Colin Quinn
Acting1959Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
Colin Edward Quinn (born June 6, 1959) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. On television, he is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update, on MTV's 1980s game show Remote Control, where he served as the announcer/sidekick, and as host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Notable film work includes his role as Dooey in A Night at the Roxbury, Dickey Bailey in the Grown Ups films and playing Amy Schumer's father in the film Trainwreck. Comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Attell cite him as the quintessential New York comedian.
Known For
Acting History
Future
Jesters and Fools
as Self
2024
2021
40-Love
as Security Guard #1
Rehab Cabin
as Mr. Granger
2020
Hubie Halloween
as Janitor
Mike Cannon: Life Begins
as Self
Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show
Executive Producer
2019
Drunk Parents
as Ryan the Bum #2
Lights Out with David Spade
TVas Self• 1 eps
Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State
Screenplay
2018
2017
2016
Colin Quinn: The New York Story
as Himself
Horace and Pete
TVas Jimmy• 10 eps
2015
Trainwreck
as Gordon Townsend
Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional
as Himself
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TVas Self
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
TVas Self / Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TVas Self / Self - Entertainment Guest
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
TVas Voice Over (voice)• 1 eps
2013
Grown Ups 2
as Dickie Bailey
2012
That's My Boy
as Strip Club DJ
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
TVas Self• 1 eps
2011
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
as Self
Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
as Himself
Cheat
as Delivery Boy
The Marriage Ref
TVas Self - Panelist• 1 eps
2010
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TVas Self - Guest
2008
Harold
as Reedy
2006
2005
2004
2003
Crooked Lines
as Customer
Windy City Heat
as Self
When Stand Up Stood Out
as Self
The Patrice O'Neal Roast
as Self
Comedy Central Roasts
TVas Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TVas Self
2002
1998
A Night at the Roxbury
as Dooley
1997
The View
TVas Self
1996
1995
The Larry Sanders Show
TVas Cully• 1 eps
1993
Who's the Man?
as Frankie Flynn
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TVas Self - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
TVas Self - Comedian
1988
Crocodile Dundee II
as Onlooker at Mansion
Married to the Mob
as Homicide Detective
The Cosby Show
TVas Davey Herbeck• 1 eps
MTV Video Music Awards
TVas Self - Preshow Host• 1 eps
1987
3 Men and a Baby
as Gift Shop Clerk
Remote Control
TVas himself• 6 eps
1975
Saturday Night Live
TVas Self - Various Characters / Self - Cameo (uncredited)