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Ken Marino Biography
Birth Name:Kenneth Joseph Marino
Birth Place:West Islip, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Assistant director, Script department
Fast Facts
- In April 2013, he attended the Hilarity for Charity fundraiser, which benefits the Alzheimer's Association
- Was nominated for a CableACE award for his work with "The State" in 1995
- Studied acting at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg Institute
- Frequently collaborates with writer David Wain on projects
- Is primarily recognized for his take on comedic roles
- Drew inspiration from his father's past as a clam digger while writing the script for "Diggers․"
- Played a part in a pre-ride video for an Aerosmith-themed rollercoaster at a Disney theme park
Awards
- 1995CableACE-Comedy Series: nominated
- 2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs: nominated
- 2013Streamy Award-Best Male Performance: Comedy: winner
- 2013Webby Award-Video - Best Individual Performance: nominated
- 2013People's Voice-Video - Best Individual Performance: winner
- 2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
- 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program: nominated
- 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program: nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Directing in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: winner