
Dave Attell
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 18, 1965
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York City, New York, USA
David Attell (born January 18, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer best known as the host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell, which earned him a cult following.
Filmography

The Adventures of Drunky TBA
as Demon (voice)
- Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary
Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary TBA
as Self

Is This Thing On? 2025
as Cellar Comic #2

Kill Tony: Mayhem at Madison Square Garden 2025
as Self

Kinda Pregnant 2025
as Shirley’s Father

Ian Fidance: Wild, Happy & Free 2024
Actor

Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns 2024
as Himself, Writer

Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill 2022
as Self

Sam Morril: Full Capacity 2021
Actor

This Is Stand-Up 2020
as Self

25 Sets 2019
as Self

I Feel Pretty 2018
as Really Tan Dude

Oh, Rick! 2017
as Self

Gilbert 2017
as Self

I Am Battle Comic 2017
Actor

Dying Laughing 2017
as Self

Trainwreck 2015
as Noam

Dave Attell: Road Work 2014
as Himself, Executive Producer, Writer

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo 2011
as Self

Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo 2010
as GPS (voice)

I Am Comic 2010
as Self

Funny People 2009
as Dave Attell

The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol 2009
as Himself

Harold 2008
as Barker

History of the Joke 2008
as Self

The Great Buck Howard 2008
as Las Vegas Husband

Dave Attell: Captain Miserable 2007
as Himself, Writer, Executive Producer

Heckler 2007
as Self

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project 2007
as Self

Hell On Wheels 2007
as Himself
- Twisted Fortune
Twisted Fortune 2007
as Abbot
- Comedy Club Greats
Comedy Club Greats 2007
as Self

Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 2006
as Self

Dave Attell: Hey, Your Mouth's Not Pregnant! 2006
as Himself, Writer

Scary Movie 4 2006
as Knifeman

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge 2006
as Self

Crazy for Love 2005
as Efram the Driver

Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour: Uncensored! 2005
Actor
- New Car Smell
New Car Smell 2005
as Harry

Abby Singer 2003
as Dave Attell (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley 2003
as Audience Member (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell Volume 2 2003
as Himself

The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell Volume 1 2003
as Himself

Pootie Tang 2001
as Frank
- Comedy Central Presents: Dave Attell
Comedy Central Presents: Dave Attell 1999
Actor

Los Enchiladas! 1999
as Don

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey 1998
as Self

Dave Attell - HBO Comedy Half-Hour 1996
as Himself

Caesar's Salad 1990
as Bad Cop
Credits from TMDB.