Ken Perlstein

Ken Perlstein is a New York-based actor, originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He earned his MFA in Acting from The Actors Studio MFA Program at The New School, training with members of The Actors Studio and working artists active in film, television, and theater. Ken has appeared on stage in productions including Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Lost in Yonkers. His television credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Succession, The Americans, City on a Hill, Person of Interest, and FBI. As a writer and producer, he created and starred in the festival-screened pilot How Am I Doing?. Ken has performed stand-up comedy from New York to Los Angeles for more than two decades, blending storytelling with character-focused humor. His work blends grounded drama with character-driven humor. He is currently developing a limited dramatic series and a feature script that continue his interest in family dynamics and complex emotional stories. Ken lives in New York City with his family.