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Kevin Farley
Farley at the June 2009 premiere for The Proposal
Born
Kevin Prindiville Farley

(1965-06-08) June 8, 1965 (age 60)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • comedian
  • writer
  • producer
  • director
Years active1995–present
Spouses
  • Denise Trotter
    ​
    ​
    (m. 2004; div. 2007)​
  • Michelle Wendt
    ​
    (m. 2021)​
RelativesChris Farley (brother)
John Farley (brother)
Jim Farley (cousin)
Websitekevinfarleyofficial.com

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]

Early life, family and education

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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]

Career

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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.

Political views

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Farley has identified himself as a conservative. He attended the 2008 Republican National Convention.[12]

Filmography

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Film

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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
Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
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 episodes
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 Episodes
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"

Podcast

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Year Title Role Notes
2021-present Offsides with Kevin Farley Himself (host)
2023 The Bystanders Manager Kel Episode: "Stick it to the Mann"

Discography

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As featuring artist

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Song Year Album
"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

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Channel". TomGreen.com. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
  2. ^ "Kevin Farley Is Late Chris Farley's Brother Who Continues His Legacy in Comedy - Get To Know Him". amomama.com. September 7, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Chris Farley Biography (1964–1997)". filmreference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
  4. ^ Farley, Tom; Colby, Tanner (2008). The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts. Viking Adult. pp. 11–13. ISBN 978-0670019236.
  5. ^ "Chicago". thechrisfarleyshow.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2009.
  6. ^ "Biographical Information Files E-F". Marquette.edu. Special Collections and University Archives, Marquette University. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  7. ^ Gordon, Dennie; Daniel, Brittany; Miller, Dennis; Beach, Adam (April 11, 2001), Joe Dirt, retrieved December 22, 2016
  8. ^ "Commercial on YouTube". March 26, 2007. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2010 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "Two Guys Drinking". Retrieved October 25, 2010 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "Video: Crowning Jules Trailer". BrianHarrington.com. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  11. ^ "Hollywood actors to throw out first pitch this Saturday". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  12. ^ Farley, Kevin. "Radio appearance" (Interview). Interviewed by Jamie Allman. 97.1 FM Talk.
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