Colin Quinn  
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A true New Yorker, Colin Quinn has always made his mark as the comic scene’s tough guy.

Quinn is currently tackling societal issues in "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn," his own late-night series in which is he serves as the show’s host, creator and executive producer. "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" is a roundtable forum in which Quinn and his notable comedian-friends discuss current issues in a fast-paced, hilarious environment. The program airs Monday-Thursday at 11:30 p.m., and repeats each night at 1:30 a.m.

Quinn made his television debut in 1987 as co-host of MTV’s hit game show "Remote Control," where he remained for three seasons. In 1995, Quinn landed a spot on the legendary late-night show, "Saturday Night Live," where he entertained audiences for six seasons with unforgettable characters such as "Lenny the Lion" and "Joe Blow," the recurring segment "Colin Quinn Explains The New York Times" and his remarkable impersonation of Robert DeNiro.

     
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