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Colin Quinn        

Stand-Up Comedian & Writer; Known for "Saturday Night Live" & "Trainwreck"

Colin Quinn is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer hailing from Brooklyn, Park Slope. Beginning his career as the co-host of MTV's “Remote Control,” Quinn's persistence in the comedy industry has been unyielding. His notable contributions to comedy include his time on “Saturday Night Live” from 1995 to 2000, where he anchored the popular news parody segment Weekend Update and hosted Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn."

Quinn's comedic expertise also extends to Broadway and off-Broadway performances. He has written and performed in seven comedic one-man shows, including “Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake,” “Colin Quinn: Long Story Short,” which was also an HBO special, “Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional,” available on Netflix, and “Colin Quinn: The New York Story,” directed by Jerry Seinfeld, available on Netflix as well. His most recent one-man show, “Red State Blue State,” premiered to rave reviews at The Minetta Lane Theatre in New York in January 2019 and was adapted into CNN’s first comedy special in May 2019, later streaming on Netflix in August 2019.

Quinn's filmography is also extensive. He has acted in films such as A Night at the Roxbury, the Grown Ups films, Trainwreck, and most recently in Hubie Halloween in 2020. His work in Trainwreck led to the "Trainwreck Comedy Tour" and "Tour Talk with Judd Apatow and Colin Quinn." He is also set to appear in Adam Sandler’s upcoming Netflix comedy, featuring an all-star cast.

In addition to his numerous performances, Quinn has been recognised for his unique comedic style. Comedy Central placed him at No. 56 on their list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time. Irish America magazine also honored him as one of the Top 100 Irish Americans of the year in 2004 and 2011. Quinn's first book, “The Coloring Book,” is now available from Grand Central Publishing.

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Colin Quinn and Seth Meyers Have a Post-Show Interview on ‘Late Night’
Colin Quinn Interview - SNL Alum Releases 'The Coloring Book'
We spoke with Colin Quinn about his newly released 'The Coloring Book,' a tome tackling the topics of race relations and politics.
Colin Quinn takes on race in new book - Videos - CBS News
Colin Quinn takes on race in new book. June 13, 2015, 9:33 AM |For the past 30 years, the Brooklyn native as taken his brand of standup to every corner of the ...
Colin Quinn to perform in Newton
Colin Quinn has a simple answer: Yes, absolutely. “It is supposed to be this way,” says the comedian, known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and other ...

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