Biography and filmography

Brett Gelman

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.

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Movies (52)

Hechizo: Bienvenidos a Hexe

Hechizo: Bienvenidos a Hexe

2026 · (voice)

Haunted Heist

Haunted Heist

2026 · Alton Dempsey

Una última aventura: Detrás de cámaras de Stranger Things 5

Una última aventura: Detrás de cámaras de Stranger Things 5

2026 · Self - Murray Bauman

McVeigh

McVeigh

2024 · Terry

Contra Todos

Contra Todos

2024 · Gideon Van Der Koy

Hijos de perra

Hijos de perra

2023 · Willy

Asediado

Asediado

2023 · Mr. Fields

Lilo, Lilo, cocodrilo

Lilo, Lilo, cocodrilo

2022 · Alistair Grumps

Metal Lords

Metal Lords

2022 · Dr. Sylvester

The Retrospective

The Retrospective

2021 · Gary Pimbladt

Sin Remordimientos

Sin Remordimientos

2021 · Victor Rykov

Arlo, el chico caimán

Arlo, el chico caimán

2021 · Marcellus (voice)

If Only

If Only

2020 · Bruce

Jezebel

Jezebel

2020 · Bobby (voice)

Harpoon

Harpoon

2019 · Narrator

De tal padre

De tal padre

2018 · Frank Lerue

Wild Nights with Emily

Wild Nights with Emily

2018 · Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson

The Night Is Young

The Night Is Young

2018 · Rick Ramsey

End of the Line

End of the Line

2018 · Big Man

Room for Rent

Room for Rent

2017 · Carl Lemay

Wilson

Wilson

2017 · Robert

Budding Prospects

Budding Prospects

2017 · Vogelsein

The Disaster Artist: Obra maestra

The Disaster Artist: Obra maestra

2017 · Acting Teacher (uncredited)

DRIB

DRIB

2017 · Brady Thompson

Lemon

Lemon

2017 · Isaac, Writer, Executive Producer

Joshy

Joshy

2016 · Greg

Brett Gelman's Dinner in America

Brett Gelman's Dinner in America

2016 · Self, Writer, Executive Producer

Shaman

Shaman

2015 · Shaman

Flock of Dudes

Flock of Dudes

2015 · Howie

Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family

Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family

2015 · Himself, Writer, Executive Producer

Rubberhead

Rubberhead

2014 · Self

Pauline Alone

Pauline Alone

2014 · Watch, Producer

Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends

Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends

2014 · Himself, Writer

Someone Marry Barry

Someone Marry Barry

2014 · Goker

Eagleheart: Paradise Rising

Eagleheart: Paradise Rising

2013 · Brett Mobley

JOBS: La Vida De Steve Jobs

JOBS: La Vida De Steve Jobs

2013 · Jef Raskin

Gregory Go Boom

Gregory Go Boom

2013 · Tom, Producer

Awful Nice

Awful Nice

2013 · Ivan

La Navidad de Harold y Kumar

La Navidad de Harold y Kumar

2011 · T.V. Director

Tim and Gelman Have Lunch

Tim and Gelman Have Lunch

2011 · Brett Gelman, Writer

30 Minutos o Menos

30 Minutos o Menos

2011 · Pizza Boss

Eat

Eat

2011 · August

This Show Will Get You High

This Show Will Get You High

2010

Policías de Repuesto

Policías de Repuesto

2010 · Hal

May the Best Man Win

May the Best Man Win

2009 · Bachelor Party Host

Stick It in Detroit

Stick It in Detroit

2008 · Hot Rod Johnson

Watching the Detectives

Watching the Detectives

2007 · Glenn

Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story

Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story

2004 · Mayhem Team Member

Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins

Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins

· Clarinet Player

One Thousand Cats

One Thousand Cats

Going There

Going There

Syndetic

Syndetic

· Dr. Carnegie

TV shows (48)

Sólo En Florida

Sólo En Florida

2024

La mujer en el lago

La mujer en el lago

2024 · Milton

Entitled

Entitled

2023 · Gabe, Executive Producer

Trabajo Incógnito

Trabajo Incógnito

2021 · Magic Myc (voice)

Mi querido Arlo

Mi querido Arlo

2021 · Marcellus (voice)

Los intrépidos

Los intrépidos

2020 · Egg (voice)

Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

2020 · Self

A Little Late with Lilly Singh

A Little Late with Lilly Singh

2019 · Self

Lights Out with David Spade

Lights Out with David Spade

2019 · Self - Panelist, Self

Camping

Camping

2018 · George

Beyond Stranger Things

Beyond Stranger Things

2017 · Self

Mr. Mercedes

Mr. Mercedes

2017 · Roland Finkelstein

Making History

Making History

2017 · Paul Revere

Jeff and Some Aliens

Jeff and Some Aliens

2017 · Jeff

Fleabag

Fleabag

2016 · Martin

Stranger Things

Stranger Things

2016 · Murray

Love

Love

2016 · Dr. Greg Colter

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 · Self - Guest

Another Period

Another Period

2015 · Hamish

Una rara pareja

Una rara pareja

2015 · Stuart

Los Huang: Un sueño americano

Los Huang: Un sueño americano

2015 · Dusty Nugget

Man Seeking Woman

Man Seeking Woman

2015 · Demon

Married

Married

2014 · AJ

Bad Teacher

Bad Teacher

2014 · Mr. Pilaf

Clarence

Clarence

2014 · Mr. Mozer (voice)

TripTank

TripTank

2014 · Jeff (voice)

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

2013 · Self

Drunk History

Drunk History

2013 · Art Thief, Joseph Pulitzer

Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (Again)

Tim and Gelman Have Lunch (Again)

2013 · Brett Gelman, Writer, Creator

The Jeselnik Offensive

The Jeselnik Offensive

2013 · Self

Del Montón

Del Montón

2012 · Mr. Gilbert

Go On

Go On

2012 · Mr. K

Garfunkel and Oates

Garfunkel and Oates

2012 · Carlos

Comedy Bang! Bang!

Comedy Bang! Bang!

2012 · Dog Lawyer, Self, Mr. Celebrity

NTSF:SD:SUV::

NTSF:SD:SUV::

2011 · Gabby Hoffstein

Finales Felices

Finales Felices

2011 · Carl

Eagleheart

Eagleheart

2011 · Brett Mobley

La liga fantástica

La liga fantástica

2009 · Gavin

Las desventuras de Tim

Las desventuras de Tim

2008 · Doug (voice)

Californication

Californication

2007 · Annoying Hipster

Mad Men

Mad Men

2007 · Daniel

La Oficina

La Oficina

2005 · The Magician

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005 · Hammer Throwing Man (voice), Gay Man (voice), Mervyn (voice), CIA Agent (voice), Candy Cane Eater (voice), Truck Driver (voice)

Eretz Nehederet

Eretz Nehederet

2003 · Wise man from the east

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

2000 · Rocket Horse (voice)

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000 · Pig Parker

Padre de Familia

Padre de Familia

1999 · Escape Room Guy (voice)

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

1990 · Supervisor Burns