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.
Known For
Homicide Detective
Married to the Mob
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
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Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Himself
Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
Dickie Bailey
Grown Ups
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Comedian
Dickie Bailey
Grown Ups 2
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Mike Cannon: Life Begins
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When Stand Up Stood Out
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Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy
Onlooker at Mansion
Crocodile Dundee II
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Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
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Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy
Delivery Boy
Cheat
Gordon Townsend
Trainwreck
Himself
Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional
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Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up
Customer
Crooked Lines
Ryan the Bum #2
Drunk Parents
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Comedy Anatomy Presents: The Jim Norton Roast
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The Patrice O'Neal Roast
Reedy
Harold
Himself
Colin Quinn: The New York Story
Kevin Connors
Sandy Wexler
Frankie Flynn
Who's the Man?
Dooley
A Night at the Roxbury
Strip Club DJ
That's My Boy
Mulligan
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Gift Shop Clerk
3 Men and a Baby
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Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
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The Roast of Rich Vos
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Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists
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Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State
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Oh, Rick!
Janitor
Hubie Halloween
Home
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Feeding America Comedy Festival
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Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
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Windy City Heat
Mr. Granger
Rehab Cabin
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Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show
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Last Laugh '04
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Colin Quinn: Stamps & Tea
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One Night Stand: Colin Quinn
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Jesters and Fools
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
45
Gender
Male
Birthday
1959-06-06
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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