Dino Stamatopoulos
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.
Acting
TV
Community
as Star-Burns
2009
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Michael Jackson (uncredited)
1975
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Michael Jackson (voice)
1975
TV
Moral Orel
2005
TV
Mr. Show with Bob and David
as Jeepers Creepers Dancer (uncredited)
1995
TV
Mr. Show with Bob and David
as Various
1995
TV
Animals.
as Ad Man 2
2016
TV
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
as The Mummy (voice)
2010
TV
High School USA!
as Mr. Merriwether (voice)
2013
TV
TV Funhouse
2000
TV
The Drinky Crow Show
2008
Movie
The Black Hole
as Newscaster
2021
Movie
Breathing Room
as Jersey Rocker
1996
TV
Saturday TV Funhouse
as Wizzy
Movie
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story
as Self
2017
Crew
TV
Community
Writer
2009
Movie
Anomalisa
Producer
2015
TV
Saturday Night Live
Writer
1975
Movie
The Master of Disguise
Co-Producer
2002
TV
Horace and Pete
Executive Producer
2016
TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Writer
1993
TV
Lucky Louie
Writer
2006
TV
MADtv
Writer
1995
TV
Moral Orel
Writer
2005
TV
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Writer
1995
TV
W/ Bob & David
Writer
2015
TV
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Writer
2004