Marty Belafsky

Marty Belafsky
Born (1975-09-19) September 19, 1975
Los Angeles, California
OccupationsTelevision, film, stage actor

Marty Belafsky (born September 19, 1975) is an American actor/comedian[1] born in Los Angeles, California. He began acting professionally at age 13 and was soon cast as Louis Plumb on the short-lived NBC series Hull High. Shortly thereafter, Belafsky landed the role of Crutchie in the Disney musical film, Newsies.[2] He continued acting through his teens, making appearances in such television shows as The Wonder Years, Great Scott and Step By Step and the film Wrestling Ernest Hemingway. Belafsky also voiced Kent Swanson in the video game Dead Rising released in 2006.

Education

In 1993, Belafsky took some time off from acting to attend Brown University, where he honed his comedic skills in the improvisation comedy troupe, Improvidence. Following graduation, Belafsky returned to Hollywood.

Stand-up

He started doing stand-up comedy at The Laugh Factory, and was soon discovered by comedy legend, Rodney Dangerfield. Dangerfield hand-picked Belafsky to be his opening act at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and later gave him starring roles in two of his films, Back By Midnight and The 4th Tenor.

Films

Since then, Belafsky has been featured in such films as Pearl Harbor, Evolution, America's Sweethearts, Back by Midnight, Men in Black II, A Mighty Wind and Funny Money. He has also been featured on television, including a series regular role in MTV's The Lyricist Lounge Show, as well as guest appearances on Still Standing, Six Feet Under and Boston Legal. Belafsky has done over 40 commercials and continues to tour nationally throughout the U.S.

Filmography

Marty Belafsky film and television credits
YearTitleRoleNotes Ref.
1989The Wonder YearsBrady Ryland1 episode[3]
1990Hull HighLouis Plumb8 episodes[2]
1992NewsiesCrutchyTheatrical film[4]
1992Breaking the RulesYoung RobTheatrical film[4]
1993Wrestling Ernest HemingwayNed RyanTheatrical film[4]
1992, 1998Step By StepClark / Barry2 episodes[3]
1997Sabrina the Teenage WitchStudent1 episodes[3]
2000The Lyricist Lounge Show(various)
2001Pearl HarborLouie the SailorTheatrical film
2001EvolutionMilitary PoliceTheatrical film
2001Six Feet UnderBakery Worker1 episode[3]
2001America's SweetheartsSecurity GuardTheatrical film
2002Men in Black IIMIB Customs AgentTheatrical film
2002The 4th TenorJohnnyTheatrical film
2003A Mighty WindRamblin' Sandy PitnikTheatrical film
2004Back by MidnightJerk OffTheatrical film
2004Still StandingSamm "Lord Hades"1 episode[3]
2005Boston LegalJoshua Abrams1 episode[3]
2006Funny MoneyStan MartinTheatrical film[3]

References

  1. ↑ "The Official Website of Comedian Marty Belafsky". Martybelafsky.com. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
  2. 1 2 Willis, John (2000-02-01). Screen World 1993. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 44–. ISBN 9781557831750. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Marty Belafsky". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media / NBCUniversal. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 "Marty Belafsky". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved 8 January 2026.


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