Brent Weinbach
Biography
Brent Weinbach's stand-up comedy is weird and stupid and visual and post-modern and random and other stuff. He also has a t-shirt with his name and his face on it. Brent is a recipient of the Andy Kaufman Award, which recognizes innovation in stand-up comedy. He is also responsible for various internet video sensations such as Gangster Party Line, Mind Jack, and Ultimate Drumming Technique, as well as the cult web series, Pound House. Brent has appeared on Conan, Lopez Tonight, Comedy Central (The Meltdown, @midnight, Kroll Show, Another Period), IFC, ABC, and Adult Swim, and also toured with the Comedians of Comedy.
Known For & Full Filmography23 Titles
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Greg
The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.
Drama Series - 2013, 16 episodes • as Self
Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on the day's pop culture.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as JT (voice)
In a world of noise, Clarence is a jar of sunshine, pure and simple. He sees the world only in his favorite colors: goofy grape and neon green. Clarence values his friends Jeff and Sumo and his mother Mary more than gold. No matter what happens, good or bad, nothing brings Clarence down.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Lee (voice)
A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Scoops LaPue
Set at the turn of the century, “Another Period” follows the misadventures of the Bellacourts, Newport, RI’s first family, who have absolutely nothing to offer to the world, but who have so much money it doesn’t matter. The series focuses on sisters “Lillian” and “Beatrice”, who care only about how they look, what parties they attend and becoming famous, which is a lot harder in 1902.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Brett the Young Intern
Tim and Eric's dark comedy anthology series.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Andy
The comic/folk duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci hit prime time with their act in this scripted series for IFC. It follows hard-working underdogs trying to make their mark in comedy while muddling through messy dating scenarios, and doing so by performing one satirical (and often quite saucy) song after another. Nothing stops the ukulele- and guitar-wielding twosome from singing about life's unspoken truths, despite it leaving them detached from their peers. The series is titled after Lindhome and Micucci's band name, inspired by "two famous rock 'n' roll second bananas," Art Garfunkel and John Oates.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Flark
A group of young L.A. professionals navigate the ups and downs of life and love. When they’re ready to unpack it all, they meet at their favorite local bar for a “wine down.”
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Self
Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self
With a little help from her friends, Jenny Lewis hosts a three hour telethon featuring music, magic, and a call-in hotline.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self
Comedians take a hilariously uncensored look at a taboo topic, sharing their most embarrassing stories about an act that everyone can relate to.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Waiter
Waking from a one-night stand that neither remembers, Micah and Joanne find themselves wandering the streets of San Francisco, sharing coffee and conversation and searching for a deeper connection.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Uber Driver
It's the Fourth of July in Los Angeles, and Jamie, a broke illustrator who is behind on his rent, tries to throw a cookout while his overbearing roommate is out of town, but everything seems to go wrong.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Neighbor
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Kevin Cox
Lloyd robs a convenience store to help his girlfriend out of debt. To escape the cops, Lloyd breaks into a woman's home, locks himself in her bedroom and holds her cat hostage.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Matt
Fearing her own, displacement, Anna torments her stepbrother's new fiancee.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Himself
Brent Weinbach is weird. In this show, Brent attempts to adjust his quirky personality so that he can fit in with the world around him, which would be valuable to his career as a comedian and entertainer. Through an absurd and abstract discourse, Brent explores the ways in which he can appeal to a broader, mainstream audience, so that ultimately, he can become successful in show business.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Himself
Oakland-bred comic and best-selling author Moshe Kasher comes back to the Bay Area in this standup special. Back on his home turf, Kasher finds comedy in these uproarious stories about the people he's met -- and how they see him. Recorded live at the New Parish nightclub in January 2012.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Jared
A guy breaks up with his girlfriend on his 30th birthday, moments before discovering she has thrown him a surprise birthday party.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Mr. Jacoby
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Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Ghost Husband
A procrastinating writer stays in an Airbnb to get some work done, but after an unexpected visitor arrives, he finds himself in an increasingly unsettling set of situations that he can't explain.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Recreation of the 1992 music video for "Why" by Annie Lennox, with a side-by-side comparison to the original. 2016 on the left, 1992 on the right. Originally posted on Funny or Die (without side-by-side comparison).
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
Stand-up comedian Brent Weinbach covers a variety of pop culture topics such as identity, lifestyle, and Michael Jackson, all through his deadpan, absurd style and incorporating physical humor, impressions, wordplay, and music.