Brett Gelman
Biography
Brett Gelman is an American actor, comedian, and writer born on October 6, 1976, in Highland Park, Illinois. He studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and built a career in comedy through improv, stand-up, and television roles including Married and Stranger Things.
Gelman is recognized for his role as Martin in the BBC/Amazon series Fleabag (2016-2019), playing the protagonist's stepmother's unsettling and inappropriate partner. His performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award as part of the show's outstanding comedy ensemble recognition. He also plays Murray Bauman in Netflix's Stranger Things.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Murray Bauman in Stranger Things (2017-present)
- Brett Mobley in Married (2014-2015)
- Mr. K in Go! (2020, voice)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series (Fleabag)
Frequently Asked Questions
Brett Gelman is best known for playing Martin in Fleabag and Murray Bauman in Stranger Things.
Yes, he plays Murray Bauman, the conspiracy theorist turned ally, in Stranger Things.