
Dino Stamatopoulos
Biography
Dino Stamatopoulos is an American television writer, producer, actor, and voice artist known for his offbeat comedic sensibilities and cult-favorite projects. He began his career writing for influential sketch shows such as The Ben Stiller Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Mr. Show with Bob and David, and The Dana Carvey Show, earning an Emmy Award for his work early on.
He later made a significant mark in adult animation, creating the acclaimed stop-motion series Moral Orel and Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole for Adult Swim. Stamatopoulos is also known for his role as Star-Burns on NBC’s Community, where he served as both a recurring actor and a consulting producer.
Beyond writing and acting, he co-founded the animation studio Starburns Industries, which produced the Oscar-nominated film Anomalisa. His work often blends dark humor with emotional depth, making him a unique voice in American television and animation.
Known For

TV
Community
Star-Burns
2009

TV
Animals.
Ad Man 2
2016

TV
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Jeepers Creepers Dancer (uncredited)
1995

TV
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Various
1995

TV
Moral Orel
2005

TV
TV Funhouse
2000

TV
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
The Mummy (voice)
2010

TV
High School USA!
Mr. Merriwether (voice)
2013

TV
The Drinky Crow Show
2008

TV
Saturday TV Funhouse
Wizzy

Film
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story
Self
2017

Film
Breathing Room
Jersey Rocker
1996

Film
The Black Hole
Newscaster
2021
Filmography
2021FilmThe Black Holeas Newscaster2017FilmEverybody Has an Andy Dick Storyas Self2016TVAnimals.as Ad Man 22013TVHigh School USA!as Mr. Merriwether (voice)2010TVMary Shelley's Frankenholeas The Mummy (voice)2009TVCommunityas Star-Burns2008TVThe Drinky Crow Show2005TVMoral Orel2000TVTV Funhouse1996FilmBreathing Roomas Jersey Rocker1995TVMr. Show with Bob and Davidas Jeepers Creepers Dancer (uncredited)—TVSaturday TV Funhouseas Wizzy