Marty Belafsky
Marty Belafsky | |
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| Born | September 19, 1975 |
| Occupations | Television, film, stage actor |
Marty Belafsky (born September 19, 1975) is an American actor/comedian[1] born in Los Angeles, California. He began acting professionally at age 13 and was soon cast as Louis Plumb on the short-lived NBC series Hull High. Shortly thereafter, Belafsky landed the role of Crutchie in the Disney musical film, Newsies.[2] He continued acting through his teens, making appearances in such television shows as The Wonder Years, Great Scott and Step By Step and the film Wrestling Ernest Hemingway. Belafsky also voiced Kent Swanson in the video game Dead Rising released in 2006.
Education
In 1993, Belafsky took some time off from acting to attend Brown University, where he honed his comedic skills in the improvisation comedy troupe, Improvidence. Following graduation, Belafsky returned to Hollywood.
Stand-up
He started doing stand-up comedy at The Laugh Factory, and was soon discovered by comedy legend, Rodney Dangerfield. Dangerfield hand-picked Belafsky to be his opening act at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and later gave him starring roles in two of his films, Back By Midnight and The 4th Tenor.
Films
Since then, Belafsky has been featured in such films as Pearl Harbor, Evolution, America's Sweethearts, Back by Midnight, Men in Black II, A Mighty Wind and Funny Money. He has also been featured on television, including a series regular role in MTV's The Lyricist Lounge Show, as well as guest appearances on Still Standing, Six Feet Under and Boston Legal. Belafsky has done over 40 commercials and continues to tour nationally throughout the U.S.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Wonder Years | Brady Ryland | 1 episode | [3] |
| 1990 | Hull High | Louis Plumb | 8 episodes | [2] |
| 1992 | Newsies | Crutchy | Theatrical film | [4] |
| 1992 | Breaking the Rules | Young Rob | Theatrical film | [4] |
| 1993 | Wrestling Ernest Hemingway | Ned Ryan | Theatrical film | [4] |
| 1992, 1998 | Step By Step | Clark / Barry | 2 episodes | [3] |
| 1997 | Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Student | 1 episodes | [3] |
| 2000 | The Lyricist Lounge Show | (various) | ||
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Louie the Sailor | Theatrical film | |
| 2001 | Evolution | Military Police | Theatrical film | |
| 2001 | Six Feet Under | Bakery Worker | 1 episode | [3] |
| 2001 | America's Sweethearts | Security Guard | Theatrical film | |
| 2002 | Men in Black II | MIB Customs Agent | Theatrical film | |
| 2002 | The 4th Tenor | Johnny | Theatrical film | |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind | Ramblin' Sandy Pitnik | Theatrical film | |
| 2004 | Back by Midnight | Jerk Off | Theatrical film | |
| 2004 | Still Standing | Samm "Lord Hades" | 1 episode | [3] |
| 2005 | Boston Legal | Joshua Abrams | 1 episode | [3] |
| 2006 | Funny Money | Stan Martin | Theatrical film | [3] |
References
- ^ "The Official Website of Comedian Marty Belafsky". Martybelafsky.com. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
- ^ a b Willis, John (2000-02-01). Screen World 1993. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 44–. ISBN 9781557831750. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Marty Belafsky". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media / NBCUniversal. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ a b c "Marty Belafsky". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
External links
- Marty Belafsky at the American Film Institute Catalog
- Marty Belafsky at Rotten Tomatoes
- Marty Belafsky at IMDb