David Wain
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 1, 1969, Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
- Movies
- 57
David Benjamin Wain (born August 1, 1969) is an American comedian, writer, actor and director. He is most widely known for the feature films Role Models and Wet Hot American Summer, the 1990s' sketch comedy series The State and for directing the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. Wain was a founding member of Stella, along with Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black.
Upcoming David Wain Movies
Christmas at the Kringles
2026
October 30, 2026
MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers
Release date TBA
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2026 | Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2018 | A Futile and Stupid Gesture | Director |
| 2016 | The Second Sound Barrier | Director |
| 2014 | They Came Together | Director, Writer |
| 2013 | Phone, Keys, Gum | Director |
| 2013 | Brenda Forever | Director |
| 2012 | Wanderlust | Director, Producer, Writer |
| 2008 | Birthday | Director |
| 2008 | Role Models | Director, Screenplay |
| 2007 | The Ten | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2005 | Merry F#%$in' Christmas | Director |
| 2002 | Stella Shorts 1998-2002 | Director, Writer |
| 2001 | Wet Hot American Summer | Producer, Screenplay, Director |
| 1997 | Finishing The Novel | Director |
| 1991 | Aisle Six | Director, Writer |
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