Ken Marino: Coming From Long Island & Mtv To Writing, Directing, Acting & The Grit It Takes To Succeed

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast and one of the most well-known faces in comedic television and film.  Ken Marino is an accomplished actor, writer, producer and director who got his start in the early 90’s in MTV’s The State Sketch show.  He played iconic characters best known for his hilarious sketch character Louie!   Ken shares fun and inspiring professional and personal stories from working with his ten other cast mates on MTV’s The State being young and creative in NYC, growing up on Long Island NY and where he received some inspirations from memorable characters he did in such movies as Wanderlust, Role Models, Diggers, East Bound and Down, Veronica Mars, Wet Hot American Summer and many others.  By the end of this episode, you will learn lessons from Ken Marino that you can apply to many aspects of life and business not just entertainment.   He shares his insight about having the grit necessary to succeed in entertainment and business, his mindset, perspective,  how to balance personal and professional barriers working with friends and loved ones, family and the importance of giving back some hope and positivity at a time when the world needs it.  This is a special episode with a very successful, talented, down to earth and kind person.  You will not be disappointed, check it out on all platforms and especially on Youtube with the links below to get the full Ken Marino visual experience!  Link In bio to get a limited time only Zoom with The State Reunion recording and T-Shirt where funds will go to charity! About Ken Marino: Ken Marino grew up on Long Island, NY.  He attended NYU and at an early age was picked up as an actor and writer on the iconic sketch comedy show called MTV’s The State.  He went on to meet his cast mates at New York University (NYU) and eventually made his way out to California where he was casted in Men Behaving Badly with Rob Schneider and went on to act, write, produce and direct in such big name projects as Will and Grace, Veronica Mars, Family Guy, Brooklyn 99, Burning Love, The Ten, Party Down, Monk, Diggers, Dog Days, Wet Hot American Summer and countless others up to Black Monday running now on Showtime.  Ken has worked with the biggest names in the business including David Wain, Kerri Kenney Silver, Thomas Lennon, Kevin Allison, Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Bradley Cooper, Tony Shalhoub, Alan Alda, Henry Winkler, Danny McBride, Adam Scott, Joe Lo Truglio, Kristen Bell, Don Cheadle, Ken Jeong and Elizabeth Banks. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenmarino/?hl=en   Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenmarino?lang=en Get The State Reunion and T Shirt Connect with Nick Lamagna: 630.263.5804 www.NickNickNick.com Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes on Platforms by Clicking Here To Subscribe Find all social media connections at Social media Links for Facebook, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Rate and Review The A Game Podcast on Apple Click Here to Review