Brian Posehn Biography: Wife, Age, Son, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Brian Edmund Posehn also known as Brian Posehn is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, musician, and writer, known for his distinctive deadpan humor and roles in Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998), The Sarah Silverman Program (2007–2010), and The Big Bang Theory (2010–2019).

A multifaceted entertainer, he has also released comedy albums, co-written Marvel’s Deadpool comics, and hosts the Nerd Poker Dungeons & Dragons podcast.

Profile

• Full Name: Brian Edmund Posehn
• Stage Name: Brian Posehn
• Born: July 6, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Voice Actor, Musician, Writer
• Height: 188 cm (6’2″)
• Parent: Carole Turner (mother), Robert Edmund Posehn
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Melanie Truhett (m. 2004)
• Children: Rhoads Posehn
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3,000,000 to $5,000,000

Early Life and Education

Brian Edmund Posehn was born on July 6, 1966, in Sacramento, California, to Carole Turner, who worked at the Sonoma Developmental Center, and Robert Edmund Posehn, who died from an allergic reaction to blood medication when Brian was two years old.

Of German and Irish descent, his religious beliefs are not publicly emphasized.

Raised by his single mother in Sonoma, California, Brian developed an early interest in comedy, becoming the class clown at Sonoma Valley High School, where he graduated in 1984.

He often used humor to navigate childhood challenges, performing in school plays and local comedy clubs.

He attended California State University, Sacramento, earning a Bachelor’s degree in 1988, which provided a foundation for his entertainment career.

Career

Posehn began performing stand-up comedy in Sacramento in the early 1990s before moving to San Francisco, where he performed alongside comedians like Patton Oswalt.

Relocating to Los Angeles in 1993, he initially aimed to write for television but found success as an actor.

His first major role was on HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998), where he also wrote, earning two Emmy nominations.

He played Kevin Liotta on Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003), Brian Spukowski on The Sarah Silverman Program (2007–2010), and geologist Bert Kibbler on The Big Bang Theory (2010–2019).

His film roles include Run Ronnie Run (2002), The Devil’s Rejects (2005), Knights of Badassdom (2013), and Uncle Nick (2015).

As a voice actor, he voiced characters in King of the Hill (2000–2009), Surf’s Up (2007), Captain Underpants (2017), and video games like Halo 2 and Minecraft: Story Mode.

Posehn has released four comedy albums—Live In: Nerd Rage (2006), The Fartist (2013), Criminally Posehn (2016), and Posehna Non Grata (2018)—and a comedy-metal album, Grandpa Metal (2020).

He co-wrote 45 issues of Marvel’s Deadpool comic series and recent comic books Rifters and Grommets with Image Comics.

Since 2012, he has hosted the Nerd Poker podcast.

Recent roles include Lopez vs. Lopez (2024) and The Christmas Letter (2024).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @brianposehn
• Facebook handle: Brian Posehn
• Twitter handle: @brianposehn
• YouTube Channel: Brian Posehn

Personal Life

Brian Posehn, 59, resides in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Melanie Truhett, a producer, whom he married on September 4, 2004.

They have one son, Rhoads Posehn, born around 2008.

Standing at 188 cm (6’2″), Posehn is a Cancer, known for his sarcastic and deadpan demeanor, which permeates his comedy.

He stopped using marijuana in 2011 but resumed three years later, a detail he has shared publicly.

An only child, he was deeply influenced by his mother’s resilience after his father’s early death.

Posehn enjoys heavy metal music, Dungeons & Dragons, and comic book culture, often incorporating these into his work.

His friendship with comedians like Bob Odenkirk and Patton Oswalt dates back to his early career.

Filmography

• Empty Nest (1995, TV series) – Supporting Role (1 episode)
• Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998, TV series) – Various Roles (also Writer)
• NewsRadio (1995–1998, TV series) – Guest Roles
• Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003, TV series) – Kevin Liotta (recurring)
• Run Ronnie Run (2002, film) – Tank
• The Devil’s Rejects (2005, film) – Wally
• Surf’s Up (2007, film) – Glen Maverick (voice)
• The Sarah Silverman Program (2007–2010, TV series) – Brian Spukowski (32 episodes)
• The Big Bang Theory (2010–2019, TV series) – Bert Kibbler (recurring)
• Knights of Badassdom (2013, film) – Gilberto
• Uncle Nick (2015, film) – Nick (lead role)
• Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017, film) – Mr. Rected (voice)
• The Mandalorian (2019–2023, TV series) – Speeder Bike Driver
• The Book of Boba Fett (2022, TV series) – Supporting Role
• Lopez vs. Lopez (2024, TV series) – Nicolas (1 episode)
• The Christmas Letter (2024, film) – Frederick
• Mystery Cuddlers (2024, TV series) – Archeologist
• Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (TBA, TV series) – Pre-production

Discography

• Live In: Nerd Rage (2006, comedy album)
• The Fartist (2013, comedy album)
• Criminally Posehn (2016, comedy album)
• Posehna Non Grata (2018, comedy album)
• Grandpa Metal (2020, comedy-metal album, featuring Anthrax, Dethklok, others)

Net Worth

Brian Posehn’s estimated net worth ranges from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000.

His income is derived from his stand-up comedy tours, acting roles in film and television, voice acting in animation and video games, comedy albums, book sales (Forever Nerdy, 2018), and comic book writing, including Marvel’s Deadpool and Image Comics’ Rifters and Grommets.