Marc Maron is a multifaceted American entertainer, known for his work as a stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, actor, and musician. Born on September 27, 1963, Maron rose to prominence in the 1990s and 2000s with frequent appearances on late-night television, particularly The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, where he holds the record for the most appearances by a stand-up comedian. He hosted Short Attention Span Theater on Comedy Central and became a familiar face on shows like Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. From 2004 to 2009, Maron was a prominent voice on the liberal talk radio network Air America, where he hosted several programs including The Marc Maron Show and Breakroom Live.

In 2009, after his radio stint ended, Maron launched his now-iconic podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, which features candid, long-form interviews with comedians, actors, musicians, and public figures, recorded in his Los Angeles garage. The show gained widespread acclaim and helped redefine the podcasting landscape. Notable episodes include a raw, emotional conversation with Louis C.K., a groundbreaking interview with Todd Glass where he came out publicly, and a landmark episode with President Barack Obama in 2015, which solidified the podcast’s cultural relevance.

Maron also expanded into television and film, starring in his semi-autobiographical series Maron on IFC from 2013 to 2016, where he served as both lead actor and executive producer. He later co-starred in the critically acclaimed Netflix series GLOW (2017–2019), which showcased his dramatic range. In 2019, he appeared in the Oscar-nominated film Joker, and in 2022, he voiced Mr. Snake in DreamWorks’ animated feature The Bad Guys, continuing his diverse and influential career in entertainment.