Colin Quinn

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

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Gender

Male

Birthday

06-Jun-1959

Age

(67 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Colin Quinn

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.


Credits

Crooked Lines Crooked Lines (2003) Character: Customer
Johnny, Chris, Sal, and Joe are four petty crooks thrown together for the job of a lifetime. $1 million in mob money being held at a delicatessen for pick-up seems like an easy score until the bumbling quartet collaborate to mess the whole thing up. Suddenly the Brooklyn mafia and police are on their trail and the fool proof plan now looks like a death trap.
Cheat Cheat (2011) Character: Delivery Boy
With the help of his friends, an average schmuck tries pull off the near-impossible task of cheating on his girlfriend without her finding out.
Colin Quinn: The New York Story Colin Quinn: The New York Story (2016) Character: Himself
The "SNL" veteran performs his off-Broadway show about the history of New York and the people who shape its personality.
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue (1992) Character: Mulligan
Carol Leifer stars as Rusty Berman, a 1950's burlesque queen with an outrageous, risque act.
The Roast of Rich Vos The Roast of Rich Vos (2018) Character: Self
A roast in the traditional sense, where friends take down one of their own, no holds barred. In this unfiltered hour and a half, Rich Vos takes an unreasonable amount of hits from a group of comedians.
Feeding America Comedy Festival Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020) Character: Self
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.
One Night Stand: Colin Quinn One Night Stand: Colin Quinn (1992) Character: Self
Stand up special
Mike Cannon: Life Begins Mike Cannon: Life Begins (2020) Character: Self
Shot in New York City at the world famous Comedy Cellar at the Village Underground.
Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up (2024) Character: Self
Thanks for watching the special! Colin insisted we film a special in DC at a symposium of America's top psychologists and have them diagnose him. Make sure you check out CQ on the road, he's coming to your city.
Colin Quinn: Stamps & Tea Colin Quinn: Stamps & Tea (2024) Character: Self
Is this the final chapter of democracy as we know it? Join the legendary Colin Quinn as he tackles the chaos of the 2024 election, a showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. From red states to blue, Colin dissects America's love-hate relationship with politics, the rise of memes over manifestos, and why we might just be on the brink of becoming our own punchline.
Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio? Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio? (2017) Character: Self
Comedian Lou DiMaggio contemplates a comeback after a 20 year absence from the stage and seeks advice from a collection of comedy greats.
Home Home (2006) Character: N/A
Young Irish immigrant, Alan Cooke contemplates the great metropolis New York City, and the very meaning of home itself. A vivid moving and poetic portrayal of life in contemporary New York featuring a host of celebrities, native New Yorkers and immigrants via candid interviews.
Last Laugh '04 Last Laugh '04 (2004) Character: Self
Comedy Central's Last Laugh '04 was a "year-in-review" type show where comedians talked about events in 2004. The show featured stand-up sets by Norm Macdonald, Kathy Griffin, D.L. Hughley, Gerg Giraldo, Bill Engval, and Colin Quinn. It also featured a comedic sketch by Andy Dick and guest appearances by Morgan Spurlock, David Cross, Michael Moore, and Zach Galifianakis as Jesus Christ. Modest Mouse and Snoop Dogg were musical guests for the show and performed "Float On" and "Drop It Like It's Hot," two of 2004's most popular songs.
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) Character: Self
This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the importance and greatness of Pryor. Different themes are reviewed this way. Among others, they are the use of the word nigger, the way Pryor talked about racism, the fact Pryor talked openly about his own faults on-stage and the fact he didn't mince matters.
When Stand Up Stood Out When Stand Up Stood Out (2003) Character: Self
Documentary covering what came to be known as "The Boston Gold Rush" of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when Boston stand-up comedians like Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and Colin Quinn burst upon the national scene, giving audiences a taste of the hard-edged social and political commentary that came out of that city.
Colin Quinn: Long Story Short Colin Quinn: Long Story Short (2011) Character: Himself
In LONG STORY SHORT, Colin Quinn focuses his articulate brand of comedy on the demise of empires, including our own. More than standup comedy, LONG STORY SHORT is a hilarious blend of incisive observation, sharp commentary, and Colin's channeling of the personalities of the past. From Socrates to Snooki, Quinn is at his satirical best, taking on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that toppled the world's most powerful nations. Long Story Short proves that throughout human history, the joke has always been on us.
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) Character: Self
A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts. Features memorable sketches and behind the scenes dynamics.
Drunk Parents Drunk Parents (2019) Character: Ryan the Bum #2
Two drunk parents attempt to hide their ever increasing financial difficulties from their daughter and social circle through elaborate neighborhood schemes.
Who's the Man? Who's the Man? (1993) Character: Frankie Flynn
Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve it in their own unusual fashion.
Married to the Mob Married to the Mob (1988) Character: Homicide Detective
Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime world. When her husband is killed for having an affair with the mistress of mob boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo, Angela and her son depart for New York City to make a fresh start. Unfortunately, Tony has set his sights upon Angela -- and so has an undercover FBI agent looking to use her to bust Tony.
Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists (2018) Character: Self
Directors Jonathan Alter, John Block and Steve McCarthy bring New York columnists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill’s courageous writing to life, celebrating the acclaimed journalists and the city they loved.
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary (2003) Character: Self
Caustic comic Denis Leary gets a taste of his own medicine when Comedy Central hosts a celebrity roast in his honor, emceed by Jeff Garlin. Dishing out the insults are Christopher Walken, Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, Michael J. Fox and more.
Windy City Heat Windy City Heat (2003) Character: Self
A man caught up in the glamor of being a Hollywood celebrity has no idea that the production he's in is a fake.
Grown Ups 2 Grown Ups 2 (2013) Character: Dickie Bailey
Lenny has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises—the last day of school.
Rehab Cabin Rehab Cabin (2021) Character: Mr. Granger
Twenty-somethings Chloe & Dominic misguidedly kidnap their favorite former child star, Amanda Campbell, in hopes of returning her to her former glory.
The Patrice O'Neal Roast The Patrice O'Neal Roast (2003) Character: Self
Shot in 2003, the Patrice O’Neal Roast was produced by Comedy Anatomy's own Masavia Greer, along with Yumi Akiyama. It features some of the greatest comics of the New York scene, and is part of comedy history. Held at NYC's Boston Comedy Club, the Patrice O'Neal Roast was hosted by Rich Vos and featured Robert Kelly, DC Benny, Vanessa Hollingshead, Colin Quinn, Todd Barry, Jim Norton, Bill Burr, Lynne Koplitz, Ben Bailey, Keith Robinson, and most importantly, Greg Giraldo AND the great Patrice O’Neal. Rest in peace, you are both missed. Many believe Patrice was one of the greatest comics to ever hit the stage, and that he died before getting the recognition he truly deserved. This roast is a look into his life, and the comics who loved him. BE ADVISED THAT THIS WAS PERFORMED 18 YEARS AGO (in 2003, before the digital release), SO PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE PARLANCE OF THE TIMES. Quality of available recordings, at this time, is known to only be as high as 480p.
Trainwreck Trainwreck (2015) Character: Gordon Townsend
Ever since her father drilled into her head that monogamy isn't realistic, magazine writer Amy has made promiscuity her credo. As much as she enjoys an uninhibited life free of commitment, Amy is really in a rut. While writing a profile about charming and successful sports doctor Aaron Conners, she finds herself actually falling in love for the first time -- and what's more, Aaron seems to really like her too. Amy starts to wonder if it's time to clean up her act and face her fears.
Crocodile Dundee II Crocodile Dundee II (1988) Character: Onlooker at Mansion
Australian outback expert protects his New York love from gangsters who've followed her down under.
Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show (2020) Character: Self
Colin Quinn and his friends haven't performed comedy in months thanks to the pandemic. So they got together and performed in a parking lot. What could go wrong?
Hubie Halloween Hubie Halloween (2020) Character: Janitor
Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.
Harold Harold (2008) Character: Reedy
A teenager with an early onset of male-pattern baldness befriends his high school's janitor.
Sandy Wexler Sandy Wexler (2017) Character: Kevin Connors
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.
Sam Morril: Full Capacity Sam Morril: Full Capacity (2021) Character: N/A
A documentary about the comedy clubs reopening in NYC and getting back to some sense of normalcy.
Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy (2021) Character: Self
A documentary about the life and career of controversial stand-up comedian, Patrice O'Neal, who released only one special before his death in 2011.
Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional (2015) Character: Himself
Colin Quinn returns to the stage in "Unconstitutional" where he tackles 226 years of American Constitutional calamities in 70 Minutes.
Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State (2019) Character: Self
Stand-up comedian Colin Quinn calls out the hypocrisies of the left and the right in this special based on his politically charged Off-Broadway show.
Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy (2005) Character: Self
Blue collar comedian Jeff Foxworthy is skewered by his fellow comedians, friends, and others.
Grown Ups Grown Ups (2010) Character: Dickie Bailey
After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Oh, Rick! Oh, Rick! (2017) Character: Self
Redefine success through the eyes of comedy's everyman, Rick Crom.
Comedy Anatomy Presents: The Jim Norton Roast Comedy Anatomy Presents: The Jim Norton Roast (2004) Character: Self
Shot in 2004, the Roast of Jim Norton was held at the world-famous Caroline's Comedy Club in New York, NY. It features some of the greatest comics of the New York scene, and is part of comedy history. Produced by Comedy Anatomy's own Masavia Greer, along with Yumi Akiyama, the Roast of Jim Norton was hosted by Rich Vos, and featured comedians Jim Florentine, Vanessa Hollingshead, Nick DiPaolo, Greg Giraldo, Laurie Kilmartin, Colin Quinn, Rev. Bob Levy, Ross Bennett, Ben Bailey, Opie & Anthony, the late Patrice O’Neal and Greg Giraldo (rest in peace), and of course, guest of honor Jim Norton.
Comedian Comedian (2002) Character: Self
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
That's My Boy That's My Boy (2012) Character: Strip Club DJ
While in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd's world comes crashing down when Donny resurfaces just before Todd's wedding.
3 Men and a Baby 3 Men and a Baby (1987) Character: Gift Shop Clerk
Three bachelors find themselves forced to take care of a baby left by one of the guy's girlfriends.
40-Love 40-Love (2021) Character: Security Guard #1
Beek, a 22 year-old statistics wiz, believes his Moneyball-esque skills can help rising tennis star Lois Kuzenkova win the U.S. Open.
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo Give It Up for Greg Giraldo (2011) Character: Self
A tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great stand-up. It's a great way to celebrate and remember Greg, but if you want to do more than just celebrate and remember him, you now have an opportunity to help out his family too.
A Night at the Roxbury A Night at the Roxbury (1998) Character: Dooley
Despite being well into adulthood, brothers Doug and Steve Butabi still live at home and work in the flower shop owned by their dad. They exist only to hit on women at discos, though they're routinely unsuccessful until a chance run-in with Richard Grieco gets them inside the swank Roxbury club. Mistaken for high rollers, they meet their dream women, Vivica and Cambi, and resolve to open a club of their own.



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