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David Wain
David Wain was born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He met the other members of the comedy troupe The State while a film student at NYU, where he graduated from in 1991. As part of The State, he co-created and co-starred on their self-titled MTV sketch comedy show in the mid 90's. He then continued to work with his State partners on many other ...
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Writer (26 credits)
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
(TV Series) (created by - 8 episodes, 2017) (written by - 2 episodes, 2017)
- End Summer Night's Dream
(2017)
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- Dance
(2017)
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- Rain
(2017)
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- King of Camp
(2017)
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- Lunch
(2017)
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Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
(TV Series) (created by - 8 episodes, 2015) (written by - 4 episodes, 2015)
- Day Is Done
(2015)
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- Staff Party
(2015)
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- Electro/City
(2015)
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- Dinner
(2015)
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- Auditions
(2015)
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Childrens Hospital
(TV Series) (developer - 58 episodes, 2008 - 2015) (developed by - 16 episodes, 2010 - 2011) (written by - 9 episodes, 2010 - 2013)
- Kick Me
(2015)
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- Home Life of a Doctor
(2015)
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- The 27 Club
(2015)
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- Me, Owen
(2015)
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- Nils Vildervaan, Professional Interventiomalist
(2015)
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Newsreaders
(TV Series) (created by - 14 episodes, 2014 - 2015) (creator - 10 episodes, 2013)
- The Creepiest Man Alive; Bomb Sniffing Dogs
(2015)
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- The FMK Killer; Newsreaders: Behind the Scenes
(2015)
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- Jellyfish Sting Clinic; David Hasselhoff
(2015)
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- How the Sausage Is Made; Lottery Winners Lose
(2015)
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- A Billionaire Goes to Hell; Sitcom Family
(2015)
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Wainy Days
(TV Series) (creator - 35 episodes, 2007 - 2011) (writer - 12 episodes, 2007 - 2009)
- Kelly and Arielle Part 3
(2011)
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- Kelly and Arielle Part 2
(2011)
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- Kelly and Arielle Part 1
(2011)
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- Donna
(2010)
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- Rochelle: Part 1
(2009)
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Stella
(TV Series) (creator - 10 episodes, 2005) (writer - 10 episodes, 2005)
- Amusement Park
(2005)
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- Vegetables
(2005)
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- Novel
(2005)
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- Camping
(2005)
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- Meeting Girls
(2005)
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2004
Comedy Central Presents
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Stella
(2004)
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2000-2002
Sheep in the Big City
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Ewe Only Live Twice!
(2002)
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- A Star Is Shorn
(2001)
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- Belle of the Baaah
(2000)
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2000-2001
MADtv
(TV Series) (writer - 25 episodes)
- Episode #6.25
(2001)
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- Episode #6.24
(2001)
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- Episode #6.23
(2001)
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- Episode #6.21
(2001)
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- Episode #6.20
(2001)
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2000
Strangers with Candy
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- The Blank Page
(2000)
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1999
Random Play
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Episode #1.2
(1999)
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- Pilot
(1999)
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- Episode #1.4
(1999)
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1997
Apt. 2F
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Episode dated 10 October 1997
(1997)
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The State
(TV Series) (creator - 27 episodes, 1993 - 1995) (writer - 27 episodes, 1993 - 1995)
- Episode #4.3
(1995)
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- Episode #4.2
(1995)
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- Episode #4.1
(1995)
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- Episode #3.6
(1995)
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- Episode #3.5
(1995)
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1991
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
(TV Movie documentary) (as David Benjamin Wain)
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Actor (72 credits)
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Producer (20 credits)
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Director (30 credits)
Director (30 credits)
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (2 credits)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (8 credits)
Soundtrack (8 credits)
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Editor (6 credits)
Editor (6 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (7 credits)
Thanks (7 credits)
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Self (35 credits)
Self (35 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
Archive footage (1 credit)
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TV commercial for MTV (2004) See more »Official Sites:
Official SiteAlternate Names:
Stella | David B. Wain | David Benjamin WainHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Personal Quote:
At MTV, the average age at the time of everybody there was like 24. So anyway, they were like, "You don't know what you're talking about," excepting that we went back that night and shot, like, three of these pieces on a Hi8 video camera. And then we, like, snuck into NYU and edited them with a little non-linear editing, and stole props from NYU and did these three pieces. Those pieces, as like a... See more »Trivia:
Roommates with Ken Marino in college. They were introduced by mutual friend Craig Wedren, who was also his roommate. See more »Trademark:
Frequently casts Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zak Orth, A.D. Miles, Justin Theroux, Zandy Hartig and a lot of his The State (1993) cast members like Michael Ian Black, Kerri Kenney, Joe Lo Truglio, Thomas Lennon, Ken Marino and Michael Showalter.Star Sign:
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