Rob Moran facts for kids

Rob Moran is an American actor and producer who has appeared in over 60 movies and TV shows since 1986. He is well-known for his roles in several comedy films directed by the Farrelly brothers.

Some of his most famous movies with them include Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, There's Something About Mary, and Shallow Hal. Besides comedies, Moran has also acted in dramas and even horror films. He played the father in the teen drama series South Of Nowhere and in the scary movie You're Next.

Personal Life

Rob Moran graduated from Emerson College in 1982. In 1985, he met actress Julie Bryan while they were working on a commercial for Ford cars. They started dating and got married in 1987.

The couple has two daughters. Their first daughter, Maiya Dupree, was born in 1999. Their second daughter, Makayla-Amet, was born in 2004.

Acting Career

Rob Moran has had a long career in both movies and television, often playing memorable supporting characters.

Famous Movie Roles

Moran is a favorite actor of the Farrelly brothers, who are famous for their comedy movies. He has appeared in many of their films.

• Dumb and Dumber (1994) - He played a bartender.
• Kingpin (1996) - He played Stanley Osmanski.
• There's Something About Mary (1998) - He acted as Detective Stabler.
• Me, Myself & Irene (2000) - He played Trooper Finneran.
• Shallow Hal (2001) - He had the role of the second hostess, Tiffany.
• Hall Pass (2011) - He played Ed Long.

Besides comedies, Moran has acted in other types of movies.

• Navy SEALs (1990) - He was a U.S. Navy Co-Pilot.
• You're Next (2011) - He played Paul, the father of the family.
• Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) - He had a small role as a U.S.S. Vengeance Ensign.
• Heaven Is For Real (2014) - He played Dr. O'Holleran.
• Blended (2014) - He appeared as a baseball dad.

Television Appearances

Moran has also been a guest star on many popular TV shows.

• Cheers (1989) - He appeared in one episode as Dennis Hammill.
• JAG (1999, 2001) - He played two different characters in two episodes.
• The West Wing (2003) - He played Art Hughes in an episode called "Disaster Relief."
• Cold Case (2004) - He acted as Max Tanning.
• CSI: Miami (2005) - He played Walter Rockingham in an episode.
• South of Nowhere (2005–2008) - He had a main role as Arthur Carlin, the family's father, for 41 episodes.
• NUMB3RS (2006) - He appeared as Jon Northrup.
• Hatfields & McCoys (2012) - He played John B. Floyd in the miniseries.

Work as a Producer

In addition to acting, Rob Moran has also worked as a producer. This means he helped get movies made by managing the budget and other parts of the filmmaking process. Some of the films he helped produce include National Lampoon's Bag Boy and American Dresser.

External links

• Rob Moran at Rotten Tomatoes