Sean Gunn
Biography
Sean Gunn, born May 22, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American male actor. He is recognized for portraying Kirk Gleason on The WB series Gilmore Girls from 2000 to 2007. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe he appears as Kraglin Obfonteri, a role that includes the films Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). He also voices the character in the animated series What If...? (2021–2024) and appears in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022). In the DC Extended Universe he played Weasel and Calendar Man in The Suicide Squad (2021) and reprised Weasel in the HBO Max series Creature Commando.
Career overview
Sean Gunn, born May 22, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American actor whose career spans television and film. He first gained widespread recognition for his recurring role as Kirk Gleason on The WB’s Gilmore Girls, a series that ran from 2000 to 2007. His work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kraglin Obfonteri has become another defining element of his résumé. TMDB lists him with 66 credited acting appearances and notes an alternate name rendering in Chinese characters.
Within the MCU, Gunn appears as Kraglin in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and its sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). He continued the role in Avengers: Endgame (2019), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). The character also features in the animated anthology series What If...? (2021–2024) and the television special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022). His portrayal of Kraglin spans both live‑action films and voice work for the animated series.
In the DC Extended Universe, Gunn portrayed both Weasel and Calendar Man in The Suicide Squad (2021). He later returned as Weasel in the DCU HBO Max series Creature Commando. His involvement in the DC universe includes both film and television portrayals of the same character.
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Full Filmography
73 titles- Nimrods (2026)
- Superman (2025) as Maxwell Lord
- Appofeniacs (2025) as Clinto Binto
- Appofeniacs (2025) Executive Producer
- Anywhere (2025) as Wade
- Close Enough To Burn (2025) as Russell
- Creature Commandos (2024) as GI Robot / Weasel (voice)
- DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (2024) as Self
- Anemoia (2024) Executive Producer
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) as Kraglin / Young Rocket (voice)
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) as Self - 'Kraglin' / On-Set 'Rocket Raccoon'
- Give Me an A (2023) as John Adams
- Peacemaker (2022) as Maxwell Lord
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as Kraglin / On-Set Rocket
- The Terminal List (2022) as Saul Agnon
- Celebrity Jeopardy! (2022) as Self - Contestant
- The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) as Kraglin
- What If...? (2021) as Kraglin (voice)
- The Suicide Squad (2021) as Weasel / Calendar Man
- Marvel Studios Legends (2021) as Kraglin (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Slugfest (2021) as Stan Lee
- I Am Mortal (2021) as The Pilot
- Agnes (2021) as Paul Satchimo
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) as On-Set Rocket / Kraglin
- Beauty Juice (2019) Executive Producer
- The Rookie (2018) as Treasure Hunter
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) as On-Set Rocket
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Kenny
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) as Kraglin / On-Set Rocket
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) as Stewart Jones
- The Belko Experiment (2017) as Marty Espenscheid
- Life After Flash (2017) as Self
- Different Flowers (2017) as Vintage Store Ken
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016) as Kirk Gleason
- Ordinary World (2016) as Ted
- A Boy Called Po (2016) as Ben
- Superstore (2015) as Card Shopper
- The Hive (2015) as Dr. Baker
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) as Kraglin / On Set Rocket
- The Giant Mechanical Man (2012) as George
- Halloween Wars (2011) as Self - Guest Judge
- Super (2010) as Toby
- Glee (2009) as Phineas Hayes
- James Gunn's PG Porn (2008) as Peppermint Patty
- James Gunn's PG Porn (2008) as Jason
- James Gunn's PG Porn (2008) as Bill Scrotey
- James Gunn's PG Porn (2008) Creator
- Sparky & Mikaela (2008) as Dude
- Humanzee! (2008) as Humanzee
- Pants on Fire (2008) as PK
- October Road (2007)
- Jesus, Mary and Joey (2006) as Stievie
- Bones (2005) as Dr. Howard Fitch
- The Man Who Invented The Moon (2003) as Sammy Hughes
- The Man Who Invented The Moon (2003) Executive Producer
- Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002)
- A Film by Kirk (2002) as Kirk Gleason
- Pearl Harbor (2001) as Traction Sailor
- Going to California (2001)
- Inside Schwartz (2001) as Focus Group Guy
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Kirk Gleason
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Mick
- DAG (2000) as Ryan
- The Michael Richards Show (2000) as Dennis
- The Specials (2000) as Alien Orphan
- The Specials (2000) Co-Producer
- Crayfish (2000)
- Angel (1999) as Lucas
- Angel (1999) as Mars
- The Auteur Theory (1999) as Tori York
- Stricken (1998) as Guffy
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Attendant
- Tromeo & Juliet (1996) as Sammy Capulet
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sean Gunn best known for?
Sean Gunn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nimrods (2026), Superman (2025), Creature Commandos (2024), DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (2024).
When and where was Sean Gunn born?
Sean Gunn was born on May 22, 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
How many credits does Sean Gunn have?
Sean Gunn has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2026.
What is Sean Gunn's background in cinema and television?
Sean Gunn, born May 22, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American male actor. He is recognized for portraying Kirk Gleason on The WB series Gilmore Girls from 2000 to 2007. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe he appears as Kraglin Obfonteri, a role that includes the films Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of th...