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Brian Posehn

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Brian Posehn
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom from The Big Bang Theory returns in a new series where he attempts - and apparently fails - to save the universe, staying true to his unlucky nature.
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (2026– )
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Brian Posehn was born on 6 July 1966 in Sacramento, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Run Ronnie Run (2002), The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) and Knights of Badassdom (2013). He has been married to Melanie Truhett since 4 September 2004. They have one child.
BornJuly 6, 1966
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BornJuly 6, 1966
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Promotional Poster used at Sundance
    Run Ronnie Run
    6.2
    • Tank
    • 2002
    Sarah Silverman in The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007)
    The Sarah Silverman Program.
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Brian Spukowski
    Knights of Badassdom (2013)
    Knights of Badassdom
    5.6
    • Gilberto
    • 2013
    The Devil's Rejects (2005)
    The Devil's Rejects
    6.7
    • Jimmy
    • 2005

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
      • Bert Kibbler
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2026
    • John Ross Bowie, Brian Posehn, and Kevin Sussman in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (2026)
      Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Bert Kibbler
      • 2026
    • Jellystone (2021)
      Jellystone
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Wheelie (voice)
      • 2025
    • Lopez vs. Lopez (2022)
      Lopez vs. Lopez
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Nicolas
      • 2024
    • Mystery Cuddlers (2024)
      Mystery Cuddlers
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Archeologist
      • 2024
    • Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, and Angus Benfield in The Christmas Letter (2024)
      The Christmas Letter
      3.8
      • Frederick
      • 2024
    • Summer in Argyle (2022)
      Summer in Argyle
      8.0
      Podcast Series
      • 2022
    • Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky (2021)
      Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Gludge (voice)
      • 2022
    • Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon (2021)
      Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon
      5.6
      TV Movie
      • QAnon Cruise Passenger
      • 2021
    • Jerry O'Connell, Dawnn Lewis, Fred Tatasciore, Gillian Vigman, Paul Scheer, Eugene Cordero, Noël Wells, Jack Quaid, Gabrielle Ruiz, and Tawny Newsome in Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020)
      Star Trek: Lower Decks
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Queen Pakled
      • Out-of-Breath Pakled
      • Pakled Delegate 2 (voice)
      • 2021
    • Crank Yankers (2002)
      Crank Yankers
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Q-Tip Johnny
      • Clay
      • 2003–2021
    • Patton Oswalt in M.O.D.O.K. (2021)
      M.O.D.O.K.
      6.4
      TV Series
      • General Dagger (voice)
      • 2021
    • Brian Posehn, Ron Funches, and Ali Kolbert in Top Secret Videos (2020)
      Top Secret Videos
      3.4
      TV Series
      • Brian McMurty
      • 2020–2021
    • Tichina Arnold, Cedric The Entertainer, Max Greenfield, and Beth Behrs in The Neighborhood (2018)
      The Neighborhood
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Clem
      • 2020
    • Heavy Metal Presents: WonderWerk (2020)
      Heavy Metal Presents: WonderWerk
      Podcast Series
      • Main Narrator
      • 2020
    • Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home (2020)
      Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
      7.9
      • Audience
      • 2020

    Writer

    • Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (2023)
      Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
      6.4
      • story by
      • 2023
    • Brian Posehn: 25x2 (2017)
      Brian Posehn: 25x2
      6.7
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Brian Posehn in Brian Posehn: Criminally Posehn (2016)
      Brian Posehn: Criminally Posehn
      6.4
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • David Cross and Bob Odenkirk in W/Bob and David (2015)
      W/Bob and David
      7.3
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2015
    • Anger Management (2012)
      Anger Management
      6.6
      TV Series
      • teleplay
      • written by
      • 2012
    • Comedy Central Roasts (2003)
      Comedy Central Roasts
      7.5
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 2012
    • Metalocalypse (2006)
      Metalocalypse
      8.3
      TV Series
      • written by
      • story
      • 2009–2012
    • Pretend Time (2010)
      Pretend Time
      6.1
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2010–2011
    • The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (2011)
      The 83rd Annual Academy Awards
      6.3
      TV Special
      • special material written by
      • 2011
    • 2010 MTV Movie Awards (2010)
      2010 MTV Movie Awards
      5.5
      TV Special
      • consultant writer
      • 2010
    • Shutterbugs
      4.2
      TV Series
      • consultant writer
      • 2007–2010
    • Sarah Silverman in The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007)
      The Sarah Silverman Program.
      7.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2010
    • John Oliver in New York Stand-Up Show (2010)
      New York Stand-Up Show
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Human Giant (2007)
      Human Giant
      8.1
      TV Series
      • consultant writer
      • consulting writer
      • 2007–2008
    • Comedy Central Presents (1998)
      Comedy Central Presents
      7.9
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2002–2008

    Producer

    • Posehn: New Music Sucks (2021)
      Posehn: New Music Sucks
      Short
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Posehn: Grandpa Metal (2020)
      Posehn: Grandpa Metal
      8.2
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2020
    • Brian Posehn: 25x2 (2017)
      Brian Posehn: 25x2
      6.7
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Brian Posehn in Brian Posehn: Criminally Posehn (2016)
      Brian Posehn: Criminally Posehn
      6.4
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • Brian Posehn in Uncle Nick (2015)
      Uncle Nick
      5.9
      • producer
      • 2015
    • David Cross and Bob Odenkirk in W/Bob and David (2015)
      W/Bob and David
      7.3
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2015
    • The Man Show (1999)
      The Man Show
      6.6
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2003–2004
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos16

    Stuart Fails to Save the Universe | Trailer
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    Teaser
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    Teaser
    Nerdcore Rising
    Trailer 3:01
    Nerdcore Rising
    Trailer: Smiley Face
    Trailer 1:20
    Trailer: Smiley Face
    The Last Blockbuster
    Trailer 1:52
    The Last Blockbuster
    Lucha VaVoom: Inside Americas Most Outrageous Show
    Trailer 2:26
    Lucha VaVoom: Inside Americas Most Outrageous Show

    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Bandcamp
      • Cameo
    • Alternative names
      • Brian Poesehan
    • Height
      • 6′ 7″ (2.01 m)
    • Born
      • July 6, 1966
      • Sacramento, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Melanie TruhettSeptember 4, 2004 - present (1 child)
    • Children
      • Child
    • Other works
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      Was the author of the Marvel Now Deadpool run from 2012 to 2015.
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