Best known as Kraglin in the MCU’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ films (2014–2023), Kirk Gleason on ‘Gilmore Girls’ (2000–2007), and his voice work as various characters on ‘Robot Chicken’ (2005–).
Films
- The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday SpecialKraglin Obfonteri (performance capture)2022
- The Suicide SquadJavelin / Calendar Man (voice) & Weasel (motion capture)2021
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Kraglin / On-Set Rocket Raccoon2017
- The Belko ExperimentMarty2016
- Guardians of the GalaxyKraglin / On-Set Rocket Raccoon2014
- SuperJohnny2010
- Bachelor Party 2: The Last TemptationThe Bearded Lady (direct-to-video)2008
TV shows
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Kraglin Obfonteri (performance capture)2023
- Creepshow (Shudder series)Carson / Mister Murdoch (1 episode)2021
- A.P. BioDr. Streeter (1 episode)2020
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the LifeKirk Gleason (miniseries, all 4 episodes)2016
- Robot ChickenVarious voices (91 episodes)2005–2022
- Gilmore GirlsKirk Gleason (regular role, 61 episodes)2000–2007
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About Sean Gunn
Sean Gunn is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for his long-running portrayal of the quirky town eccentric Kirk Gleason on the hit WB/CW series ‘Gilmore Girls’ (2000–2007) and its 2016 Netflix revival. He is also recognised for motion-capture and voice work as Kraglin Obfonteri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ films (2014–2023) and for voicing numerous…
FAQs
Is Sean Gunn related to James Gunn?
Yes, Sean Gunn is the younger brother of filmmaker James Gunn. They have collaborated on several projects, including the Guardians of the Galaxy films and The Suicide Squad.
Did Sean Gunn actually play Rocket Raccoon on set?
He did not provide the final voice, but he served as the on-set reference performance (motion capture) for Rocket Raccoon in all three Guardians of the Galaxy films, often wearing a grey performance-capture suit, with the final vocal performance provided by Bradley Cooper.
What is Sean Gunn’s most famous TV role?
He is best known for playing the eccentric and often hyper-competent-but-odd Kirk Gleason on Gilmore Girls (2000–2007) and its Netflix revival A Year in the Life (2016).
Has Sean Gunn appeared in any DC Comics projects?
Yes, he played Javelin and provided the voice of Calendar Man, as well as being the motion-capture performer for Weasel, in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad (2021). He also voiced G.I. Robot in the animated series Creature Commandos (2024–).
What other voice work is Sean Gunn known for?
He is a prolific voice actor on the stop-motion adult animated series Robot Chicken, where he has voiced dozens of different characters across many seasons since 2005.
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