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Kirk Fox
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Kirk Fox is an American actor, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian. He played Mr. March in How to Rock and Kenny Boy in Reservation Dogs.[1][2][3]
Key Information
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]Fox played Sewage Joe on Parks and Recreation and was a regular on Nickelodeon's How to Rock as Mr. March. Other credits include Community on NBC, Who Gets the Last Laugh? on TBS, Reservation Dogs on FX/Hulu, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Fox.
From 2013 to May 2014, Fox hosted CBS TV Distribution's syndicated[4] daytime talk show The Test.[5]
In 2023, Fox starred as juror Pat McCurdy in Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky's Peabody Award-winning docu-comedy television series Jury Duty,[6] which premiered on Amazon Freevee on April 7, 2023.
Web series
[edit]In 2009, Fox and Owen Benjamin starred in Heckle U.[7]
In 2012 and 2013, Fox starred as Melinda Hill's suitor in the first[8] and ninth[9] episodes of Romantic Encounters.[10]
Stand-up comedy
[edit]Fox started doing stand up comedy in 2002.[11] In 2005, Fox co-wrote and co-starred in the comedy Tennis Anyone? with Donal Logue.[12][13][14] On August 11, 2006, he made his television standup debut on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham and in 2007 received the Jury Prize for best standup at the HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen, Colorado.[15][16][17][18] In March 2008 he was featured in his own 1/2 hour special on Comedy Central: Comedy Central Presents: Kirk Fox. He appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in December 2008[18] and May 2009.
Personal life
[edit]Fox was married to Alison Eastwood. They later divorced. Fox married Jaren Boczan in 2017.[19] They have a daughter born in 2018.[20]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- Treacherous (1993)
- Wyatt Earp (1994)
- In the Army Now (1994)
- Criminal Hearts (1995)
- The Trigger Effect (1996)
- Infinity (1996)
- The Postman (1997)
- Crazy in Alabama (1999)
- Mumford (1999)
- The Patriot (2000)
- The Right Temptation (2000)
- City of Ghosts (2002)
- Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003)
- Tennis, Anyone...? (2005)
- Natural Born Komics (2007) (V)
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
- The Lodger (2009)
- Heckle U (2009)
- Still Waiting... (2009) (V)
- A Heart Too Tender (2009)
- Post Grad (2009)
- Group Sex (2010)
- Let Go (2011)
- Any Day Now (2012)
- Bulletproof 2 (2020)
- Max Dagan (2024)
Television
[edit]- Martial Law (1999)
- Nash Bridges (1998)
- The Pretender (2000)
- Deadwood (2005)
- Live at Gotham (2006)
- Grand Union (2006)
- Comedy Central Presents: Kirk Fox (2008) (TV)
- Gaytown (2008)
- Paris Hilton's My New BFF (2008)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2008)
- Chelsea Lately (2009)
- Reno 911! (2009)
- Parks and Recreation (2010)
- Terriers (2010)
- Last Comic Standing (2010)
- In Gayle We Trust (2011)
- How to Rock (2012)
- Community (2012)
- Figure It Out (2012)
- The Test (2013)
- Rush Hour (2016)
- The Mick[21] (2017)
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2018)
- Dress Up Gang (2020)
- Reservation Dogs (2021)
- Jury Duty (2023)
- Bad Thoughts (2025, Netflix Series)
References
[edit]- ^ "Kirk Fox". TV Guide. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ "Kirk Fox". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ "Kirk Fox". hollywood.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (9 January 2013). "It's Official: CBS TV Distribution's 'The Test' A Go For Fall, Clearance At 56% of U.S." Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (9 September 2013). "'The Test' Host Kirk Fox, EP Jay McGraw Preview Talk Show, Reveal Celebrity Guests". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Jury Duty". The Peabody Awards. 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ Roper, Chase. "Owen Benjamin, Kirk Fox in new CBS.com web series". Laughspin. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Saxon, Sarah. "Webisode to Watch: Romantic Encounters with Melinda Hill". Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Romantic Encounters with Melinda Hill". IMDB. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Walton, Brian. "Pickstarter: Our Favorite Crowdfunded Projects 9/16". Nerdist. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Kirk Fox [Interview]". 21 March 2018.
- ^ Elliott, David (November 10, 2005). "'Tennis, Anyone?' hits a soft, satiric serve". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ Horgan, Richard (August 11, 2004). "Hollywood Spin: Pauly's Postscript". Film Stew. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ "Tennis, Anyone...?". Box Office Prophets. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ Gonzalez, Erika (March 10, 2007). "Rising stars come out in Aspen". Rocky Mountain News. Archived from the original on December 30, 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (March 5, 2007). "Offbeat Comics Top Awards at USCAF". Backstage. Retrieved May 31, 2009.
- ^ "Offbeat comics tops at USCAF". The Hollywood Reporter. March 4, 2007. Retrieved 2009-05-31.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Kirk Fox". Comedy Central. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ "Kirk Fox on Instagram: "6 years ago today she married me. Not a day goes by that she doesn't regret it. I don't know what I'd do without @jarenboczan but I'd do a lot of it. She's pretty. Beauty and the beast."".
- ^ Fox, Kirk [@kirkfox] (May 16, 2018). "I made a human person. Addison Bristol Fox. 6:59 am. May 16th. She's the one on the left. https://t.co/wUz37W1ft4" (Tweet). Retrieved May 22, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Swift, Andy (May 10, 2018). "The Mick Cancelled at Fox". TVLine. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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Kirk Fox
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Personal life
Early years
Kirk Fox was born on August 26, 1969, in San Diego, California, USA.[6] Standing at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m), his height has been a notable physical characteristic throughout his career.[1] Fox was raised in San Diego, where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood marked by a supportive family environment and an early affinity for humor.[7] His father, a handyman and housepainter known for his witty personality, served as a key influence in fostering Fox's interest in comedy, providing a foundation for his natural inclination to make others laugh.[7] In high school, Fox was runner-up for class clown, highlighting his budding comedic talents during his formative years.[7] Prior to entering entertainment, Fox worked as a tennis pro in the San Diego area and later in Los Angeles, where he taught tennis to various professionals, including film directors; these experiences indirectly exposed him to the entertainment industry.[7] Public information on his formal education remains limited, with no specific institutions documented, suggesting a self-taught path shaped by personal and familial influences rather than structured training.[6] Fox made his debut in the entertainment industry in 1993 with a role in the film Treacherous, marking the beginning of his acting pursuits.[8]Family and relationships
Kirk Fox was first married to actress and director Alison Eastwood on March 26, 1999; the union ended in divorce on January 28, 2000, after less than a year.[1] Fox married producer Jaren Boczan in February 2017, and the couple remains together as of 2025.[9][10] The couple welcomed their daughter, Addison Bristol Fox, on May 16, 2018.[1] Since her birth, Fox and Boczan have resided in the Los Angeles area, maintaining a relatively private family life while occasionally sharing glimpses of their experiences as parents through collaborative projects like their joint podcast Beauty and the Beast.[11][12]Career
Stand-up comedy
Kirk Fox began his stand-up comedy career on November 10, 2002, performing at an open mic night in a small coffee shop venue attended by about ten people.[7] His early style featured a dry wit and deadpan delivery, drawing from personal anecdotes rather than political or relational topics, which he refined by closely observing audience reactions during sets.[7] Over time, this approach evolved into a signature observational humor, occasionally incorporating physical comedy from his acting background.[13] Fox made his television stand-up debut on August 11, 2006, during an episode of Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, hosted by Bill Burr at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.[14] In 2007, he shared the Best Stand-up award (Jury Prize) with Shane Mauss at HBO's U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, recognizing his emerging talent in live performance.[15] This accolade highlighted his deadpan style amid a competitive field of comedians.[16] Building on this momentum, Fox appeared in his own half-hour special, Comedy Central Presents: Kirk Fox, which aired on March 21, 2008, where he discussed topics like tantric sex and his Navy SEAL brother.[17] He followed with live stand-up spots on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on December 4, 2008, and May 18, 2009, marking his network late-night appearances.[18][19] Fox has maintained an active stand-up presence through ongoing tours, including a guest spot on TBS's hidden-camera comedy series Who Gets the Last Laugh? in 2013.[20] His performances continued into the 2020s, with a notable Showtime special That Guy released in 2018, and recent live shows such as one at the American Comedy Co. in San Diego on June 26, 2025.[21][22]Television
Kirk Fox's television career began with guest appearances in the late 1990s and expanded to include recurring roles in notable comedy series throughout the 2010s and 2020s.[1]- 1998: Nash Bridges as Ricky Allan Klinsman (1 episode: "Hot Prowler").[23]
- 1999: The King of Queens as Grady (1 episode).[24]
- 1999: Martial Law as Marcus (1 episode).[25]
- 2000: The Pretender as Huey (1 episode).[25]
- 2005: My Name Is Earl (1 episode).[24]
- 2006: The Loop (1 episode).[24]
- 2006: Live at Gotham as Himself (stand-up special).[1]
- 2008: Gaytown (1 episode).[26]
- 2008: Paris Hilton's My New BFF (guest appearance).
- 2008: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (stand-up guest).
- 2008: Comedy Central Presents: Kirk Fox as Himself (stand-up special).[27]
- 2009: Reno 911! (1 episode).[28]
- 2009: Chelsea Lately (guest).[28]
- 2010–2013: Parks and Recreation as Sewage Joe (recurring role, 8 episodes).[24]
- 2010: Terriers (1 episode).[28]
- 2011: Workaholics (1 episode).[24]
- 2011: In Gayle We Trust (1 episode).[28]
- 2012: Community as Blade (1 episode).[29]
- 2012: How to Rock as Mr. March (recurring role, 12 episodes).[30]
- 2016: The Grinder (1 episode).[24]
- 2017: American Housewife (1 episode).[24]
- 2018: The Cool Kids (1 episode).[24]
- 2018: The Conners as Creepy Guy (1 episode).[31]
- 2019: Black Monday as Blair's Dad (1 episode).[31]
- 2019: The Good Place (1 episode).[24]
- 2019: The Dress Up Gang as Fox (series regular).[31]
- 2020: Better Things (1 episode).[24]
- 2021–2023: Reservation Dogs as Kenny Boy (recurring role, 12 episodes).[24]
- 2023: Jury Duty as Pat McCurdy (recurring role, 8 episodes).[4]
- 2023: Bad Thoughts (role unspecified).[1]
Film
- Treacherous (1993) as Enforcer[32]
- Wyatt Earp (1994) as Pete Spence[33]
- In the Army Now (1994) as Corporal
- Criminal Hearts (1995) (actor)[34]
- The Trigger Effect (1996) as Slim
- Infinity (1996) as Roy
- The Postman (1997) as Gangly Recruit[35]
- Mumford (1999) as Greg
- Crazy in Alabama (1999) as Sheriff
- The Patriot (2000) as Skunk[36]
- City of Ghosts (2002) as Agent Philips
- Pauly Shore Is Dead (2004) as Kirk (also writer)
- Tennis, Anyone...? (2005) as Gary Morgan (also writer)
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) as Sex Guy[37]
- The Lodger (2009) as Agent #1
- Still Waiting... (2009) as Artie
- Post Grad (2009) as Buckle-O-Bill
- Let Go (2011) as Paul
- Shiner (2018) as Big Joe
- Up There (2019) as Greg
- Bulletproof 2 (2020) as Archie
- Stay Off the App (2020) as Charlie
- Downeast (2021) as Marty
- The Devil Comes to Kansas City (2023) as The Devil[38]
- Mermaid (2025) as Skip[39]
Other contributions
In 2005, Kirk Fox co-wrote the screenplay for the independent comedy film Tennis, Anyone...? with Donal Logue, drawing from Fox's background as a tennis player to infuse the story with authentic elements of the sport.[40] He also served as co-producer on the project, which explores two down-on-their-luck friends seeking redemption through celebrity tennis tournaments.[41] Fox expanded into digital media with his co-starring role in the 2009 CBS.com web series Heckle U, where he portrayed Darrell Downing, a slacker heckler alongside Owen Benjamin's Chance Stevens.[42] The series follows the duo's misadventures using their heckling skills to influence basketball games, sponsored by Head & Shoulders as an original online production.[43] From 2012 to 2013, Fox made recurring appearances in the web series Romantic Encounters with Melinda Hill, playing the irredeemable antagonist in sketches that satirize disastrous dates and romantic mishaps.[44] The project, produced independently via Kickstarter, highlighted Fox's ability to embody unlikeable yet comedic foils in short-form content.[45] As executive producer, Fox oversaw his 2018 stand-up special Kirk Fox: That Guy for Showtime, which delves into the psyche of solitary bar patrons through his signature deadpan observations.[46] These ventures in writing, producing, and web formats have positioned Fox as a versatile figure in independent comedy, bridging live performance with scripted digital narratives.[47]Filmography
Film
- Treacherous (1993) as Enforcer[32]
- Wyatt Earp (1994) as Pete Spence[33]
- In the Army Now (1994) as Corporal
- Criminal Hearts (1996) as Arizona Highway Patrol officer[34]
- The Trigger Effect (1996) as Drugstore Announcer
- Infinity (1996) as Mechanic
- The Postman (1997) as Gangly Recruit[35]
- Mumford (1999) as Gregory Heskin
- Crazy in Alabama (1999) as Patrolman
- The Patriot (2000) as Skunk[36]
- The Right Temptation (2000) as Sharpshooter
- City of Ghosts (2002) as Agent Philips
- Pauly Shore Is Dead (2004) as Kirk (also writer)
- Tennis, Anyone...? (2005) as Anthony (also writer)
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) as Mixer[37]
- The Lodger (2009) as LAPD Officer #3
- Still Waiting... (2009) as Hank
- Post Grad (2009) as Buckle-O-Bill
- Let Go (2011) as Paul
- Shiner (2018) as Big Joe
- Up There (2019) as Greg
- Bulletproof 2 (2020) as Archie
- Stay Off the App (2020) as Charlie
- Downeast (2021) as Marty
- The Devil Comes to Kansas City (2023) as The Devil[38]
- Mermaid (2025) as Skip[39]
Television
Kirk Fox's television career began with guest appearances in the late 1990s and expanded to include recurring roles in notable comedy series throughout the 2010s and 2020s.[1]- 1998: Nash Bridges as Ricky Allan Klinsman (1 episode: "Hot Prowler").[23]
- 1999: Martial Law as Marcus (1 episode).[25]
- 2000: The Pretender as Huey (1 episode).[25]
- 2005: My Name Is Earl (1 episode).[24]
- 2006: The Loop (1 episode).[24]
- 2006: Live at Gotham as Himself (stand-up special).[1]
- 2008: Gaytown (1 episode).
- 2008: Paris Hilton's My New BFF (guest appearance).
- 2008: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (stand-up guest).
- 2008: Comedy Central Presents: Kirk Fox as Himself (stand-up special).[27]
- 2009: Reno 911! (1 episode).[28]
- 2009: Chelsea Lately (guest).[28]
- 2009–2015: Parks and Recreation as Sewage Joe (recurring role, 6 episodes).[24]
- 2010: Terriers (1 episode).[28]
- 2011: Workaholics (1 episode).[24]
- 2011: In Gayle We Trust (1 episode).[28]
- 2012: Community as Blade (1 episode).[29]
- 2012: How to Rock as Mr. March (recurring role, 12 episodes).[28]
- 2016: The Grinder (1 episode).[24]
- 2017: American Housewife (1 episode).[24]
- 2018: The Cool Kids (1 episode).[24]
- 2018: The Conners as Creepy Guy (1 episode).[31]
- 2019: Black Monday as Blair's Dad (1 episode).[31]
- 2019: The Good Place (1 episode).[24]
- 2019: The Dress Up Gang as Fox (series regular).[31]
- 2020: Better Things (1 episode).[24]
- 2021–2023: Reservation Dogs as Kenny Boy (recurring role, 12 episodes).[24]
- 2023: Jury Duty as Pat McCurdy (recurring role, 4 episodes).[24]
- 2025: Bad Thoughts as Roger (1 episode).[5]
- 2025: The Coyote as Agent Sims (TV movie).[48]