Sean Gunn

Sean Gunn (born May 22, 1974[1]) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Kirk Gleason on The WB series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), Kraglin Obfonteri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and the upcoming films Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), and Weasel and Calendar Man in the Warner Bros./DCEU film The Suicide Squad (2021). He is the younger brother of director James Gunn and often appears in his brother’s films.

In 1995 Gunn played Sammy Capulet in the B movie Tromeo and Juliet. In 2000, he guest starred in the second episode of Gilmore Girls as Mick, a DSL cable installer. As the first season continued, Gunn was brought back to play the recurring role of Kirk Gleason, one of Stars Hollow’s most eccentric citizens. Since 2002, until the end of the series in 2007, Gunn was a regular cast member of the show. He also had a recurring role on October Road as Rooster.

Although he is best known for his regular Gilmore Girls role, he also has several television show guest appearance credits, including Angel; 3rd Rock from the Sun; Yes, Dear; True Jackson, VP; Andy Richter Controls the Universe; and Bunheads. Gunn can also be seen in commercials as an “agent” for the text message information service KGB.com. In films, Gunn has also had several roles, the most substantial being “Alien Orphan/Doug” in The Specials, for which he also received a co-producer credit.