Brian Posehn
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Born Name:
Brian Posehn
Born Date: July 6, 1966
Born Place: Sacramento, California
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Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, musician, writer
Brief Biography: Brian Posehn is known for his dry, self-deprecating humor and proud "nerd" and heavy-metal personas. He first gained widespread prominence as a writer and performer on the groundbreaking HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David.
Television and Film Career:
Posehn is a familiar face to sitcom and pop-culture fans, with a resume spanning decades of television. He is best known for:
The Sarah Silverman Program: Starred as one of Silverman's slacker roommates, Brian Spukowski.
The Big Bang Theory: Appeared in a recurring role as awkward geologist Bert Kibbler.
Mr. Show with Bob and David: Served as a core writer and performer, earning two Emmy Award nominations.
Just Shoot Me!: Played the eccentric mailroom clerk, Kevin Liotta.
Other memorable roles and cameos include guest spots on The Mandalorian, New Girl, Seinfeld, Friends, and Lady Dynamite.
Stand-up Comedy and Music:
Rising through the Northern California comedy circuit—often alongside comedians like Patton Oswalt—Posehn became an influential figure in the "alternative comedy" scene. He famously toured in The Comedians of Comedy documentary and live show. A lifelong heavy metal fan, Posehn frequently references metal culture in his sets. He has released several comedy albums, including Live In: Nerd Rage and Fart and Wiener Jokes. In 2019, he released the comedy-metal album Grandpa Metal, collaborating with musicians from bands like Anthrax, Slayer, and Soundgarden.
Comic Books and Writing:
Outside of performing live and acting, Posehn is an accomplished comic book writer. He co-wrote a 45-issue run of Marvel's Deadpool series with Gerry Duggan between 2012 and 2015. He also co-wrote the graphic novel The Last Christmas.
Podcasts:
An avid gamer, he co-hosts a popular Dungeons & Dragons podcast titled Nerd Poker.
Born Date: July 6, 1966
Born Place: Sacramento, California
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, musician, writer
Brief Biography: Brian Posehn is known for his dry, self-deprecating humor and proud "nerd" and heavy-metal personas. He first gained widespread prominence as a writer and performer on the groundbreaking HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David.
Television and Film Career:
Posehn is a familiar face to sitcom and pop-culture fans, with a resume spanning decades of television. He is best known for:
The Sarah Silverman Program: Starred as one of Silverman's slacker roommates, Brian Spukowski.
The Big Bang Theory: Appeared in a recurring role as awkward geologist Bert Kibbler.
Mr. Show with Bob and David: Served as a core writer and performer, earning two Emmy Award nominations.
Just Shoot Me!: Played the eccentric mailroom clerk, Kevin Liotta.
Other memorable roles and cameos include guest spots on The Mandalorian, New Girl, Seinfeld, Friends, and Lady Dynamite.
Stand-up Comedy and Music:
Rising through the Northern California comedy circuit—often alongside comedians like Patton Oswalt—Posehn became an influential figure in the "alternative comedy" scene. He famously toured in The Comedians of Comedy documentary and live show. A lifelong heavy metal fan, Posehn frequently references metal culture in his sets. He has released several comedy albums, including Live In: Nerd Rage and Fart and Wiener Jokes. In 2019, he released the comedy-metal album Grandpa Metal, collaborating with musicians from bands like Anthrax, Slayer, and Soundgarden.
Comic Books and Writing:
Outside of performing live and acting, Posehn is an accomplished comic book writer. He co-wrote a 45-issue run of Marvel's Deadpool series with Gerry Duggan between 2012 and 2015. He also co-wrote the graphic novel The Last Christmas.
Podcasts:
An avid gamer, he co-hosts a popular Dungeons & Dragons podcast titled Nerd Poker.