Actor · Director · Writer
David Wain
David Wain appears in 54 titles on Nahoko (26 movies and 28 TV shows), released between 2001 and 2026. Best known for Role Models, Wanderlust and Wet Hot American Summer.
- Born
- 1 August 1969 (57 years old)
- Birthplace
- Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
- Also known as
- David Benjamin wain
- Activities
- Actor · Director · Writer · Producer · Creator
- Nationality
- United States
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Known for
★ 6.8Rent/BuyRole Models2008
★ 5.6Rent/BuyWanderlust2012
★ 6.5Rent/BuyWet Hot American Summer2001
★ 5.6
They Came Together2014
★ 7.3
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp2015
★ 7.0
The Bob's Burgers Movie2022
★ 6.7A Futile and Stupid Gesture2018
★ 4.9The Ten2007
★ 5.0Hell Baby2013
★ 6.8Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later2017
★ 7.8Childrens Hospital2008
★ 7.7
Superjail!2007Where to watch
United States
42 of their 54 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
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.
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1983
- Titles on Nahoko
- 26 movies and 28 TV shows
- Main genres
- Comedy, Romance, Animation
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.5 IMDb
- Most voted
- Role Models
- Box office
- $153.9M, led by Role Models ($92.4M)
Frequent collaborators
Paul Rudd6 titles together
Michael Showalter4 titles together
Marguerite Moreau3 titles together
Ken Marino3 titles together
Michael Ian Black2 titles together
Rob Huebel2 titles together
Rob Corddry2 titles together
Fred Melamed2 titles togetherFilmography 54
2026
- Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex PassMovieMovie · as People Magazine Editor Teleman Greevis · Director · Writer · ProducerRent/Buy★ 6.1
2023
- History of the World: Part IITV showTV show · as Bishop · 1 episode★ 5.5
- Kim's VideoMovieMovie · as themselves
★ 6.9
2022
- KimiMovieMovie · as Angela's Dentist
★ 6.3 - The Bob's Burgers MovieMovieMovie · as Grover Fischoeder (voice)★ 7.0
- MurdervilleTV showTV show · as Magic Melvin · 1 episode★ 6.9
2021
- The Sex Lives of College GirlsTV showTV show · as Craig Hennessey · 1 episode★ 7.7
2020
- Derek DelGaudio's In & Of ItselfMovieMovie · as themselves (uncredited)★ 8.2
- Medical PoliceTV showTV show · as Jim Davidson · Director · Writer · Executive producer · Creator · 10 episodes★ 6.1
2019
- Miracle WorkersTV showTV show · as HOA Member · Director · 2 episodes
★ 7.1
2018
- A Futile and Stupid GestureMovieMovie · as Interviewer · Director · Executive producer★ 6.7
- Dog DaysMovieMovie · as Wacky Wayne
★ 6.2 - Under the Eiffel TowerMovieMovie · as Frank★ 5.5
2017
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterTV showTV show · as Yaron / Bill Clinton · Director · Writer · Executive producer · Creator · 8 episodes★ 6.8
- Fun Mom DinnerMovieMovie · as WayneRent/Buy★ 5.3
2016
- TeachersTV showTV show · as Pastor Ted · 3 episodes
★ 6.7 - Brother NatureMovieMovie · as Uncle Mel
★ 4.9
2015
- SuperstoreTV showTV show · as Dan · 3 episodes★ 7.8
- YoungerTV showTV show · as Hugh Shirley · 2 episodes★ 7.7
- Fresh Off the BoatTV showTV show · as Reggie · 1 episode★ 7.7
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampTV showTV show · as Yarin · Director · Writer · Executive producer · Creator · 8 episodes★ 7.3
- Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet HotMovieMovie · as themselves · Executive producer
★ 7.0 - Misery Loves ComedyMovieMovie · as themselves
★ 6.3
2014
- Broad CityTV showTV show · as Maureen’s ex · 1 episode★ 8.4
- They Came TogetherMovieMovie · as Keith · Director · Writer · Executive producer★ 5.6
- A to ZTV showTV show · Director★ 6.7
2013
- Hell BabyMovieMovie · as Dr. Marsden★ 5.0
- Another PeriodTV showTV show · as Albert Downsy, Jr. · 32 episodes★ 7.4
2012
- WanderlustMovieMovie · as themselves · Director · Writer · ProducerRent/Buy★ 5.6
- Thanks for SharingMovieMovie · as Addict★ 6.4
- Key and PeeleTV showTV show · as Person at People Park #6 · 1 episode
★ 8.3 - Sleepwalk with MeMovieMovie · as Pete★ 6.7
- Burning LoveTV showTV show · as Reg Durjmah · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.9
2011
- New GirlTV showTV show · as Male Race Participant · Director · 1 episode★ 7.8
- Bob's BurgersTV showTV show · as Courtney / Grover (voice) · 12 episodes★ 8.2
2009
- I Love You, ManMovieMovie · as Wedding Photographer★ 7.0
- Party DownTV showTV show · Director★ 8.2
2008
- Role ModelsMovieMovie · as Chevron Baine · Director · WriterRent/Buy★ 6.8
- Childrens HospitalTV showTV show · as David Wain / Rabbi Jewy McJewJew / Square Dance Caller · Director · Writer · Executive producer · Creator · 63 episodes★ 7.8
2007
- Reno 911!: MiamiMovieMovie · as Breen the PlumberRent/Buy★ 5.9
- The TenMovieMovie · as Abe Grossman / Cartoon Voices · Director · Writer · Producer★ 4.9
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!TV showTV show · as Shell Dante · 1 episode
★ 7.7 - Superjail!TV showTV show · as The Warden (voice) · 36 episodes★ 7.7
- HecklerMovieMovie · as themselves
★ 6.1
2006
- DeliriousMovieMovie · as Byron★ 6.4
2005
- American Dad!TV showTV show · as Mailroom Guy (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.4
- The BaxterMovieMovie · as Louis Lewis★ 6.4
- StellaTV showTV show · Director · Writer · Producer · Creator★ 8.1
2003
- Reno 911!TV showTV show · as Sensual Masseuse / Sam · 1 episode★ 8.0
2001
- Wet Hot American SummerMovieMovie · Director · Writer · ProducerRent/Buy★ 6.5
2000
- BamboozledMovieMovie · as BunningRent/Buy★ 6.7
- Sheep in the Big CityTV showTV show · Writer★ 6.9
1999
- Strangers with CandyTV showTV show · Writer★ 8.1
1993
- The StateTV showTV show · as Various Characters · Producer · 24 episodesRent/Buy★ 8.4
More credits 32
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2026
- Christmas at the KringlesMovieMovie · as Noel Tannebaum
- The Napa BoysMovieMovie · as Wilbur Winejudge
2025
- Long Live the StateMovieMovie · as themselves
2024
- Mr. ThrowbackTV showTV show · Director
2022
- Reno 911! DefundedTV showTV show
2019
- Oh Jerome, NoTV showTV show · as Dan 2 · 1 episode
2018
- My Dead Dad's Porno TapesMovieMovie · as themselves
2016
- The Second Sound BarrierMovieMovie · Director
2015
- Weird LonersTV showTV show · as Howard · 2 episodes
2013
- Brenda ForeverMovieMovie · Director
- Phone, Keys, GumMovieMovie · as themselves · Director
- She Said, She SaidMovieMovie · as Mediator
2012
- The Greatest Event in Television HistoryTV showTV show · as Bell Taint · 1 episode
2010
- The Webventures of Justin and AldenTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode
2009
- Stella: Live in BostonMovieMovie · as David
2008
- BirthdayMovieMovie · as David · Director
- The GuitarMovieMovie · as Phone Man
2007
- Puberty: The MovieMovieMovie · as Principal Kirkpatrick
- Wainy DaysTV showTV show · Creator
2005
- I Love the '90s: Part DeuxTV showTV show
- Merry F#%$in' ChristmasMovieMovie · Director
- Packed LunchMovieMovie · as themselves
2004
- My Coolest YearsTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode
2003
- The Third DateMovieMovie · as Ralphie
2002
- Stella Shorts 1998-2002MovieMovie · as David · Director · Writer
1999
- Random PlayTV showTV show
1997
- Finishing The NovelMovieMovie · as Husband · Director
1995
- The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween SpecialMovieMovie · as Various
1993
- The WaitersMovieMovie
1991
- Aisle SixMovieMovie · Director · Writer · Story
- The Waiting RoomMovieMovie · as Drummer (The Basketball Team)
1983
- Friday Night VideosTV showTV show