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Colin Quinn Will Host the Writers Guild Awards in New York

Colin Quinn (Photo Courtesy of WGA)

Colin Quinn’s been tapped to keep the show lively at the 2014 Writers Guild Awards. Quinn will host the New York ceremony, which is set to take place on February 1, 2014 at the Edison Ballroom in NYC.

“I’m proud to be hosting the award show for the only people in the business that are as bitter as comedians,” said Quinn, commenting on his new gig as WGA host.

The Writers Guild Awards will be recognizing the best of 2013 in films, television, and new media at the February event. David Simon, James Schamus, and Philip V Pilato will all receive special awards during the ceremony.

Quinn’s credits include Remote Control, Saturday Night Live, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, and Girls. He’s also appeared on stage in An Irish Wake, Colin Quinn Long Story Shot, and Colin Quinn Unconstitutional.

This post was last modified on July 23, 2023 10:42 pm

Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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