Brett Gelman
Brett Clifford Gelman is an American actor and comedian. He was born on October 6, 1976, in Highland Park, Illinois. He is best known for his roles as Murray Bauman in the Netflix series Stranger Things and Martin on the BBC series Fleabag.
Gelman began his career as a comedian in the early 2000s. He performed in numerous comedy clubs and improv theaters in New York City. In 2009, he was a writer and performer on the sketch comedy series Eagleheart. He also had a recurring role on the comedy series Another Period.
In 2016, Gelman was cast as Murray Bauman in the third season of Stranger Things. His character is a conspiracy theorist who helps the main characters investigate the supernatural events in Hawkins, Indiana. Gelman has since appeared in all four seasons of the show.
In 2016, Gelman also starred in the BBC series Fleabag. He played Martin, the boyfriend of the show's main character, Fleabag. Gelman's performance was critically acclaimed, and he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Gelman has also appeared in numerous films, including The Other Guys (2010), 30 Minutes or Less (2011), and A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011). He has also had recurring roles on the television shows Go On, Married, and Camping.
Acting
TV
Stranger Things
as Murray
2016
TV
The Office
as The Magician
2005
TV
Family Guy
as Escape Room Guy (voice)
1999
Movie
The Other Guys
as Hal
2010
Movie
The Disaster Artist
as Acting Teacher (uncredited)
2017
Movie
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
as Victor Rykov
2021
Movie
Jobs
as Jeff Raskin
2013
TV
Twin Peaks
as Supervisor Burns
1990
TV
American Dad!
as Hammer Throwing Man (voice)
2005
TV
American Dad!
as Gay Man (voice)
2005
TV
American Dad!
as Mervyn (voice)
2005
TV
American Dad!
as CIA Agent (voice)
2005
TV
American Dad!
as Candy Cane Eater (voice)
2005
TV
American Dad!
as Truck Driver (voice)
2005
Movie
30 Minutes or Less
as Pizza Boss
2011
TV
Fleabag
as Martin
2016
TV
Mad Men
as Daniel
2007
TV
Californication
as Annoying Hipster
2007
Movie
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
as T.V. Director
2011
Movie
Strays
as Willy
2023
TV
Inside Job
as Magic Myc (voice)
2021
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Pig Parker
2000
Movie
Boy Kills World
as Gideon Van Der Koy
2024
Movie
Metal Lords
as Dr. Sylvester
2022
Crew
Movie
Lemon
Writer
2017
Movie
Gregory Go Boom
Producer
2013
Movie
Pauline Alone
Producer
2014
TV
Entitled
Executive Producer
2023
Movie
Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family
Writer
2015
Movie
Brett Gelman's Dinner in America
Writer
2016
Movie
Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends
Writer
2014
Movie
Tim and Gelman Have Lunch
Writer
2011
TV
Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (Again)
Writer
2013