Dino Stamatopoulos

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Dino Stamatopoulos

Writing 61 December 14, 1964

Norridge, Illinois, USA

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…

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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.

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  1. 2021
    The Black Hole

    Movie Newscaster

  2. 2017
  3. 2016
    Animals.

    TV show Ad Man 2

  4. 2016
    Horace and Pete

    TV show Executive Producer

  5. 2015
    Anomalisa

    Movie Producer

  6. 2015
    W/ Bob & David

    TV show Writer

  7. 2013
    High School USA!

    TV show Mr. Merriwether (voice)

  8. 2010
    Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

    TV show The Mummy (voice)

  9. 2009
    Community

    TV show Star-Burns

  10. 2008
    Moral Orel

    Movie

  11. 2008
    The Drinky Crow Show

    TV show Drinky Crow / Lieutenant Vronchy (voice)

  12. 2006
    Lucky Louie

    TV show Writer

  13. 2005
    Moral Orel

    TV show

  14. 2004
    Tom Goes to the Mayor

    TV show Writer

  15. 2002
    The Master of Disguise

    Movie Co-Producer

  16. 2000
    TV Funhouse

    TV show

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  1. 1998
  2. 1996
    Breathing Room

    Movie Jersey Rocker

  3. 1995
    Mr. Show with Bob and David

    TV show Jeepers Creepers Dancer (uncredited)

  4. 1995
    MADtv

    TV show Writer

  5. 1993
    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    TV show Writer

  6. 1992
    The Ben Stiller Show

    TV show Writer

  7. 1975
    Saturday Night Live

    TV show Michael Jackson (uncredited)

  8. Saturday TV Funhouse

    TV show Wizzy