Biography

Dino Stamatopoulos is an American television writer, producer, actor, and voice artist known for his offbeat comedic sensibilities and cult-favorite projects. He began his career writing for influential sketch shows such as The Ben Stiller Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Mr. Show with Bob and David, and The Dana Carvey Show, earning an Emmy Award for his work early on. He later made a significant mark in adult animation, creating the acclaimed stop-motion series Moral Orel and Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole for Adult Swim. Stamatopoulos is also known for his role as Star-Burns on NBC’s Community, where he served as both a recurring actor and a consulting producer. Beyond writing and acting, he co-founded the animation studio Starburns Industries, which produced the Oscar-nominated film Anomalisa. His work often blends dark humor with emotional depth, making him a unique voice in American television and animation.

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View Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975Series
7.0
View Community
Community

Community

2009Series
8.0
View Mr. Show with Bob and David
Mr. Show with Bob and David

Mr. Show with Bob and David

1995Series
7.6
View Animals.
Animals.

Animals.

2016Series
6.2
View Moral Orel
Moral Orel

Moral Orel

2005Series
8.0
View TV Funhouse
TV Funhouse

TV Funhouse

2000Series
6.4
View Saturday TV Funhouse
Saturday TV Funhouse

Saturday TV Funhouse

Series
10.0
View Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

2010Series
7.4
View The Drinky Crow Show
The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

2008Series
7.9
View High School USA!
High School USA!

High School USA!

2013Series
6.5
View Breathing Room
Breathing Room

Breathing Room

1996Film0
View Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story

Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story

2017Film0