Acting
David Wain
Born 1 August 1969 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
142 credits
David Benjamin Wain (born August 1, 1969) is an American comedian, writer, actor and director. He is most widely known for the feature films Role Models and Wet Hot American Summer, the 1990s' sketch comedy series The State and for directing the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. Wain was a founding member of Stella, along with Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black.
Known for
Acting 77
- TBAMTV: The State, Skits and StickersFilm
- TBAUntitled Kestrin Pantera Indie ProjectFilm
- 2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassFilmPeople Magazine Editor Teleman Greevis
- 2026The Napa BoysFilmWilbur Winejudge
- 2026Christmas at the KringlesFilmNoel Tannebaum
- 2025Long Live the StateFilmSelf
- 2023History of the World: Part IISeriesBishop
- 2023Kim's VideoFilmSelf
- 2022The Bob's Burgers MovieFilmGrover Fischoeder (voice)
- 2022KimiFilmAngela's Dentist
- 2022MurdervilleSeriesMagic Melvin
- 2022Reno 911! DefundedSeries
- 2021The Sex Lives of College GirlsSeriesCraig Hennessey
- 2020Medical PoliceSeriesJim Davidson
- 2020Derek DelGaudio's In & of ItselfFilmSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)
- 2019Miracle WorkersSeriesHOA Member
- 2019Under the Eiffel TowerFilmFrank
- 2019Oh Jerome, NoSeriesDan 2
- 2018Dog DaysFilmWacky Wayne
- 2018A Futile and Stupid GestureFilmInterviewer
- 2018My Dead Dad's Porno TapesFilmNarrator
- 2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterSeriesYaron / Bill Clinton
- 2017Fun Mom DinnerFilmWayne
- 2016TeachersSeriesPastor Ted
- 2016Brother NatureFilmUncle Mel
- 2015SuperstoreSeriesDan
- 2015Fresh Off the BoatSeriesReggie
- 2015YoungerSeriesHugh Shirley
- 2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampSeriesYarin
- 2015Another PeriodSeriesAlbert Downsy, Jr.
- 2015Weird LonersSeriesHoward
- 2015Misery Loves ComedyFilmSelf
- 2015Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet HotFilmSelf
- 2014Broad CitySeriesMaureen’s ex
- 2014They Came TogetherFilmKeith
- 2013Thanks for SharingFilmAddict
- 2013Hell BabyFilmDr. Marsden
- 2013She Said, She SaidFilmMediator
- 2013Phone, Keys, GumFilmHimself
- 2012Key & PeeleSeriesPerson at People Park #6
- 2012WanderlustFilmHimself
- 2012Burning LoveSeriesReg Durjmah
- 2012Sleepwalk with MeFilmPete
- 2012The Greatest Event in Television HistorySeriesBell Taint
- 2011Bob's BurgersSeriesCourtney (voice), Grover (voice)
- 2011New GirlSeriesMale Race Participant
- 2010The Webventures of Justin and AldenSeriesSelf
- 2009I Love You, ManFilmWedding Photographer
- 2009Stella: Live in BostonFilmDavid
- 2008Childrens HospitalSeriesDavid Wain, Rabbi Jewy McJewJew, Square Dance Caller
- 2008Role ModelsFilmChevron Baine
- 2008Superjail!SeriesThe Warden (voice)
- 2008The GuitarFilmPhone Man
- 2008BirthdayFilmDavid
- 2007Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!SeriesShell Dante
- 2007Reno 911!: MiamiFilmBreen the Plumber
- 2007The TenFilmAbe Grossman / Cartoon Voices
- 2007DeliriousFilmByron
- 2007HecklerFilmSelf
- 2007Puberty: The MovieFilmPrincipal Kirkpatrick
- 2005American Dad!SeriesMailroom Guy (voice)
- 2005The BaxterFilmLouis Lewis
- 2005StellaSeries
- 2005I Love the '90s: Part DeuxSeries
- 2005Packed LunchFilmSelf
- 2004My Coolest YearsSeriesHimself
- 2003Reno 911!SeriesSam, Sensual Masseuse
- 2003The Third DateFilmRalphie
- 2002Stella Shorts 1998-2002FilmDavid
- 2000BamboozledFilmBunning
- 1999Random PlaySeries
- 1997Finishing The NovelFilmHusband
- 1995The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween SpecialFilmVarious
- 1994The StateSeriesVarious Characters
- 1993The WaitersFilm
- 1991The Waiting RoomFilmDrummer (The Basketball Team)
- 1983Friday Night VideosSeries
Directing 27
- TBAMTV: The State, Skits and StickersFilmDirector
- TBAWhere the Fore Are We?FilmDirector
- 2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassFilmDirector
- 2024Mr. ThrowbackSeriesDirector
- 2020Medical PoliceSeriesDirector
- 2019Miracle WorkersSeriesDirector
- 2018A Futile and Stupid GestureFilmDirector
- 2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterSeriesDirector
- 2016The Second Sound BarrierFilmDirector
- 2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampSeriesDirector
- 2014They Came TogetherFilmDirector
- 2014A to ZSeriesDirector
- 2013Phone, Keys, GumFilmDirector
- 2013Brenda ForeverFilmDirector
- 2012WanderlustFilmDirector
- 2011New GirlSeriesDirector
- 2009Party DownSeriesDirector
- 2008Childrens HospitalSeriesDirector
- 2008Role ModelsFilmDirector
- 2008BirthdayFilmDirector
- 2007The TenFilmDirector
- 2005StellaSeriesDirector
- 2005Merry F#%$in' ChristmasFilmDirector
- 2002Stella Shorts 1998-2002FilmDirector
- 2001Wet Hot American SummerFilmDirector
- 1997Finishing The NovelFilmDirector
- 1991Aisle SixFilmDirector
Writing 16
- TBAWhere the Fore Are We?FilmWriter
- 2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassFilmWriter
- 2020Medical PoliceSeriesWriter
- 2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterSeriesWriter
- 2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampSeriesWriter
- 2014They Came TogetherFilmWriter
- 2012WanderlustFilmWriter
- 2008Childrens HospitalSeriesWriter
- 2008Role ModelsFilmScreenplay
- 2007The TenFilmWriter
- 2005StellaSeriesWriter
- 2002Stella Shorts 1998-2002FilmWriter
- 2001Wet Hot American SummerFilmScreenplay
- 2000Sheep in the Big CitySeriesWriter
- 1999Strangers with CandySeriesWriter
- 1991Aisle SixFilmStory, Writer
Created 6
Production 14
- TBAWhere the Fore Are We?FilmProducer
- 2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassFilmProducer
- 2020Medical PoliceSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2018A Futile and Stupid GestureFilmExecutive Producer
- 2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2015Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet HotFilmExecutive Producer
- 2014They Came TogetherFilmExecutive Producer
- 2012WanderlustFilmProducer
- 2008Childrens HospitalSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2007The TenFilmProducer
- 2005StellaSeriesProducer
- 2001Wet Hot American SummerFilmProducer
- 1994The StateSeriesProducer
Crew 2
Filmography from TMDB.