Ken Marino Biography

Ken Marino was born on Long Island, New York, to an Italian-American family. He studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before co-founding the sketch comedy troupe The State. The group found success on MTV with its self-titled sketch series, helping launch Ken's career in comedy.

He went on to build an extensive acting career, starring in series such as Party Down (2009-2023), Veronica Mars(2005-2019), Childrens Hospital (2008-2016), Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2016-2019), Burning Love (2012-2013), Marry Me (2014-2015), Agent Carter (2016) and The Other Two (2019-2023). He also made recurring and guest appearances on Dawson's Creek, Grey's Anatomy, Will & Grace, Monk, Charmed and Happy Endings.

In addition to acting, Ken has written and directed numerous projects. He co-wrote the films Diggers (2006), The Ten (2007), Role Models (2008) and Wanderlust (2012) with longtime collaborator David Wain, and directed episodes of series including The Goldbergs, Trophy Wife and Childrens Hospital. His film credits also include Wet Hot American Summer, We're the Millers and The Babysitter.

Ken is married to screenwriter Erica Oyama. They have two children, Ruby and Riley, both of whom are also actors.

Filmography:

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026)
For Worse (2025)
Candy Cane Lane (2023)
Susie Searches (2022)
The Main Event (2020)
The Sleepover (2020)
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)
Dog Days (2018)
The Babysitter (2017)
Masterminds (2016)
The Late Bloomer (2016)
Goosebumps (2015)
They Came Together (2014)
Veronica Mars (2014)
In a World... (2013)
Bad Milo! (2013)
We're the Millers (2013)
Wanderlust (2012)
Struck by Lightning (2012)
For a Good Time, Call... (2012)
Jeffie Was Here (2010)
Role Models (2008)
The Ten (2007)
Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
Diggers (2006)
The Baxter (2005)
Hoodwinked! (2005)
Love for Rent (2005)
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Tortilla Soup (2001)
Joe Somebody (2001)
101 Ways (The Things a Girl Will Do to Keep Her Volvo) (2000)
Love Happens (1999)
Carlo's Wake (1999)
Gattaca (1997)