David Wain
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring David Wain
Role Models
2008
Wanderlust
2012
Filmography
Acting (44)
2026
Christmas at the Kringlesas Noel Tannebaum
2026
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Passas People Magazine Editor Teleman Greevis
6.2
2026
The Napa Boysas Wilbur Winejudge
5.0
2025
Long Live the Stateas Self
2023
Kim's Videoas Self
6.9
2022
The Bob's Burgers Movieas Grover Fischoeder (voice)
6.9
2022
Kimias Angela's Dentist
6.2
2020
Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itselfas Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
7.6
2019
Under the Eiffel Toweras Frank
5.8
2018
Dog Daysas Wacky Wayne
6.6
2018
A Futile and Stupid Gestureas Interviewer
6.5
2018
My Dead Dad's Porno Tapesas Narrator
7.0
2017
Fun Mom Dinneras Wayne
5.7
2016
Brother Natureas Uncle Mel
5.1
2015
6.4
2015
Misery Loves Comedyas Self
6.1
2014
They Came Togetheras Keith
5.6
2013
Thanks for Sharingas Addict
6.0
2013
Hell Babyas Dr. Marsden
5.1
2013
Phone, Keys, Gumas Himself
6.5
2013
She Said, She Saidas Mediator
6.1
2012
Sleepwalk with Meas Pete
6.5
2012
Wanderlustas Himself
5.5
2009
Stella: Live in Bostonas David
5.2
2009
I Love You, Manas Wedding Photographer
6.6
2008
Birthdayas David
2008
Role Modelsas Chevron Baine
6.5
2008
The Guitaras Phone Man
5.6
2007
Heckleras Self
5.9
2007
The Tenas Abe Grossman / Cartoon Voices
4.8
2007
Deliriousas Byron
6.4
2007
Puberty: The Movieas Principal Kirkpatrick
2007
Reno 911!: Miamias Breen the Plumber
5.8
2005
The Baxteras Louis Lewis
6.0
2005
Packed Lunchas Self
4.0
2003
The Third Dateas Ralphie
5.3
2002
Stella Shorts 1998-2002as David
4.0
2000
Bamboozledas Bunning
6.3
1997
Finishing The Novelas Husband
1995
4.0
1993
7.0
1991
The Waiting Roomas Drummer (The Basketball Team)
Production & Directing (37)
2026
6.2
2026
6.2
2026
6.2
2022
5.8
2018
A Futile and Stupid GestureExecutive Producer
6.5
2018
A Futile and Stupid GestureDirector
6.5
2016
The Second Sound BarrierDirector
2015
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet HotExecutive Producer
6.4
2014
Take CareThanks
6.1
2014
They Came TogetherWriter
5.6
2014
They Came TogetherDirector
5.6
2014
They Came TogetherExecutive Producer
5.6
2013
Phone, Keys, GumDirector
6.5
2013
Brenda ForeverDirector
2012
WanderlustDirector
5.5
2012
WanderlustProducer
5.5
2012
WanderlustWriter
5.5
2008
BirthdayDirector
2008
Role ModelsScreenplay
6.5
2008
Role ModelsDirector
6.5
2007
The TenDirector
4.8
2007
The TenWriter
4.8
2007
The TenProducer
4.8
2005
Merry F#%$in' ChristmasDirector
5.5
2002
Stella Shorts 1998-2002Director
4.0
2002
Stella Shorts 1998-2002Writer
4.0
2001
Wet Hot American SummerDirector
6.2
2001
Wet Hot American SummerProducer
6.2
2001
Wet Hot American SummerScreenplay
6.2
1997
Finishing The NovelDirector
1991
Aisle SixDirector
8.0
1991
Aisle SixWriter
8.0
1991
Aisle SixStory
8.0
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Where the Fore Are We?Writer
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Where the Fore Are We?Producer
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Where the Fore Are We?Director
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