Marc Maron

Birth Name:

Marcus David Maron

Birth Place:

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Composer, Director

Has been nominated for the Shorty Award for best podcast fo rhis show "WTF with Marc Maron․"
When he was a child, he would watch standup comedy on television, watch Woody Allen movies with his brother and stay up late on Saturdays to watch "Saturday Night Live․"
Quote: "Since I was eleven, being a standup comic is all I ever wanted to be․ I actually thought it was a noble profession․"
Quote: "To me being a comic meant to be autonomous, angry, truthful, and funny․ It meant being alive and present in the moment․"
Well known for the comedy albums "Not Sold Out," "Tickets Still Available," "Final Engagement" and "This Has to be Funny․"
Released the book "Attempting Normal" in 2013
The first several episodes of his podcast "WTF With Marc Maron" were recorded in the Air America studios after hours

2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
2018INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2019Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2019AISGE Award - Best Actor:Winner
2019IFJA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2022AISGE Award - Best Actor:Winner
2022IFJA Award - Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance:Nominated
2024WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety Specials:Nominated
2026WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety Specials:Winner

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