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Kevin Farley | |
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 Farley at the June 2009 premiere for The Proposal | |
| Born | Kevin Prindiville Farley June 8, 1965 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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| Relatives | Chris Farley (brother) John Farley (brother) Jim Farley (cousin) |
| Website | kevinfarleyofficial |
Kevin Prindiville Farley (born June 8, 1965) is an American actor, singer, comedian, writer, producer and director. [1] He is the younger brother of American comedian and actor Chris Farley. [2]
Kevin Farley was born in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Mary Anne (née Crosby), a homemaker, and Thomas Farley, who owned an oil company, Scotch Oil. [3] [4] [5] He is the younger brother of comic Chris Farley and older brother of actor John P. Farley.
Like Chris, Kevin attended and graduated from Marquette University. [6]
Farley portrayed Doug Linus in the fictional boy band 2ge+her. He was a regular performer in Sports Bar , a sketch-comedy show that ran from 1997 to 1998.
He has appeared alongside many of his brother Chris' Saturday Night Live castmates, such as David Spade and Adam Sandler. He appeared in The Waterboy (a Sandler movie) and in Dirty Work . He played a cop in the 2001 film Joe Dirt , starring David Spade. [7] He appeared as himself alongside sidekick Ketchup Boy played by his brother Chris, in a "Cooking with Randy" sketch on All That with Kenan Thompson.
In 2004, Farley guest-starred as Bud the Janitor on the Nickelodeon television series Drake & Josh in the season 2 episode "Honor Council", and in 2006 as Cop #1 in the season 4 episode "The Wedding", in which he gave Drake Parker and Josh Nichols a parking ticket in a 1970s Chevrolet El Camino for parking in a prohibited area. He also appeared in Joe Dirt 2 - Beautiful Loser as Cal. In 2017, Farley appeared as Earl in the music video for the Rascal Flatts' single "Yours If You Want It", alongside Kristy Swanson. He portrayed Felix the limo driver on Disney's That's So Raven .
He has continued to perform in episodes of TV sitcoms. In 2016, he made a guest appearance as Turkey in the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 11 episode "The Gang Hits the Slopes". He appeared on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm as an exterminator in the episode "The Rat Dog". He guest starred in an episode of the TV sitcom Rules of Engagement . He performed as the NRA gun-toting protester Eric in Superstore season 2 episode, "Guns, Pills and Birds".
He has appeared in several music videos. In 2005, Farley appeared in the Lifehouse video for the band's single "Blind". His character is a neglectful father who brings different women home, where he lives with his daughter, played by Tina Majorino. Farley appeared as the kidnapped beer truck driver in the 2010 music video for "This Afternoon" by Nickelback.
Farley was also in a Dairy Queen commercial [8] advertising the Kit Kat Blizzard, and in commercials for Hertz Rent-A-Car.
He starred in the political parody movie An American Carol , with Kelsey Grammer and Jon Voight, in 2008. Farley appeared on The View on September 30, 2008 to promote the movie.
In 2007, Farley was featured in the web serial Two Guys Drinking at a Bar. [9]
In May 2010, Farley appeared as a guest on Tom Green's House Tonight , where he performed a section of his new stand-up routine. [1]
He directed the film Hollywood & Wine , which was released in 2011. On May 9, 2013, Farley was a featured guest for Sirius/XM radio on the Jason Ellis Show. Also in 2013, Paranormal Movie , a spoof film of Paranormal Activity , was released. Farley directed and also co-stars in the film, alongside his brother John, Carly Craig, Nicky Whelan, William Katt, Tom Sizemore, Maria Menounos, Kevin Sorbo, Quinton Aaron, Deep Roy, and Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts.
In 2015, Kevin and John appear in the documentary I Am Chris Farley , about the life of their brother, Chris. He also filmed the independent film Crowning Jules [10] in South Bend, Indiana. [11] In 2015, Farley, along with Jaleel White and Pauly Shore, appeared on the series Hawaii Five-0 in the Season 5 episode "Ho'amoano (Chasing Yesterday)", which first aired on April 24, 2015.
Farley has identified himself as a conservative. He attended the 2008 Republican National Convention. [12]
| Year | Tile | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Ethos | Barfly | |
| 1995 | Tommy Boy | Guy at Dad's Party | Uncredited |
| 1996 | Black Sheep | Bouncer | |
| 1997 | Beverly Hills Ninja | Policeman | |
| 1998 | Dirty Work | Theater Worker | |
| 1998 | The Waterboy | Jim Simonds | |
| 1999 | The Breaks | Police Officer | |
| 1999 | The Straight Story | Harald Olsen | |
| 1999 | Love Stinks | Sheriff | |
| 2000 | Big Wind on Campus | Kevin "Bear" Cutterback | |
| 2000 | Garage: A Rock Saga | Cult Leader Phil | |
| 2001 | Joe Dirt | Officer Doughrity | |
| 2002 | Frank McKlusky, C.I. | Jimmy | |
| 2002 | The Third Wheel | Bus Driver | |
| 2002 | Eight Crazy Nights | Panda Express Giant Panda | |
| 2003 | Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | Valet | |
| 2004 | Johnson Family Vacation | Stall Guy | |
| 2005 | Callback | Moe Jones | |
| 2005 | The Basement | Stu | |
| 2006 | Danny Roane: First Time Director | K.C. | |
| 2007 | L.A. Blues | Cop # 2 | |
| 2007 | Wild Girls Gone | Landlord | |
| 2007 | Hollywood Dot Com | Kevin | |
| 2007 | Hertz: Spy | Himself | |
| 2007 | Two Guys Drinking at a Bar | Kevin | Short |
| 2008 | Blonde and Blonder | Leo | |
| 2008 | Dog Gone | Bud | |
| 2008 | An American Carol | Michael Malone | |
| 2009 | The Gold & the Beautiful | Victor Howard | |
| 2010 | Winner: Best Short Film | Director | Short |
| 2010 | Hollywood and Wine | Bruno | Also writer and director |
| 2011 | The Elevator | Kelly | Short |
| 2011 | Cellmates | Bubba | |
| 2011 | Shooting for Something Else | Joe | Short |
| 2011 | Boy Toy | Robert | |
| 2011 | Tomorrow's End | Joe | |
| 2012 | Shit People Say to Servers in Hollywood | Himself | |
| 2013 | Paranormal Movie | Larry Fillmore | Also director |
| 2013 | David Spade Catfish? | Himself | Short |
| 2014 | We're Here to Help! | Himself | Short |
| 2014 | The Right to a Right Life | Karl Republican | Short |
| 2014 | The Yank | Fred Finnegan | |
| 2014 | Roswell FM | Ralph Cheeks | |
| 2014 | Dude, Where's My Dog?! | Frank | |
| 2014 | Merry Ex Mas | Tiny Williams | |
| 2015 | Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser | Cal | |
| 2015 | I Am Chris Farley | Himself | Documentary; also executive producer |
| 2016 | Wild Bunch on Ice | Reg Locker | |
| 2017 | Pitching Tents | Neal | |
| 2017 | The Bigfoot Project | Willie Ray | |
| 2017 | Crowning Jules | Chuck | |
| 2018 | Frat Pack | Michaelson | |
| 2020 | The Truth About Santa Claus | Gary | |
| 2021 | The Baby Pact | Judge Anthony Steel | |
| 2022 | A Genie's Tail | Joseph the Jovial | |
| 2022 | 1Up | Dean Davis | |
| 2023 | Grumpy Old Santa | Kris Walters | |
| 2025 | Bart Bagalzby and the Garbage Genie | Hamahan | |
| 2025 | Pickleball † | Father Joseph | Post-Production; also executive producer |
| 2025 | Fallen Cards † | Ben Horowitz | Completed |
| 2025 | Hassle at the Castle † | Easton | Pre-Production |
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997-1998 | Sports Bar | Regular Performer | Main Role |
| 1997 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Jehovah's Witness | Episode: "A Nightmare on Dick Street: Part 1"; Uncredited |
| 1997 | Head Over Heels | Fred | Episode: "One Down" |
| 1997-1998 | The Tom Show | George | 4 episodes |
| 1998 | That '70s Show | Matthew Erdman | Episode: "Drive-In" |
| 1999 | Misguided Angel | Corky | 8 episodes |
| 2000 | 2gether | Doug Linus | Television film |
| 2000 | Then Came You | Andy | Episode: "Then Came a Wedding" |
| 2000 | Making the Video | Doug Linus | Episode: "2gether – "The Hardest Part Of Breaking Up" |
| 2000-2001 | 2gether: The Series | Doug Linus | Main role |
| 2001 | The Howard Stern Radio Show | Himself | Episode: "March 22, 2001" |
| 2001 | The Test | Himself | Episode: "The Kick Ass Test" |
| 2002 | A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Corn/ Bomb Delivery Man | Episode: "Murder is Corny" |
| 2002 | Biography | Himself | Episode: "Chris Farley: Reckless Laughter" |
| 2002-2003 | Just Shoot Me! | Various roles | 5 episodes |
| 2003-2004 | Stripperella | Henchman 1 | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Happy Family | Karl Pinski | Episode: "The Play" |
| 2003-2004 | It's All Relative | Mike | 4 episodes |
| 2004 | 8 Simple Rules | Steven Tyler's roadie | Voice, uncredited |
| 2004 | Complete Savages | Fireman No. 1 | Episode: " Almost Men in Uniform" |
| 2004 | The Sheboygan Improv Festival | Himself | Short; also director, executive producer, and producer |
| 2005 | Back to Norm | Terrorist | Television film |
| 2005 | That's So Raven | Felix | Episode: "Save the Last Dance" |
| 2004-2005 | Joey | Man/ Drunk Santa | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Hot Properties | Fletcher | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Mind of Mencia | Matthew | Episode: "That's F**king Historical" |
| 2004-2006 | Drake & Josh | Bud/ Cop | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Monk | JJ The Joke Machine | Episode: "Mr. Monk Is on the Air" |
| 2007 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Mike the Exterminator | Episode: "The Rat Dog" |
| 2008 | The O'Reilly Factor | Michael Malome | Episode: "September 18, 2008"; Archive footage |
| 2008 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Himself | Episode: "#16.162" |
| 2008 | Talkshow with Spike Feresten | Himself | Episode: "Kevin Farley" |
| 2009 | Troopathon 2009: Honor Their Service | Himself | Television special |
| 2009 | 'Til Death | Steve | Episode: "The Buffer" |
| 2009 | The Movie Showcast | Himself | Television Special |
| 2010 | The Kevin Nealon Show | Himself | Main role |
| 2010 | Love That Girl! | Curtis Williams | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2010 | United States of Tara | Social Worker | Episode: "Dept. of F'd Up Family Services"; Uncredited |
| 2011 | Zeke and Luther | Coach Carp | Episode: "Two Guys, a car, and a Wild Bear" |
| 2009-2011 | True Jackson, VP | Officer Hooley | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Nick Swardson's Pretend Time | Pilgrim Randy | Episode: "Flying Stripper" |
| 2011-2014; 2019 | Laugh Factory | Himself | Episode: "Flashback Fridays: Food Jokes"; Also writer; 3 episodes |
| 2012 | The Jadagrace Show | Wendell | 5 episodes |
| 2013 | Hot in Cleveland | Ranger Murphy | Episode: "Fast and Furious" |
| 2013 | Rules of Engagement | Dave | Episode: "Fountain of Youth" |
| 2013 | The Haunted Hathaways | Big Ronnie | Episode: "Haunted Bakery" |
| 2013 | The Neighbors | Alan | Episode: "Supreme Like Me" |
| 2014 | The Fame Game | Elmer Hart | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2014 | Kickin' It | Coach Bob | Episode: "Martinez & Malone: Mall Cops!" |
| 2014 | Model Citizen | Keith | Television film |
| 2015 | Inside Edition | Himself | Episode: "#26.112"; Archive footage |
| 2015 | Today | Himself | Episode: "July 31, 2015" |
| 2015 | The Tiara Talk Show | Himself | Episode: "Kevin Farley" |
| 2015 | Film Pigs | The Supporting Character/ Himself- Guest Host | Episode: "So Farley" |
| 2015 | Hawaii Five-0 | Mickey Dickson | Episode: "Ho'amoano" |
| 2015 | To Appomattox | Henry Hallek | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Turkey | Episode: "The Gang Hits the Slopes" |
| 2016 | Superstore | Eric | Episode: "Guns, Pills and Birds" |
| 2016-2017 | Still the King | Mitch Dolly | 17 epidodes |
| 2016-2018 | Drunk History | Al Capone/ James Murray | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Tomboy | Randy | Television film |
| 2019 | Good Morning America | Himself | Episode: "#44.103" |
| 2019 | Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh | Himself | Television film; also executive producer |
| 2019 | Treat Yourself | Himself | Episode: "Treat Yourself: Kevin Farley" |
| 2012-2019 | From The Mouth Of Babes | Himself | 3 Episode |
| 2021 | City on a Hill | Neighbor | Episode: "Pax Bostonia" |
| 2015-2021 | F Is for Family | Various voices | 31 episodes |
| 2022 | Everybody Has a Dick Andy Story | Himself | Documentary |
| 2022 | The Very VERY Best of the 80s | Himself | Episode: "Action Movie Stars" |
| 2022 | Growing Up Toxic | Himself | Episode: "Vol 2" |
| 2023 | Somethin' Crunchy | Himself | Episode: "Kevin Farley joins SOMETHIN' CRUNCHY" |
| 2024 | The Really Loud House | Franklin Whitecollar | Episode: "A Really Loud Thanksgiving: The Gobble Squabble Debacle" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021-present | Offsides with Kevin Farley | Himself (host) | |
| 2023 | The Bystanders | Manager Kel | Episode: "Stick it to the Mann" |
| Song | Year | Album |
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| "U + Me = Us (Calculus)" (2gether featuring Kevin Farley as Doug Linus) | 2000 | 2Gether |
| "The Hardest Part of Breaking Up (Is Getting Back Your Stuff)" (2gether featuring Kevin Farley as Doug Linus) | 2000 | 2Gether: Again |
| "Awesum Luvr" (2gether featuring Kevin Farley as Doug Linus) | 2000 | 2Gether: Again |
| "Blind" (Featuring Kevin Farley and Tina Majorino" | 2005 | Lifehouse |
| "Yours If You Want It" (Featuring Kevin Farley and Kristy Swanson) | 2017 | Back to Us |
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