Colin Quinn

Colin Quinn is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his incisive social commentary and distinctive comedic voice. Quinn gained national recognition as a cast member and writer on "Saturday Night Live," where he anchored "Weekend Update," the show's news parody segment. Before joining Saturday Night Live, Quinn served as announcer, sidekick, and co-host on MTV's game show "Remote Control."

After his tenure on Saturday Night Live, Quinn hosted Comedy Central's late-night panel show "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn," where he led discussions with prominent New York stand-up comedians on current events and social issues. The show ran for more than 200 episodes and became known for its candid debates and comedic analysis of news stories.

Quinn's film credits include roles such as Dooey in "A Night at the Roxbury," Dickey Bailey in the "Grown Ups" films, and Amy Schumer's father in "Trainwreck." He is frequently cited by comedians including Jerry Seinfeld, Tina Fey, Chris Rock, and Dave Attell as a "comic's comic" and a representative of New York comedy.

On stage, Quinn has established a reputation in the one-man show format. He premiered "Colin Quinn: Long Story Short" on Broadway, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, which offered satirical commentary on world history and was later adapted for HBO. The show earned a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special. Quinn followed with "Unconstitutional," a one-man show exploring the United States Constitution and its cultural impact. "Red State Blue State," another solo show, premiered as the first comedy special on CNN.

As an author, Quinn has extended his cultural analysis with books such as "The Coloring Book: A Comedian Solves Race Relations in America," which inspired his one-man show "The New York Story," and "Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States." He directed the HBO Max comedy special "Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show." Quinn also received the NYC Web Fest Award for Outstanding Achievement in Writing for his web series "Cop Show," a parody of police procedural formats featuring guest appearances by comedians such as Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld, which also won Best Comedy Series at the festival. Quinn was ranked No. 56 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time. Throughout his career, Quinn has blended history, politics, and observational humor into a comedic style recognized throughout the comedy industry.