Colin Quinn

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Comedian

Birth Date: June 6, 1959

Age: 63 years old

Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York

Living by the comedian's rule that nothing is sacred, stand-up comic Colin Quinn was unflinchingly honest when tackling controversial issues like politics and religion, while having no qualms about giving blow-by-blow details of his crazy sexual escapades. But it was that edgy, no-holds-barred approach to comedy - coupled with his trademark gravely voice and mush-mouthed delivery - that made Quinn stand out from the pack. He spent his early career writing for comedy shows like "In Living Color" (Fox, 1990-94) before landing a highly coveted spot on "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ), taking over as host of "Weekend Update" in 1998. Unfortunately, Quinn was never fully comfortable in the anchor's seat and fans of the show found it difficult to accept him as Norm Macdonald's replacement. After a few failed attempts at hosting his own comedy talk show, Quinn found his footing on the series "The Colin Quinn Show" (Comedy Central, 2003-04), where, along with his comedy club cronies, he threw hilarious barbs at the world or at each other. In 2010, he embarked on his one-man Broadway show, "Colin Quinn: Long Story Short," which earned critical acclaim and went on to become an award-worthy HBO special. The show served as another platform where the talented performer once again showcased his quick wit and uncompromising style of comedy.

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A Toast to 2022!

Self
TV Show
2022

Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is EasyStream

Self
TV Show
2021

Rehab Cabin

Actor
Mr. Granger
Movie
2021

Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy ShowStream

Actor
TV Show
2020

Mike Cannon: Life Begins

Actor
TV Show
2020

Red State Blue State with Colin Quinn: A CNN Original Series Special Presentation

Actor
TV Show
2019

The Stand-Up Show With Katherine Ryan

Guest
TV Show
2019

Today 3rd Hour

Guest
TV Show
2018

Profile by BuzzFeed News

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TV Show
2018

The United Nations of Comedy

Actor
TV Show
2018

Live with Kelly and Ryan

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TV Show
2017

Talk Show the Game ShowStream

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TV Show
2017

Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?

Self
Movie
2017

Colin Quinn: The New York StoryStream

Executive Producer
TV Show
2016

Colin Quinn: The New York StoryStream

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TV Show
2016

Colin Quinn: The New York StoryStream

Screenwriter
TV Show
2016

Match GameStream

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TV Show
2016

Big Jay Oakerson's What's Your F... Deal?!

Guest Star
TV Show
2016

A Toast to 2015!

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2015

The Daily Show With Trevor NoahStream

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2015

The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream

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2015

Ice & Coco

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2015

The Jim Gaffigan ShowStream

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Himself
TV Show
2015
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Jim Gaffigan Show: Extras

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2015

The Chris Gethard ShowStream

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2015

Trainwreck

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Gordon
Movie
2015

The Meredith Vieira Show

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2014

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Single Shots

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2014

Late Night With Seth MeyersStream

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2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream

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TV Show
2014

Grown Ups 2

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Dickie Bailey
Movie
2013

Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell

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TV Show
2012

Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeStream

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2012

GirlsStream

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Hermie
TV Show
2012
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CBS This Morning: Saturday

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2012

Colin Quinn Long Story Short

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2011

The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS

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2010

ConanStream

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2010

George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight

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2010

The Marriage Ref

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2010

Grown Ups

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Dickie Bailey
Movie
2010

The Wanda Sykes Show

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2009

The Joy Behar Show

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2009

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

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2009

The Wendy Williams Show

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2008

Harold

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Reedy
Movie
2008

Today With Kathie Lee & Hoda

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2007

Rachael RayStream

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2006

The Martha Stewart Show

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2005

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet ...

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TV Show
2003

Tough Crowd's Tough Cuts Vol. 2

Host
TV Show
2003

Tough Crowd's Tough Cuts Vol. 1

Host
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2003

Real Time With Bill MaherStream

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2003

Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn

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2002

Comedian

Self
Movie
2002

Caroline's Comedy Hour

Host
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2000

The Daily Show With Jon StewartStream

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1999

A Night at the RoxburyStream

Actor
Dooey
Movie
1998
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The View

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TV Show
1997

Crooked Lines

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Annoying Customer
Movie
1997

Theater Talk

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1996

Chris Rock ShowStream

Guest
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1996

Late Show With David Letterman

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TV Show
1993

Who's the Man?

Actor
Frankie Flynn
Movie
1993

One-Night Stand

Actor
TV Show
1989

Rock 'n' Roll Hotel

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DJ
Movie
1983

Good Morning America

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1975

Saturday Night LiveStream

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1975

Saturday Night LiveStream

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TV Show
1975

TodayStream

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1952

TodayStream

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TV Show
1952

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