---
name: "Marc Maron"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/marc-maron"
fi1m_id: "marc-maron"
imdb_id: "nm0549505"
tmdb_id: 1231717
wikidata_id: "Q3288246"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "27 September 1963"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 7
average_fi1m_score: 72
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 7
updated: "2026-09-24T19:36:20.457400+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Marc Maron

## Identity

Marc Maron

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/marc-maron
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** marc-maron
- **IMDb ID:** nm0549505
- **TMDB ID:** 1231717
- **Wikidata ID:** Q3288246
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Maron, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3288246, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0549505/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1231717

Actor. Born 27 September 1963 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 27 September 1963, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- **Active:** 2000–present
- **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 7 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 82 (1), 2010s 70 (2), 2020s 70 (4)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 70 across 7 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 7, Comedy 3, Crime 2, Music 2, Sport 2, Thriller 2
- **Screen time:** 8 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,174m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Maron, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3288246, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0549505/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1231717

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Joker*](https://film.one/film/joker.md) (63), [*Stick*](https://film.one/tv/stick.md) (58)
- **Netflix:** [*GLOW*](https://film.one/tv/glow.md) (78)
- **Disney+:** [*Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere*](https://film.one/film/springsteen-deliver-me-from-nowhere.md) (61)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Marc Maron

> Marc Maron is good at making self-doubt sound like ordinary conversation. We value his directness and the vulnerability beneath it, though small supporting parts can leave him little to do beyond being recognisable.

In *Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere* (2025), Marc Maron’s Chuck Plotkin is handed a cassette and told to turn it into a record. Somebody has a practical problem to solve, and Maron’s directness is welcome in a film so careful about its subject. We winced when the full band flattened the songs; the recording scenes make the point better than the dialogue does. Scott Cooper’s film gives him a modest task, but it points towards what we value in his acting. We rate that steadiness, even when the part itself is slight.

The semi-autobiographical television series *Maron* (2013–2016), which he starred in and produced, began close to home. *GLOW* (2017–2019) gave him Sam Sylvia, a washed-up director, and a greater distance from playing himself. His subsequent film work includes Mel in *Sword of Trust* (2019) and Sweeney in *To Leslie* (2022), opposite Andrea Riseborough. These smaller films give more room to the vulnerable acting that can be overlooked when he is being neurotic.

The familiar manner is also the limitation: another self-doubting man can look like another lightly adjusted version of Maron. His direct delivery gives dialogue a conversational ease, but it cannot by itself make a character distinct. Repeated collaboration with a director such as Lynn Shelton, with whom he made three films, seems a better use of him than a succession of brief appearances. We would rather see a film allow that vulnerability time to emerge.

*Joker* (2019) is a reminder to be cautious about the larger credits: Maron plays Gene Ufland, but Joaquin Phoenix supplies the gripping performance at the centre of Todd Phillips’s limited drama. Its repeated grievances remain a problem, however gripping Phoenix is. Neither that film nor Cooper’s earns a recommendation merely by having Maron in the cast. The Springsteen recording scenes warrant some patience if the musical process interests you. For a fuller look at Maron, try *Sword of Trust*, which gives him the lead.

## Biography

Marc Maron is an American actor, stand-up comedian and podcast host. Born on 27 September 1963 in Jersey City, New Jersey, he has appeared in numerous films and television series, often in supporting or voice roles.

His film credits include *Joker* (2019) as Gene Ufland, *Almost Famous* (2000) as the Angry Promoter, *Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates* (2016) as Randy, and *Spenser Confidential* (2020) as Wayne Cosgrove. He voiced characters in *The Bad Guys* (2022) and its sequel, *DC League of Super-Pets* (2022) as Lex Luthor, and *Adventure Time* (2010). In 2025 he portrayed Chuck Plotkin in *Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere*.

Maron is also known for hosting the podcast *WTF with Marc Maron* and for earlier television work including appearances on *Late Night with Conan O'Brien* and hosting Comedy Central's *Short Attention Span Theater*.

*Sources: themoviedb.org, variety.com, pitchfork.com, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (7)

- *Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere* (2025), Fi1m 61, as Chuck Plotkin — [page](https://film.one/film/springsteen-deliver-me-from-nowhere.md)
- *Stick* (2025), Fi1m 58, as Mitts — [page](https://film.one/tv/stick.md)
- *The Order* (2024), Fi1m 75, as Alan Berg — [page](https://film.one/film/the-order.md)
- *Reservation Dogs* (2021), Fi1m 86, as Gene — [page](https://film.one/tv/reservation-dogs.md)
- *Joker* (2019), Fi1m 63, as Gene Ufland — [page](https://film.one/film/joker.md)
- *GLOW* (2017), Fi1m 78, as Sam Sylvia — [page](https://film.one/tv/glow.md)
- *Almost Famous* (2000), Fi1m 82, as Angry Promoter — [page](https://film.one/film/almost-famous.md)

## Complete filmography (53)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *In Memoriam* (2026), as Langston · Producer
- *Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere* (2025), as Chuck Plotkin — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/springsteen-deliver-me-from-nowhere.md)
- *Marc Maron: Panicked* (2025), Executive Producer, Writer
- *The Bad Guys 2* (2025), as Snake (voice)
- *Stick* (2025), series, as Mitts — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/tv/stick.md)
- *The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis* (2025), as Snake (voice)
- *The Order* (2024), as Alan Berg — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/the-order.md)
- *Genie* (2023), as Lenny
- *Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake* (2023), series, as Squirrel (voice), Additional Voices (voice), Squirrel / Cheers Narrator (voice)
- *Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark* (2023), Executive Producer, Writer
- *Jam Van* (2023), series, as Grumpy GPS (voice)
- *To Leslie* (2022), as Sweeney · Executive Producer
- *DC League of Super-Pets* (2022), as Lex Luthor (voice)
- *Maraschino Ruby* (2022), as Snake (voice)
- *The Bad Guys* (2022), as Snake (voice)
- *Respect* (2021), as Jerry Wexler
- *Reservation Dogs* (2021), series, as Gene — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/reservation-dogs.md)
- *Worth* (2021), as Bart Cuthbert
- *Stardust* (2020), as Ron Oberman
- *Marc Maron: End Times Fun* (2020), Screenplay
- *Spenser Confidential* (2020), as Wayne Cosgrove
- *Joker* (2019), as Gene Ufland — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/joker.md)
- *Sword of Trust* (2019), as Mel · Music
- *Duck Butter* (2018), as Marc (voice)
- *Marc Maron: Too Real* (2017), Executive Producer, Writer
- *GLOW* (2017), series, as Sam Sylvia — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/glow.md)
- *Easy* (2016), series, as Jacob Malco
- *Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates* (2016), as Randy
- *Get a Job* (2016), as Motel Manager
- *Sidemen: Long Road To Glory* (2016), as Narrator (voice)
- *Marc Maron: More Later* (2015), Writer, Executive Producer
- *Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!* (2015), as Club Promoter (Uncredited)
- *Frank and Cindy* (2015), as Gilbert
- *Flock of Dudes* (2015), as Richtman
- *Harvey Beaks* (2015), series, as Randl (voice)
- *Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero* (2014), series, as Piv (voice)
- *All Wifed Out* (2013), as Stan
- *Marc Maron: Thinky Pain* (2013), Writer
- *Maron* (2013), series, as Marc Maron · Creator, Writer, Director
- *Sleepwalk with Me* (2012), as Marc
- *Sensitive Man* (2012), as Sensitivity Student
- *Adventure Time* (2010), series, as Squirrel (voice)
- *A Bad Situationist* (2008), as Mikel
- *Stalker Guilt Syndrome* (2002), as Stalker
- *Almost Famous* (2000), as Angry Promoter — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/almost-famous.md)
- *Los Enchiladas!* (1999), as Devin
- *Who's the Caboose?* (1997), as Comedian
- *HBO Comedy Half Hour: Marc Maron* (1995), Writer
- *Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist* (1995), series, as Marc (voice), Additional Writing
- *Caesar's Salad* (1990), Music
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Marc Maron (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *The Bad Guys 3*, as Snake (voice)
- *Spenser Confidential 2*, as Wayne Cosgrove

## Gallery

- ![Marc Maron](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-c42ee3b068b9.jpg) Marc Maron — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Marc_Maron_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg/1280px-Marc_Maron_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![7 Likes on Instagram 2 Comments on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/veganhouston" rel="noreferrer nofollow">veganhouston</a>: Nice!!!!! < (2013)](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-c67edf219afb.jpg) 7 Likes on Instagram 2 Comments on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/veganhouston" rel="noreferrer nofollow">veganhouston</a>: Nice!!!!! < (2013) — Stephanie from Austin TX, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/%40aschmoker_with_Marc_Maron_%289218303018%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Kara Swisher and Marc Maron at a live episode recording of On with Kara Swisher at the Tribeca Festival in 2026](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-b82b28a26add.jpg) Kara Swisher and Marc Maron at a live episode recording of On with Kara Swisher at the Tribeca Festival in 2026 — Claire Fridkin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Kara_Swisher_and_Marc_Maron_in_2026_at_a_live_episode_recording_of_On_with_Kara_Swisher_01.jpg/1280px-Kara_Swisher_and_Marc_Maron_in_2026_at_a_live_episode_recording_of_On_with_Kara_Swisher_01.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Kara Swisher and Marc Maron at a live episode recording of On with Kara Swisher at the Tribeca Festival in 2026](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-e344dbe1da2c.jpg) Kara Swisher and Marc Maron at a live episode recording of On with Kara Swisher at the Tribeca Festival in 2026 — Claire Fridkin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Kara_Swisher_and_Marc_Maron_in_2026_at_a_live_episode_recording_of_On_with_Kara_Swisher_01_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Kara_Swisher_and_Marc_Maron_in_2026_at_a_live_episode_recording_of_On_with_Kara_Swisher_01_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Marc Maron](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-1c644f1aa2f7.jpg) Marc Maron — Image via TMDB
- ![Marc Maron](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-d57a32054fa9.jpg) Marc Maron — Image via TMDB
- ![Marc Maron](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-1d10031984e7.jpg) Marc Maron — Image via TMDB
- ![Kara Swisher and Marc Maron at a live episode recording of On with Kara Swisher at the Tribeca Festival in 2026](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-bf82d0c3c5f9.jpg) Kara Swisher and Marc Maron at a live episode recording of On with Kara Swisher at the Tribeca Festival in 2026 — Claire Fridkin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Kara_Swisher_and_Marc_Maron_in_2026_at_a_live_episode_recording_of_On_with_Kara_Swisher_02.jpg/1280px-Kara_Swisher_and_Marc_Maron_in_2026_at_a_live_episode_recording_of_On_with_Kara_Swisher_02.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 5–19–2012 Check out the story at Brokelyn.com: <a href="http://brokelyn.com/the-great-googahangover-pics-from-day-1/" rel="noreferre](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-efc0ab698979.jpg) Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 5–19–2012 Check out the story at Brokelyn.com: <a href="http://brokelyn.com/the-great-googahangover-pics-from-day-1/" rel="noreferre — Timothy Krause, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Marc_Maron%2C_John_Hodgman%2C_and_Chuck_Klosterman_at_The_Great_GoogaMooga_Festival_%287235202986%29.jpg/1280px-Marc_Maron%2C_John_Hodgman%2C_and_Chuck_Klosterman_at_The_Great_GoogaMooga_Festival_%287235202986%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Marc Maron](https://film.one/media/person/7814/gallery-d841bf60e84b.jpg) Marc Maron — Image via TMDB

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