Cast & creator
Dave Attell
Best known for The Simpsons, The Daily Show, Conan
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.
55
film credits
38
television credits
85
1975–2025 · acting roles
6.5
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (93)
Showing 93 of 93 credits
The Simpsons
Luke (voice)
1989
The Daily Show
Self
1996
Conan
Self
2010
Saturday Night Live
Audience Member (uncredited)
1975Saturday Night Live
Audience Member / Frank Sinatra Jr. (uncredited)
1975Saturday Night Live
Ron Silver (uncredited)
1975Saturday Night Live
Frankie Carbone / Audience Member (uncredited)
1975Saturday Night Live
Spectator (uncredited)
1975Saturday Night Live
Dancer (uncredited)
1975Saturday Night Live
Writer
1975
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
Bob's Burgers
Scalper (voice)
2011
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Comedy Guest
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
AVN Awards
Self - Host
Everybody Loves Raymond
Dave
1996
Arrested Development
Dave Attell
2003
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Dave (voice)
1995Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Additional Writing
1995
Lights Out with David Spade
Self - Panelist
2019
Ed
Brad Campbell
2000
Difficult People
New York City
2015
Comedy Central Presents
Self
1998
Scary Movie 4
Knifeman
2006
Tosh.0
2009
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Kosher Food Mart Clerk
2024
I Feel Pretty
Really Tan Dude
2018
Crashing
2017
Bupkis
Park Guest
2023
The Naked Brothers Band
2007Cinema Insomnia
Self
Trainwreck
Noam
2015
Funny People
Dave Attell
2009
Mind of Mencia
2005
Is This Thing On?
Cellar Comic #2
2025
Kinda Pregnant
Shirley’s Father
2025
The Burn with Jeff Ross
Self
2012
The Jeselnik Offensive
Self
2013
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Self
2010
Pulp Comics
himself
1996
The Great Buck Howard
Las Vegas Husband
2008
Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo
GPS (voice)
2010
Insomniac with Dave Attell
Self - Host
2001
Pootie Tang
Frank
2001
This Is Stand-Up
Self
2020
The Ron White Show
2005
Harold
Barker
2008
Dying Laughing
Self
2017
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
2007
I Am Battle Comic
2017
The Adventures of Drunky
Demon (voice)
I Am Comic
Self
2010
Crazy for Love
Efram the Driver
2005
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
Self
2006
Gilbert
Self
2017
The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol
Himself
2009
Heckler
Self
2007
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Audience Member (archive footage) (uncredited)
2003
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
2021
Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill
Self
2022
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
Self
2011
Abby Singer
Dave Attell (uncredited)
2003
History of the Joke
Self
2008
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge
Self
2006Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary
Self
25 Sets
Self
2019
Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour: Uncensored!
2005Comedy Club Greats
Self
2007
Kill Tony: Mayhem at Madison Square Garden
Self
2025
Oh, Rick!
Self
2017
Dave Attell: Road Work
Himself
2014Dave Attell: Road Work
Executive Producer
2014Dave Attell: Road Work
Writer
2014
Dave Attell: Captain Miserable
Himself
2007Dave Attell: Captain Miserable
Writer
2007Dave Attell: Captain Miserable
Executive Producer
2007
Ian Fidance: Wild, Happy & Free
2024
Caesar's Salad
Bad Cop
1990Comedy Central Presents: Dave Attell
1999
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey
Self
1998Twisted Fortune
Abbot
2007
Dave Attell: Hey, Your Mouth's Not Pregnant!
Himself
2006Dave Attell: Hey, Your Mouth's Not Pregnant!
Writer
2006
Dave Attell - HBO Comedy Half-Hour
Himself
1996New Car Smell
Harry
2005
Comedy Underground with Dave Attell
Self
2014
Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns
Himself
2024Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns
Writer
2024
Los Enchiladas!
Don
1999
The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell Volume 2
Himself
2003
Hell On Wheels
Himself
2007
The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell Volume 1
Himself
2003