Known For
Writing
Born
Dec 14, 1964
Place of Birth
Norridge, Illinois, USA
Credits
24 titles
Dino Stamatopoulos
Biography
Dino Stamatopoulos is an American television writer, producer, actor, and voice artist known for his offbeat comedic sensibilities and cult-favorite projects. He began his career writing for influential sketch shows such as The Ben Stiller Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Mr. Show with Bob and David, and The Dana Carvey Show, earning an Emmy Award for his work early on. He later made a significant mark in adult animation, creating the acclaimed stop-motion series Moral Orel and Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole for Adult Swim. Stamatopoulos is also known for his role as Star-Burns on NBC’s Community, where he served as both a recurring actor and a consulting producer. Beyond writing and acting, he co-founded the animation studio Starburns Industries, which produced the Oscar-nominated film Anomalisa. His work often blends dark humor with emotional depth, making him a unique voice in American television and animation.
Known For
Filmography
The Robot Chicken [adult swim] 25th Anniversary Special
Drinky Crow (voice)
The Black Hole
Newscaster
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story
Self
Animals.
Ad Man 2
Horace and Pete
Executive Producer
Anomalisa
Producer
W/ Bob & David
Writer
High School USA!
Mr. Merriwether (voice)
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
The Mummy (voice)
Community
Star-Burns
The Drinky Crow Show
Lucky Louie
Writer
Moral Orel
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Writer
The Master of Disguise
Co-Producer
TV Funhouse
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
Writer
Breathing Room
Jersey Rocker
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Jeepers Creepers Dancer (uncredited)
MADtv
Writer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Writer
The Ben Stiller Show
Writer
Saturday Night Live
Michael Jackson (uncredited)
Saturday TV Funhouse
Wizzy