Glenn Franklin Howerton, a multifaceted American creative force, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry through his versatile performances on screen and behind the camera. With a remarkable range, he has garnered widespread recognition for his portrayal of Dennis Reynolds in the critically acclaimed and beloved sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, where he also lends his expertise as a writer and executive producer. Additionally, he has showcased his versatility by taking on the role of Jack Griffin in the popular comedy series A.P. Bio, and has also held the lead role in the short-lived but promising sitcom That '80s Show.
Career
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2025

Sirens as Ethan Corbin II
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2023

BlackBerry as Jim Balsillie
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Fool's Paradise as Business Manager
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Velma as Fred (voice)
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2022

The Thief Collector as Jerry Alter
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2021

How It Ends as John
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2020

Archenemy as The Manager
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Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home as Audience
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The Hunt as Richard
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The Fugitive as Jerry Conwell
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2018

A.P. Bio as Jack Griffin
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2016

Officer Downe as Dominic
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2014

Fargo as Don Chumph
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2013

Coffee Town as Will
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The Mindy Project as Cliff Gilbert
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2012

Unsupervised as Dirt (voice)
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2011

Everything Must Go as Gary
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Vietnam in HD as Don Devore
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2009

The Nightman Cometh Live! as Dennis Reynolds
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Crank: High Voltage as Doctor
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2008

The Strangers as Mike
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2006

Crank as Doctor
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Two Weeks as Matthew Bergman
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2005

Must Love Dogs as Michael
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Serenity as Lilac Young Tough
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as Dennis Reynolds
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2003

ER as Nick Cooper
{"id":53413,"title":"Monday Night Mayhem","year":"2002","character":"Dick Ebersol","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monday-night-mayhem","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53413.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53413.jpg"},"released":1}
2002

Monday Night Mayhem as Dick Ebersol
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That '80s Show as Corey Howard
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2011
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2010
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2008