Brett Gelman
Acting
Brett Clifford Gelman is an American actor and comedian. He was born on October 6, 1976, in Highland Park, Illinois. He is best known for his roles as Murray Bauman in the Netflix series Stranger Things and Martin on the BBC series Fleabag. Gelman began his career as a comedian in the early 2000s. He performed in numerous comedy clubs and improv theaters in New York City. In 2009, he was a writer and performer on the sketch comedy series Eagleheart. He also had a recurring role on the comedy series Another Period. In 2016, Gelman was cast as Murray Bauman in the third season of Stranger Things. His character is a conspiracy theorist who helps the main characters investigate the supernatural events in Hawkins, Indiana. Gelman has since appeared in all four seasons of the show. In 2016, Gelman also starred in the BBC series Fleabag. He played Martin, the boyfriend of the show's main character, Fleabag. Gelman's performance was critically acclaimed, and he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Gelman has also appeared in numerous films, including The Other Guys (2010), 30 Minutes or Less (2011), and A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011). He has also had recurring roles on the television shows Go On, Married, and Camping.
Known for
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movieOne Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5
2026
Self - Murray Bauman
tvLady in the Lake
2024
Milton
movieMcVeigh
2024
Terry
movieBoy Kills World
2024
Gideon Van Der Koy
tvEntitled
2023
Gabe
movieStrays
2023
Willy
movieSurrounded
2023
Mr. Fields
movieLyle, Lyle, Crocodile
2022
Alistair Grumps
movieMetal Lords
2022
Dr. Sylvester
tvInside Job
2021
Magic Myc (voice)
movieThe Retrospective
2021
Gary Pimbladt
tvI Heart Arlo
2021
Marcellus (voice)
movieTom Clancy's Without Remorse
2021
Victor Rykov
movieArlo the Alligator Boy
2021
Marcellus (voice)
tvThe Mighty Ones
2020
Egg (voice)
movieIf Only
2020
Bruce
movieJezebel
2020
Bobby (voice)
tvLights Out with David Spade
2019
Self - Panelist / Self
movieHarpoon
2019
Narrator
tvCamping
2018
George
movieLike Father
2018
Frank Lerue
movieWild Nights with Emily
2018
Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson
movieThe Night Is Young
2018
Rick Ramsey
movieEnd of the Line
2018
Big Man
movieRoom for Rent
2017
Carl Lemay
tvMr. Mercedes
2017
Roland Finkelstein
movieWilson
2017
Robert
movieBudding Prospects
2017
Vogelsein
movieThe Disaster Artist
2017
Acting Teacher (uncredited)
movieDRIB
2017
Brady Thompson
tvMaking History
2017
Paul Revere
movieLemon
2017
Isaac
movieJoshy
2016
Greg
tvFleabag
2016
Martin
tvStranger Things
2016
Murray
tvLove
2016
Dr. Greg Colter
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
Shaman
2015
Shaman
tvAnother Period
2015
Hamish
tvThe Odd Couple
2015
Stuart
tvFresh Off the Boat
2015
Dusty Nugget
tvBad Teacher
2014
Mr. Pilaf
tvClarence
2014
Mr. Mozer (voice)
tvTripTank
2014
Jeff (voice)
movieEagleheart: Paradise Rising
2013
Brett Mobley
movieJobs
2013
Jeff Raskin
tvDrunk History
2013
Art Thief / Joseph Pulitzer
tvTim and Gelman Have Lunch (Again)
2013
Brett Gelman
tvGo On
2012
Mr. K
tvComedy Bang! Bang!
2012
Dog Lawyer / Self / Mr. Celebrity
movieA Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
2011
T.V. Director
movieTim and Gelman Have Lunch
2011
Brett Gelman
movie30 Minutes or Less
2011
Pizza Boss
movieEat
2011
August
tvEagleheart
2011
Brett Mobley
tvThe League
2009
Gavin
movieMay the Best Man Win
2009
Bachelor Party Host
tvThe Life & Times of Tim
2008
Doug (voice)
movieStick It in Detroit
2008
Hot Rod Johnson
tvCalifornication
2007
Annoying Hipster
tvMad Men
2007
Daniel
tvThe Office
2005
The Magician
tvAmerican Dad!
2005
Hammer Throwing Man (voice) / Gay Man (voice) / Mervyn (voice) / CIA Agent (voice) / Candy Cane Eater (voice) / Truck Driver (voice)
movieBlackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
2004
Mayhem Team Member
tvEretz Nehederet
2003
Wise man from the east
tvAqua Teen Hunger Force
2000
Rocket Horse (voice)
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Pig Parker
tvFamily Guy
1999
Escape Room Guy (voice)
tvTwin Peaks
1990
Supervisor Burns
movieChuck Hank and the San Diego Twins
Clarinet Player
Production6
tvEntitled
2023
Executive Producer
movieLemon
2017
Executive Producer
movieDinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family
2015
Executive Producer
moviePauline Alone
2014
Producer
movieGregory Go Boom
2013
Producer
Writing6
movieLemon
2017
Writer