bio:
Kevin Weisman is recognized around the world for his work as “Marshall Flinkman” on the ABC series ALIAS. He received a BA from UCLA’s Theatre/Film/Television and studied at New York’s Circle in the Square Theatre.
A founding member of the award-winning Buffalo Nights Theatre Company, Kevin most recently starred as “Uncle Louie” in the La Mirada Performing Arts Theatre’s production of Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers”. Past stage credits include the starring role in “Crazy Drunk” at the John Anson Ford Theatre, the title role in Arthur Schnitzler’s “Anatol”, the West Coast premiere of Jonathon Marc Sherman’s “Sophistry”, “Apollo of Bellac”, “J.B”, “Suburban Motel”, “Incident at Vichy”, “Tis Pity She’s a Whore”, “The Greeks”, and “The Goldoni Trilogy” at the Mark Taper.
Since finishing ALIAS, Weisman has recurred on MOONLIGHT (CBS) and guest starred on HUMAN TARGET (FOX), MIAMI MEDICAL (CBS), THE FORGOTTEN (ABC), NUMBERS (CBS), CSI: NY (CBS), CHUCK (NBC), OCTOBER ROAD (ABC), GHOST WHISPERER (CBS), and EASY MONEY (CW). Previous television credits include recurring and guest starring roles on FELICITY, ROSWELL, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, THE X-FILES, GIDEON’S CROSSING, FRASIER, E.R., JUST SHOOT ME and THE DREW CAREY SHOW, as well as a starring role in the ABC television film BEVERLY HILLS FAMILY ROBINSON.
Weisman just returned from shooting FLIPPED, the Rob Reiner-directed feature adaptation of Wendelin Van Draanen’s young adult novel, which revolves around the confusing romantic developments of 2 young neighbors as they age from 7 to 13. Aidan Quinn and Penelope Ann Miller play the girl’s parents, and Weisman plays her mentally-challenged uncle. He also stars in the upcoming independent horror film, UNDOCUMENTED, playing a member of a documentary crew that is captured by a gang of sadistic radicals while accompanying a group of illegal immigrants crossing the border.
Other film work includes Rob Reiner's FLIPPED, the upcoming indie UNDOCUMENTED, GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS, LIP SERVICE, ROBBERS, BUYING THE COW, and the 1998 Slamdance Audience Award-winning MAN OF THE CENTURY.' , Disney’s SPACE BUDDIES, Kevin Smith’s CLERKS II, B.O.H.I.C.A., (2008 Winner of Special Jury Award at the WorldFest-Houston Intl. Film Festival and Audience Award at the Newport Intl. Film Festival), and the 1998 Slamdance Audience Award winner, MAN OF THE CENTURY. Weisman also produced and acted in the 2006 release, ILLUSION, starring screen legend Kirk Douglas and fellow Buffalo Nights member and Emmy Award winner, Michael Goorjian, who also directed.
In September 2009, Kevin will make his “internet” debut as a guest star in the first installment of LEVEL 26: Dark Origins, a multi-platform “Digi-Novel” that combines Emmy-winning CSI franchise creator, Anthony Zuiker’s LEVEL 26 books and website, allowing readers to move from passages in the books to videos and interactive content on the LEVEL 26 website.
Kevin was an original member of TRAINWRECK, the L.A. based band featuring Kyle Gass of Tenacious D. Although he has curtailed touring since his May 2005 marriage to Jodi Tanowitz, Kevin’s fans can still enjoy his surprise “special appearances” when TRAINWRECK performs locally. Jodi & Kevin are the proud parents of Maya Rose (born on 3/31/06) and Eli Samuel (born on 2/11/08).
Additionally, Jodi & Kevin are avid supporters of numerous children's charities and Jewish organizations, including the L.A. Children’s Hospital, The Children's Defense Fund, Wheels For Humanity, Bet Tzedek, a non-profit law-firm that provides free legal services to low-income, disabled & elderly residents of Los Angeles Country, and Koreh LA, a local Jewish organization that assists kids in advancing their reading skills. Particularly close to his heart is Kevin’s involvement in the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, serving as a board member of the DMD Fund (www.dmdfund.org).
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