About
Brett Gelman
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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2024 | Lady in the Lake | Actor | Milton | 68 Fair |
2024 | McVeigh | Actor | Terry | N/A N/A |
2024 | Boy Kills World | Actor | Gideon Van Der Koy | 64 Fair |
2023 | Entitled | Actor | Gabe | N/A N/A |
2023 | Strays | Actor | Willy | 67 Fair |
2023 | Surrounded | Actor | Mr. Fields | 59 Average |
2022 | Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile | Actor | Mr. Grumps | 64 Fair |
2022 | Metal Lords | Actor | Dr. Sylvester | 64 Fair |
2021 | Inside Job | Actor | Magic Myc (voice) | 80 Very good |
2021 | The Retrospective | Actor | Gary Pimbladt | N/A N/A |
2021 | I Heart Arlo | Actor | Marcellus (voice) | 68 Fair |
2021 | Tom Clancy's Without Remorse | Actor | Victor Rykov | 68 Fair |
2021 | Arlo the Alligator Boy | Actor | Marcellus (voice) | 59 Average |
2020 | If Only | Actor | Bruce | 59 Average |
2020 | Jezebel | Actor | Bobby (voice) | 59 Average |
2019 | Harpoon | Actor | Narrator | 59 Average |
2018 | Camping | Actor | George | 65 Fair |
2018 | Like Father | Actor | Frank Lerue | 61 Fair |
2018 | Wild Nights with Emily | Actor | Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson | 59 Average |
2018 | End of the Line | Actor | Big Man | 59 Average |
2017 | Room for Rent | Actor | Carl Lemay | 58 Average |
2017 | Wilson | Actor | Robert | 59 Average |
2017 | Budding Prospects | Actor | Vogelsein | N/A N/A |
2017 | The Disaster Artist | Actor | Acting Teacher (uncredited) | 69 Fair |
2017 | DRIB | Actor | Brady Thompson | 58 Average |
2017 | Lemon | Actor | Isaac | 57 Average |
2017 | Jeff and Some Aliens | Actor | Jeff | 71 Good |
2016 | Joshy | Actor | Greg | 58 Average |
2016 | Stranger Things | Actor | Murray Bauman | 85 Very good |
2016 | Brett Gelman's Dinner in America | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
2015 | The Night Is Young | Actor | Rick Ramsey | 59 Average |
2015 | Shaman | Actor | Shaman | N/A N/A |
2015 | Another Period | Actor | Hamish | 68 Fair |
2015 | Flock of Dudes | Actor | Howie | 59 Average |
2015 | Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
2014 | Rubberhead | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2014 | Married | Actor | AJ | 69 Fair |
2014 | Pauline Alone | Actor | Watch | 59 Average |
2014 | Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends | Actor | Himself | N/A N/A |
2014 | Someone Marry Barry | Actor | Goker | 58 Average |
2013 | Eagleheart: Paradise Rising | Actor | Brett Mobley | N/A N/A |
2013 | Jobs | Actor | Jeff Raskin | 60 Fair |
2013 | Gregory Go Boom | Actor | Tom | 59 Average |
2013 | Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (Again) | Actor | Brett Gelman | N/A N/A |
2013 | Awful Nice | Actor | Ivan | 58 Average |
2012 | Go On | Actor | Mr. K | 66 Fair |
2011 | A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas | Actor | T.V. Director | 59 Average |
2011 | Tim and Gelman Have Lunch | Actor | Brett Gelman | N/A N/A |
2011 | 30 Minutes or Less | Actor | Pizza Boss | 57 Average |
2011 | Eat | Actor | August | 59 Average |
2010 | This Show Will Get You High | Actor | 59 Average |
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2010 | The Other Guys | Actor | Hal | 62 Fair |
2009 | May the Best Man Win | Actor | Bachelor Party Host | N/A N/A |
2008 | Stick It in Detroit | Actor | Hot Rod Johnson | N/A N/A |
2007 | Watching the Detectives | Actor | Glenn | 59 Average |
2004 | Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story | Actor | Mayhem Team Member | 59 Average |
Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins | Actor | Clarinet Player | 58 Average |
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One Thousand Cats | Actor | N/A N/A |
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Writing |
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2017 | Lemon | Writing | Writer | 57 Average |
2016 | Brett Gelman's Dinner in America | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
2015 | Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
2014 | Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2013 | Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (Again) | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2011 | Tim and Gelman Have Lunch | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
Production |
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2017 | Lemon | Production | Executive Producer | 57 Average |
2016 | Brett Gelman's Dinner in America | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
2015 | Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
2014 | Pauline Alone | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2013 | Gregory Go Boom | Production | Producer | 59 Average |