Sean Gunn
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Sean Gunn is an American actor, most famous for his role as Kirk Gleason on the television show Gilmore Girls
(2000–2007).
, Gunn comes from an Irish Catholic family with four other brothers and one sister. Most of his brothers are following careers in the entertainment industry. His brother James Gunn is a screenwriter/director (as well as the ex-husband of Jenna Fischer
, who took acting classes with Sean when they were children), and Patrick Gunn is an executive producer for Artisan Entertainment
.
Gunn attended the Jesuit St. Louis University High School (class of 1992) and graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul University
. After graduation, he started a theater company with friends.
as "Mick", a freelance worker that does many things. As the first season continued, Gunn was brought back to play the recurring role of Kirk Gleason, one of Stars Hollow
's most eccentric citizens. Since 2002 until the end of the series in 2007, Gunn was a regular cast member of the show. He also has a recurring role on October Road
as "Rooster".
Although he is best known for his regular Gilmore Girls role, he also has several television show guest appearance credits, including Angel
, 3rd Rock from the Sun
, Yes, Dear
, True Jackson, VP
, and Andy Richter Controls the Universe
. Gunn is currently seen in commercials as an "agent" for the text message
information service KGB.com
. In films, Gunn has also had several roles, the most substantial being "Alien Orphan/Doug" in The Specials, for which he also received a co-producer credit.
In 2003, Gunn starred in the featurette The Man Who Invented the Moon
, directed by fellow Goodman School of Drama
alum and Gilmore Girls
cast member John Cabrera
. Gunn and Cabrera have been close artistic colleagues since their school days in Chicago
back in the mid-nineties.
Along with his brothers James and Brian, he is a creator and actor in the spoof porn series, PG Porn. He also had a brief role as a computer maintenance man on the Nickelodeon show, True Jackson VP. Gunn is currently starring in a series of television commercials for Knowledge Generation Bureau
. He appeared in the 2010 film Super, written and directed by his brother.
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls is an American family comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. On October 5, 2000, the series debuted on The WB and was cancelled in its seventh season, ending on May 15, 2007 on The CW...
(2000–2007).
Early life
Born and raised in St. Louis, MissouriSt. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, Gunn comes from an Irish Catholic family with four other brothers and one sister. Most of his brothers are following careers in the entertainment industry. His brother James Gunn is a screenwriter/director (as well as the ex-husband of Jenna Fischer
Jenna Fischer
Regina Marie "Jenna" Fischer is an American actress and director. She is most widely known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Pam Halpert on the NBC situation comedy and mockumentary The Office, and has also appeared in several films, including Blades of Glory, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story,...
, who took acting classes with Sean when they were children), and Patrick Gunn is an executive producer for Artisan Entertainment
Artisan Entertainment
Artisan Entertainment Inc. was a privately held independent American movie studio until it was purchased by a Canadian studio, Lionsgate, in 2003. At the time of its acquisition, Artisan had a library of thousands of films developed through acquisition, original production, and production and...
.
Gunn attended the Jesuit St. Louis University High School (class of 1992) and graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
. After graduation, he started a theater company with friends.
Career
In 2000, Gunn guest starred in the second episode of Gilmore GirlsGilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls is an American family comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. On October 5, 2000, the series debuted on The WB and was cancelled in its seventh season, ending on May 15, 2007 on The CW...
as "Mick", a freelance worker that does many things. As the first season continued, Gunn was brought back to play the recurring role of Kirk Gleason, one of Stars Hollow
Stars Hollow
Stars Hollow is a fictional small town in Connecticut featured on the television show Gilmore Girls. It is depicted as a close-knit small town with many quirky characters, located roughly thirty minutes by car from Hartford...
's most eccentric citizens. Since 2002 until the end of the series in 2007, Gunn was a regular cast member of the show. He also has a recurring role on October Road
October Road (TV series)
October Road is an American television drama that debuted on ABC on March 15, 2007 following Grey's Anatomy. It follows Nick Garrett , who after a decade returns to his hometown, the fictional Knights Ridge, Massachusetts.The series is produced by ABC Studios and GroupM Entertainment; the latter is...
as "Rooster".
Although he is best known for his regular Gilmore Girls role, he also has several television show guest appearance credits, including Angel
Angel (TV series)
Angel is an American television series, a spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series was created by Buffys creator, Joss Whedon, in collaboration with David Greenwalt, and first aired on October 5, 1999...
, 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun is an American sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2001 on NBC. The show is about four extraterrestrials who are on an expedition to Earth, which they consider to be a very insignificant planet...
, Yes, Dear
Yes, Dear
Yes, Dear is a television sitcom that aired from October 2, 2000, to February 15, 2006, on CBS. It starred Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Mike O'Malley and Liza Snyder....
, True Jackson, VP
True Jackson, VP
True Jackson, VP is an American television sitcom that aired on Nickelodeon from November 8, 2008 to August 20, 2011. The series starred Keke Palmer, Ashley Argota, Matt Shively, Danielle Bisutti, Greg Proops, Robbie Amell and Ron Butler. The theme song was written by Toby Gad and Keke Palmer and...
, and Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Andy Richter Controls the Universe is a sitcom which aired from 2002–2003 on the Fox network. The series was Andy Richter's first starring role after leaving Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 2000....
. Gunn is currently seen in commercials as an "agent" for the text message
SMS
SMS is a form of text messaging communication on phones and mobile phones. The terms SMS or sms may also refer to:- Computer hardware :...
information service KGB.com
Knowledge Generation Bureau
kgb is a privately held, New York-based company that provides directory assistance and enhanced information services across Europe and North America. It describes itself as "the world’s largest independent provider of directory assistance and enhanced information services." Founded in 1992 by...
. In films, Gunn has also had several roles, the most substantial being "Alien Orphan/Doug" in The Specials, for which he also received a co-producer credit.
In 2003, Gunn starred in the featurette The Man Who Invented the Moon
The Man Who Invented the Moon
The Man Who Invented the Moon is a 2003 film by Normandie County Films written by Lee Kirk and directed by John Cabrera. The film stars Sean Gunn, Nicolette DiMaggio, Julie Dolan, and Brent Sexton and was produced by Larry Fitzgibbon...
, directed by fellow Goodman School of Drama
Goodman School of Drama
The Goodman School of Drama is now renamed The Theatre School at DePaul University. Founded in 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, a city with a rich theatrical heritage, the Goodman School became part of DePaul University in 1978 and was renamed The Theatre School at DePaul University in 1982...
alum and Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls is an American family comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. On October 5, 2000, the series debuted on The WB and was cancelled in its seventh season, ending on May 15, 2007 on The CW...
cast member John Cabrera
John Cabrera
John Cabrera is an American actor and director best known for his role as Brian Fuller on the television show Gilmore Girls on The WB...
. Gunn and Cabrera have been close artistic colleagues since their school days in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
back in the mid-nineties.
Along with his brothers James and Brian, he is a creator and actor in the spoof porn series, PG Porn. He also had a brief role as a computer maintenance man on the Nickelodeon show, True Jackson VP. Gunn is currently starring in a series of television commercials for Knowledge Generation Bureau
Knowledge Generation Bureau
kgb is a privately held, New York-based company that provides directory assistance and enhanced information services across Europe and North America. It describes itself as "the world’s largest independent provider of directory assistance and enhanced information services." Founded in 1992 by...
. He appeared in the 2010 film Super, written and directed by his brother.