Rob Moran
Biography
Rob Moran is an American actor born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 12, 1963. He graduated from Emerson College in Boston in 1982. Known professionally by his birth name and also as Robert Moran, he has accumulated numerous acting credits in film and television. His film appearances include roles in several films directed by the Farrelly brothers, specifically Dumb and Dumber, There is Something About Mary, Me, Myself, and Irene, Kingpin, in which he played Stanley Osmanski in 1996, and Hall Pass, where he played Ed Long. He also appeared as the doomed patriarch in the horror film You is Next. In television, he starred as the Carlin family patriarch in the American teen drama South of Nowhere and made guest appearances in series such as Cold Case and Men of a Certain Age.
Career overview
Rob Moran is an American actor born on May 12, 1963, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is known for appearing in several films directed by the Farrelly brothers, including Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, Me, Myself, and Irene, Kingpin, and Hall Pass. In the 1996 film Kingpin, he played the character Stanley Osmanski, and in the 2011 film Hall Pass, he portrayed Ed Long. Most recently, he appeared as the doomed patriarch in the 2011 horror movie You're Next.
In addition to his film work, Moran has worked in television. He starred in the American teen drama South of Nowhere as the Carlin family patriarch. He also made guest appearances in television series such as Men of a Certain Age and Cold Case.
Moran graduated from Emerson College in Boston in 1982. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous acting credits in both film and television.
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51 titles- Hunting Season (2025) as Dale
- Supercell (2023) as Teacher
- One Way (2022) Executive Producer
- Hooking Up (2020) as Charlie
- Arkansas (2020) Executive Producer
- The Devil Has a Name (2019) as Wally
- Run the Race (2019) as Mac
- Wedding at Graceland (2019) as Tylar Sheppard
- American Dresser (2018) as Brian
- Lez Bomb (2018) as Ken
- Lez Bomb (2018) Producer
- Sex.Sound.Silence (2017) as Mike Diesel
- "That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To' (2015) Director
- Blended (2014) as Baseball Dad
- Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) as U.S.S. Vengeance Ensign
- You're Next (2013) as Paul Davison
- Hatfields & McCoys (2012) as John B. Floyd
- Hall Pass (2011) as Ed Long
- The Outside (2010) as Tim Evans
- Men of a Certain Age (2009) as Harold
- Meet Dave (2008) as ER Doctor
- Proud American (2008) as AJ
- Bagboy (2007) as Stanley Ormanski
- Bagboy (2007) Producer
- Fetch (2007) as Husband
- Numb3rs (2005) as Jon Northrup
- South of Nowhere (2005) as Arthur Carlin
- The Almost Guys (2004) as Team Security
- Knee High P.I. (2003) as Policeman #1
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Walter Rockingham
- Without a Trace (2002) as Scott
- Shallow Hal (2001) as Second Tiffany
- Me, Myself & Irene (2000) as Trooper Finneran
- We Married Margo (2000) as Self
- The West Wing (1999) as Art Hughes
- Late Last Night (1999) as Director
- There's Something About Mary (1998) as Detective Stabler
- Kingpin (1996) as Stanley Osmanski
- JAG (1995) as Cop
- JAG (1995) as Cyrus Fortney
- Dumb and Dumber (1994) as Bartender
- Ted & Venus (1991) as Patient #2
- Navy Seals (1990) as U.S. Helicopter Co-Pilot
- The Runnin' Kind (1989) as Jerk in Jeep
- The Runnin' Kind (1989) as Jerk In Jeep
- Police Story (1988) as Chuck Stone
- Police Story: The Watch Commander (1988) as Chuck Stone
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Aide
- Matlock (1986) as Assistant D.A. John
- Quiet Cool (1986) as Briggs
- Cheers (1982) as Dennis Hammill
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rob Moran best known for?
Rob Moran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hunting Season (2025), Arkansas (2020), Blended (2014), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013).
When and where was Rob Moran born?
Rob Moran was born on May 12, 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Rob Moran have?
Rob Moran has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Rob Moran's background in cinema and television?
Rob Moran is an American actor born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 12, 1963. He graduated from Emerson College in Boston in 1982. Known professionally by his birth name and also as Robert Moran, he has accumulated numerous acting credits in film and television. His film appearances include roles in several films direc...