Many fans know Ken Marino from TV shows like Reno 911! and Party Down. However, the comedian has acted in several different films. He appears in the work of his collaborators from The State like Role Models. Some fans call Role Models one of Paul Rudd’s most underrated movies.
He also takes supporting roles in movies like Veronica Mars. Marino’s comedy skills come out in many of his films, from acting as the deadpan straight man to goofy characters reminiscent of Party Down’s Ron Donald. Fans have taken to IMDb to rate the best movies Ken Marino has appeared in.
The Baxter — 6.5
Writer and director Michael Showalter presents a charming comedy in The Baxter. He also stars in the film as Elliot Sherman. Elliot is used to being the second choice in his romantic endeavors until he meets an interesting woman in Michelle Williams’ Cecil Mills.
However, they couldn’t have met at a worse time: just as he finalizes plans for a wedding with a different woman. Ken Marino has a small appearance as Jack Mechanic at the end of the film. He is one of several players from The State who come together to make The Baxter shine.
Wet Hot American Summer — 6.6
Fans consider Wet Hot American Summer one of director David Wain’s best movies. The cult hit follows the events of the last day of summer camp for a group of camp counselors. It satirizes other college summer camp romps with an ensemble cast of comedic actors.
Ken Marino plays Victor Pulak. Victor boasts about being a Cassanova until it’s revealed he is all talk. Fans of the movie might call his arc hilarious with now-iconic moments like when he crashes the camp’s van in his odyssey to return to Abby Bernstein.
Tortilla Soup — 6.7
Tortilla Soup is a dramedy from the early 2000s. It presents the story of Martin Naranjo, a chef in Los Angeles. He lives with his three adult daughters. The story unfolds as Martin’s kids develop relationships and careers outside the walls of their home.
Ken Marino plays Jeff. It is a supporting role. Fans of the movie might say it is a cute story featuring funny and well-executed performances. Others might say it has a warm feel which Marino helps cultivate.
In A World… — 6.7
An original story is presented in In A World… Its characters come together in the world of trailer voice-overs. It stars Lake Bell, who also directs and wrote the film. She plays Carol Solomon, who aspires to narrate movie trailers.
Carol snatches up a coveted voice-over job from Ken Marino’s Gustav Warner, and the events of the film follow. Devotees of In A World… might say the movie presents a unique script and that Marino lights up his time on screen with funny moments.
Veronica Mars — 6.8
Veronica Mars brings the TV series of the same name to the world of film. It follows Kristen Bell’s Veronica as she returns to her hometown to investigate a murder. The movie follows the events of the final season of the series.
Ken Marino plays Vinnie Van Lowe. His arc concerns filming celebrities surreptitiously, and Mars uses the videos to help her investigation. Fans of Marino might say he adds comedic relief to the movie coming from the cult TV series.
Role Models — 6.8
Some fans call Role Models a forgotten hilarious comedy from the 2000s. Paul Rudd and Sean William Scott star as two energy drink spokespeople who join a big brother program helping out young men after falling into some legal trouble.
Ken Marino plays Jim, father to Christopher Mintz-Plasse’s Augie. Paul Rudd’s Dannie is Augie’s “big brother.” Marino plays a supporting role, but some fans might say he gives the film some of its funniest lines as Augie’s negligent apathetic father.
Love For Rent — 6.9
Love For Rent is a romantic comedy from the mid-2000s. It tells the story of Sofia, an international college student. She becomes a surrogate mother to a rich couple in order to help with financial problems surrounding her visa.
Ken Marino has a prominent role. He plays Sofia’s doctor Neil Gardner. As Sofia’s surrogate journey develops, so does her and Neil’s relationship. The film presents a charming story, and Marino fans might say he helps develop its story and humor.
We’re The Millers — 7.0
Jason Sudeikis stars in We’re The Millers as David Clark. Clark is the patriarch of a fake family, “the Millers.” He and three associates are scammers who embark on a journey to smuggle drugs into the U.S. and make a big payday.
Jennifer Aniston plays Rose O’Reilly, a stripper who poses as Sarah Miller, the family’s matriarch. Ken Marino plays Todd, Rose’s boss and owner of the club she works at. Fans might say his role is small but memorable.
Gattaca — 7.8
Some audiences call Gattaca one of the most enduring sci-fi movies ever. It tells an original story in which the virility and lifespan of humans can be determined at an early age. Ethan Hawke plays Vincent Freeman, a man who tries to hide his shotty genetics in order to realize his dream of space travel.
It’s hard to argue that Gattaca hasn’t made an impact in the world of science fiction. Fans of the movie might be surprised to realize Ken Marino has a small role of Sequencing Technician.
Jeffie Was Here — 8.1
Jeffie Was Here is Ken Marino’s highest-rated movie on IMDb. The early 2010s film follows the story of a couple who takes a road trip with an unlikely guest. The actions that follow make them take a deeper look at themselves.
Ken Marino plays Roger. Fans of the movie might say it is a refreshing take on a familiar dramedy blueprint. Others may say Marino’s supporting role gives the movie some of its funnier moments.