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Quick facts for kids Marc Maron
Maron in 2015
Birth name	Marc David Maron
Born	(1963-09-27) September 27, 1963 (age 61) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up, podcast, television, film
Alma mater	Boston University (BA)
Years active	1987–present
Genres	Alternative comedy, black comedy, self-deprecation, cringe comedy, satire, observational comedy
Spouse	Kimberly Reiss ​ ​ (m. 1997; div. 2001)​ Mishna Wolff ​ ​ (m. 2004; div. 2007)​
Notable works and roles	Morning Sedition ... with Marc Maron The Marc Maron Show Maron GLOW

Marc David Maron (born September 27, 1963) is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor. He is known for his honest and often funny observations about life.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Maron was a frequent guest on popular late-night talk shows. He appeared many times on Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. He also hosted Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater from 1993 to 1994.

..... He interviews comedians, authors, musicians, and other famous people from his garage in Los Angeles. A special moment was his 2015 interview with President Barack Obama.

From 2013 to 2016, Maron starred in his own TV comedy series called Maron. He also helped produce and write the show. From 2017 to 2019, he was a co-star in the Netflix comedy series GLOW. He also had roles in movies like Joker (2019) and voiced Mr. Snake in the animated film The Bad Guys (2022).

Early Life and Education

Marc Maron was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. His mother is Toby and his father is Barry Ralph Maron, who was an orthopedic surgeon. Marc has a younger brother named Craig.

Maron comes from a Jewish family. His family originally came from Poland and Ukraine. He lived in Wayne, New Jersey until he was six years old. Maron's father joined the U.S. Air Force for two years. During this time, the family moved to Alaska.

When his father left the Air Force, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. His father started a medical practice there. Maron lived in Albuquerque from third grade through high school. He graduated from Highland High School. In 1986, Maron graduated from Boston University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature.

Career Highlights

Marc Maron first performed stand-up comedy in 1987 when he was 24. His comedy career began at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He later moved to New York City and became part of the New York alternative comedy scene.

Maron continued to perform stand-up and also appeared on television. His voice was used in episodes of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist. He also hosted Short Attention Span Theater. He recorded special comedy shows for HBO and Comedy Central Presents. He also performed at charity events with other comedians like Jon Stewart and Denis Leary.

His first one-man show, Jerusalem Syndrome, was performed for a long time off-Broadway in 2000. It was later released as a book in 2001.

Maron performing in 2010

In May 2008, he toured with comedians Eugene Mirman and Andy Kindler. In January 2009, he started a daily video show with Sam Seder called Breakroom Live with Maron & Seder. This show was broadcast live from the break room of Air America Media.

Marc Maron (left) and Zach Galifianakis (right) at a podcast recording in 2012

Maron's stand-up comedy often involves him sharing personal stories. He talks about his relationships with family, friends, and other comedians. In October 2013, Maron released his first hour-long comedy special on Netflix, called Marc Maron: Thinky Pain. He followed this with another special, More Later, released in December 2015.

His 2023 special From Bleak to Dark was named the "No. 1 Best Comedy Special of 2023" by New York magazine.

Radio Work

Marc Maron was a co-host on the talk radio network Air America starting in 2004. He co-hosted Morning Sedition, a three-hour show that included comedy sketches and interviews. The show had a loyal fan base.

In 2006, Maron began hosting a nighttime radio program in Los Angeles called The Marc Maron Show. This show was also streamed online. In 2008, he and Sam Seder expanded their weekly video webcast into a daily show called Maron v. Seder, which later became Breakroom Live with Maron & Seder. This show was canceled in July 2009 due to financial reasons.

=... with Marc Maron Podcast

..... He began it during a difficult time in his comedy career. His first guest was fellow comedian Jeff Ross. In the podcast, Maron and his guests have open discussions about their careers and shared experiences.

..... The podcast has received great reviews and has been downloaded more than 600 million times. Famous guests have included President Barack Obama, Sir Paul McCartney, Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The podcast has been important in inspiring other long interview podcasts.

..... The podcast's success has helped Maron get more roles in film and TV. It also greatly increased attendance at his stand-up shows.

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Film and Television Roles

Maron had a small role in the 2000 film Almost Famous. He played an "angry promoter" in the movie. He also appeared in the 1997 mockumentary Who's the Caboose?. In 2019, Maron starred in the comedy film Sword of Trust. In 2020, he played publicist Ron Oberman in the movie Stardust.

In 2012, he provided the voice of Magnus Hammersmith in three episodes of Metalocalypse. Maron also made two guest appearances as himself on his friend Louis C.K.'s show Louie.

The television series Maron, created by and starring Marc Maron, premiered on IFC on May 3, 2013. The show was based on Maron's life as a comedian who hosts a podcast from his garage. Maron appeared in all 51 episodes of the show from 2013 to 2016. The show ended in 2016 after four seasons.

Maron played a supporting role in Todd Phillips's 2019 film Joker, which starred Joaquin Phoenix. He also voiced the raccoon Randl on the Nickelodeon show Harvey Beaks from 2015 to 2016. He appeared in the Netflix series Easy and on two episodes of Girls in 2015.

From 2017 to 2019, Maron co-starred in the Netflix comedy GLOW. For this role, he was nominated for several awards. He also had a supporting role in the 2022 film To Leslie. He played the role of landlord Gideon Perlman in the Amazon web series The Horror of Dolores Roach.

Music

In 2013, Maron played a guitar solo on the song "Party at the NSA" by the music duo Yacht. This song was inspired by news about government surveillance programs. Money from the song helped the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a group that protects digital rights.

Maron also wrote and performed music for his film Sword of Trust.

Personal Life

Marc Maron lived in Astoria, Queens, for many years. He moved back to Los Angeles in late 2009. Maron often talks about taking care of stray cats that he brings into his home. ..... After his cat Boomer went missing, Maron started saying "Boomer lives!" at the end of each podcast. He later added Buster Kitten to his "Cat Ranch." His cats LaFonda and Monkey passed away in 2019 and 2020. He now ends his podcast with guitar playing and the phrase "Boomer lives... LaFonda... Monkey... Cat angels everywhere!" Maron currently lives in Glendale, Los Angeles, with his two cats, Buster and Sammy.

Maron has been married twice. His relationships have often been a topic in his comedy. He was previously in a relationship with director Lynn Shelton, who directed him in Sword of Trust. They were together until her passing in 2020. As of 2023, Maron was dating a woman named Kit.

Works and Publications

Books

• Maron, Marc. The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life As a Reluctant Messiah. New York: Broadway Books, 2001. ISBN: 978-0-7679-0810-8
• Maron, Marc. Attempting Normal. New York: Spiegel & Grau, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-812-98278-7
• Maron, Marc and Brendan McDonald. ..... New York: Flatiron Books, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-250-08888-8

Comedy Albums

• Maron, Marc. Not Sold Out. [Minneapolis, MN]: Stand Up! Records, 2002.
• Maron, Marc. Tickets Still Available. [Richland, MN]: Stand Up! Records, 2006.
• Maron, Marc. Final Engagement. [Minneapolis, MN.]: Stand Up! Records, 2009.
• Maron, Marc. This Has to Be Funny. [New York City]: Comedy Central Records, 2011.
• Maron, Marc, Lance Bangs and Kathy Welch. Thinky Pain. [Burbank, CA]: New Wave Dynamics, 2013.
• Maron, Marc. Too Real. [Minneapolis, MN]: 800 Pound Gorilla Records, 2018.
• Maron, Marc. More Later. [Chicago]: 800 Pound Gorilla Records, 2020.
• Maron, Marc. From Bleak to Dark [New York City]: Craft Recordings, 2024.

Comedy Specials

• HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1995)
• Comedy Central Presents (1998)
• Comedy Central Presents (2007)
• Thinky Pain (2013)
• More Later (2015)
• Too Real (2017)
• End Times Fun (2020)
• From Bleak to Dark (2023)

Music Recordings

• Maron, Marc and Paige Stark. "Signed D.C." Love, LA. Org Music. Written by Arthur Lee. Released April 20, 2024.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1993	Caesar's Salad	N/A	Composer
1994	D2: The Mighty Ducks	Valet	Deleted scene
1997	Who's the Caboose?	Comedian
1999	Los Enchiladas!	Devin
2000	Almost Famous	Angry Promoter
2002	Stalker Guilt Syndrome	Marc
2008	A Bad Situationist	Mikel
2012	Sleepwalk with Me	Marc Mulheren
	G. Redford Considers	G. Redford (voice)	Short film; also producer
	All Wifed Out	Stan
2015	Flock of Dudes	Richtman
	Frank and Cindy	Gilbert
2016	Get a Job	Hotel Manager
	Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates	Randy
2019	Sword of Trust	Mel
	Joker	Gene Ufland
2020	Worth	Bart Cuthbert
	Spenser Confidential	Wayne Cosgrove
	Stardust	Ron Oberman
2021	Respect	Jerry Wexler
2022	To Leslie	Sweeney
	The Bad Guys	Mr. Snake (voice)
	DC League of Super-Pets	Lex Luthor (voice)
2023	Genie	Lenny
2024	The Order	Alan Berg
2025	The Bad Guys 2	Mr. Snake (voice)	In production
	Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere	Chuck Plotkin	Post-production
TBA	In Memoriam	TBA	Post-production

Television

Music Videos

Awards and Recognition

..... It was preserved in the US National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

See also

In Spanish: Marc Maron para niños