Ken Marino

Ken Marino's Other Film Credits:
Carlo's Wake (1999) as Antonio Torello
Rockin' Roller Coaster (1999)
Duncan Removed (2006) as Ben
Diggers (2006) as Lozo
The Ten (2007) as Dr. Glenn Richie and Cartoon Voices
Reno 911!: Miami (2007) as Deaf Tattoo Artist

Ken wrote and directed the Wainy Days episode "Wainy Nights" in 2007. He also directed one other episode of that show called "Happy Endings" that same year.

Ken Marino and long-time writing partner David Wain were roommates in college. They co-wrote the movie The Ten. They were also writers for MTV's The State.

In 1996, Ken appeared in the theatrical production of Valley of the Dolls in the Square Downtown in New York City. He also toured around the US for the plays A Few Good Men and Molt.

Ken is of Italian descent.

As a writer, Ken was inspired by movies like Diner, The Ice Storm, Meaning of Life, The Jerk, and Breaking Away.

Ken married actress/writer Erica Oyama in 2005. They have one child together.

Ken comes from a family of clam diggers. His father, uncles, and grandfather all worked as clam diggers.

Ken loves watching horror movies. Among the movies that he likes are Last House on the Left, the first installment of The Hills Have Eyes, The Shining, and Mother's Day.

Ken wrote, produced, and starred in Diggers, a dramedy film set in the 70s and based on his childhood years in New York.

He is 6' (1.83m) tall.

Ken joined up with the gang that would become The State in the early 90s, the hilarious comedy show that aired on MTV from 1994-1995.

Ken studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute, NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, and at the Circle Rep Summer School of the Arts.

Ken is the oldest cast member of The State. He is about two years older than the others.