Dave Attell
Known for Acting · 78 credits
- Born
- 1965-01-18 (age 61)
- Place of birth
- Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
David Attell (born January 18, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer best known as the host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell, which earned him a cult following.
Known For
The Simpsons
1989
as Luke (voice)
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self
Conan
2010
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Audience Member (uncredited) / Audience Member / Frank Sinatra Jr. (uncredited) / Ron Silver (uncredited) / Frankie Carbone / Audience Member (uncredited) / Spectator (uncredited) / Dancer (uncredited)
Bob's Burgers
2011
as Scalper (voice)
TV Shows (29)
The Simpsons
1989
as Luke (voice)
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self
Conan
2010
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Audience Member (uncredited) / Audience Member / Frank Sinatra Jr. (uncredited) / Ron Silver (uncredited) / Frankie Carbone / Audience Member (uncredited) / Spectator (uncredited) / Dancer (uncredited)
Bob's Burgers
2011
as Scalper (voice)
AVN Awards
as Self - Host
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest / Self - Comedy Guest
Arrested Development
2003
as Dave Attell
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Everybody Loves Raymond
1996
as Dave
Difficult People
2015
as New York City
Ed
2000
as Brad Campbell
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2024
as Kosher Food Mart Clerk
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
as Dave (voice)
Lights Out with David Spade
2019
as Self - Panelist
Comedy Central Presents
1998
as Self
Tosh.0
2009
Cinema Insomnia
as Self
Crashing
2017
Bupkis
2023
as Park Guest
The Naked Brothers Band
2007
Mind of Mencia
2005
The Burn with Jeff Ross
2012
as Self
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
2010
as Self
Pulp Comics
1996
as himself
The Jeselnik Offensive
2013
as Self
Insomniac with Dave Attell
2001
as Self - Host
The Ron White Show
2005
Movies (49)
Scary Movie 4
2006
as Knifeman
I Feel Pretty
2018
as Really Tan Dude
Kinda Pregnant
2025
as Shirley’s Father
Trainwreck
2015
as Noam
Funny People
2009
as Dave Attell
Crazy for Love
2005
as Efram the Driver
Is This Thing On?
2025
as Cellar Comic #2
The Great Buck Howard
2008
as Las Vegas Husband
Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo
2010
as GPS (voice)
Abby Singer
2003
as Dave Attell (uncredited)
Pootie Tang
2001
as Frank
Harold
2008
as Barker
25 Sets
2019
as Self
Gilbert
2017
as Self
Dying Laughing
2017
as Self
This Is Stand-Up
2020
as Self
The Adventures of Drunky
as Demon (voice)
Heckler
2007
as Self
I Am Battle Comic
2017
Caesar's Salad
1990
as Bad Cop
Twisted Fortune
2007
as Abbot
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
as Self
Oh, Rick!
2017
as Self
Ian Fidance: Wild, Happy & Free
2024
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
2011
as Self
Comedy Central Presents: Dave Attell
1999
Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary
as Self
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
2003
as Audience Member (archive footage) (uncredited)
History of the Joke
2008
as Self
The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol
2009
as Himself
Comedy Club Greats
2007
as Self
Los Enchiladas!
1999
as Don
Dave Attell - HBO Comedy Half-Hour
1996
as Himself
I Am Comic
2010
as Self
New Car Smell
2005
as Harry
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
2021
Kill Tony: Mayhem at Madison Square Garden
2025
as Self
Dave Attell: Road Work
2014
as Himself
Hell On Wheels
2007
as Himself
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey
1998
as Self
Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns
2024
as Himself
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
2006
as Self
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge
2006
as Self
Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill
2022
as Self
Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour: Uncensored!
2005
Dave Attell: Captain Miserable
2007
as Himself
Dave Attell: Hey, Your Mouth's Not Pregnant!
2006
as Himself
The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell Volume 2
2003
as Himself
The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell Volume 1
2003
as Himself
About Dave Attell
David Attell (born January 18, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer best known as the host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell, which earned him a cult following. With 78 credits spanning from 1975 to 2025, Dave Attell has appeared in 49 films and 29 TV shows.
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Most Popular Dave Attell Movies
- Scary Movie 4 (2006) — as Knifeman
- I Feel Pretty (2018) — as Really Tan Dude
- Kinda Pregnant (2025) — as Shirley’s Father
- Trainwreck (2015) — as Noam
- Funny People (2009) — as Dave Attell
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