Dracula: Behind The Truth (2015) as Mark Proksch
- Selfie (2014) as Waiter
- Decker (2014) as Abdul
- Decker (2014) as The Wolfman / Frankenstein / The Mummy / Abdul
- Decker (2014) as Abdul / Wolfman / Frankenstein / Bob Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Mummy / Charlie Chaplin / W-CPO
- Marry Me (2014) as Chad
- A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014) as Trooper Zblocki
- Hamlet A.D.D. (2014)
- Smart Pipe (2014) as CEO Kirk Peckley
- Drunk History (2013) as Himself - Storyteller
- Hello Ladies (2013) as Father
- Eagleheart: Paradise Rising (2013) as Craig Balmer
- Good Morning Tri-State (2013) as Toby Dean
- On Cinema (2012) as W.C. Fields
- On Cinema (2012) as Mark Proksch
- On Cinema (2012) as Mayor of the Munchkins
- On Cinema (2012) as Mae West
- On Cinema (2012) as Spider-Man
- Animal Practice (2012) as Gary
- Swords, Knives, Very Sharp Objects and Cutlery (2012)
- Found Footage Festival Volume 6: Live in Chicago (2012) as K-Strass
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Mr. Dinkler (voice)
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Dean (voice)
- New Girl (2011) as Dan
- Portlandia (2011) as Sean
- Adventure Time (2010) as Johnnie (voice)
- Winnebago Man (2010) Additional Photography
- Modern Family (2009) as Coleman
- The Office (2005) as Nate
- The Simpsons (1989) as Hack-GPT (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mark Proksch best known for?
Mark Proksch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Twits (2025), The Great North (2021), What We Do in the Shadows (2019), What We Do in the Shadows (2019).
When and where was Mark Proksch born?
Mark Proksch was born on July 19, 1978 in Onalaska, Wisconsin, USA.
How many credits does Mark Proksch have?
Mark Proksch has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.
What is Mark Proksch's background in cinema and television?
Mark Edward Proksch is an American comedian and character actor born on July 19, 1978, in Onalaska, Wisconsin. He is perhaps best known for a series of pranks he played on television news stations using the pseudonyms Kenny Strasser and K-Strass. Proksch would contact local news stations claiming to be a yo-yo expert, ...