Anecdotes

Roommates with Ken Marino in college. They were introduced by mutual friend Craig Wedren, who was also his roommate.

Originally from the same neighborhood in Ohio as Paul Newman, Fred Willard, & Molly Shannon.

He and Michael Patrick Jann directed almost everything on "The State.".

Was in an alternate scene of Présentateur vedette: La légende de Ron Burgundy (2004) with his long-time friend/collaborator Paul Rudd during the Panda Watch: Day 5 report. The scene can be seen on the Unrated version of Anchorman in the Blooper section.

Frequently names female characters in his films "Beth," in honor of his sister, Beth Wain Brandon.

Uncle of Samantha Stamler & Alexandra Stamler, daughters of his sister, Cathy Stamler.

Ex-son-in-law of Herbert Hartig.

Drummer for the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, which covers classic rock songs on YouTube. His former roommates [nm=0547800] and [nm=0917208] are lead singer and guitarist, respectively.

Father of Henry Wain.

Son of Norman Wain & Nina Wain.

Ex-brother-in-law of Meg Hartig.