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Steve Rannazzisi

Long Island-born stand-up and actor, best known as Kevin MacArthur on FX’s The League and now the third seat on the Legion of Skanks podcast.

Born
July 4, 1977, Smithtown, New York
Known for
Kevin MacArthur on The League (2009–2015)
TV & film
Punk’d, Big Day, Samantha Who?, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Podcasts
Legion of Skanks (third seat, 2026), What’s the Odds
School
SUNY Oneonta (communications)
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Who is Steve Rannazzisi?

Steve Rannazzisi is an American stand-up comedian and actor from Smithtown, New York, on Long Island. He graduated from Smithtown High School in 1996 and from the State University of New York at Oneonta, then moved to Los Angeles in 2001 to start his comedy career.

He was a field agent on MTV’s Punk’d in 2003, starred in the series Big Day and appeared in Paul Blart: Mall Cop before his breakout role as Kevin MacArthur on The League, which ran on FX and FXX from 2009 to 2015. Later TV work includes New Girl, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Brews Brothers.

In 2015 he publicly admitted that a story he had told for years about escaping the World Trade Center on 9/11 was untrue, and apologized.

In the 2020s he has focused on stand-up and podcasts. A frequent guest on Legion of Skanks and Story Warz, he became the third seat on Legion of Skanks in 2026 alongside Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez, and he co-hosts the podcast What’s the Odds.

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Specials, TV & more

TV · FX/FXX 2009–2015The LeagueMain role as Kevin MacArthur
TV · MTV 2003Punk’dField agent, 5 episodes
TV · ABC 2006–07Big DayMain role as Skobo
TV · ABC 2008–09Samantha Who?Seth Barber, 6 episodes
Film · 2009Paul Blart: Mall CopStuart
TV · HBO 2017Curb Your EnthusiasmHead chef
Podcast · 2026–Legion of SkanksThird seat with Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez
PodcastWhat’s the OddsCo-host
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Steve Rannazzisi FAQ

Who did Steve Rannazzisi play on The League?

Kevin MacArthur, one of the core friends in the fantasy football league, across all seven seasons (2009–2015).

Is Steve Rannazzisi on Legion of Skanks?

Yes. After years as a frequent guest he became the show’s third seat in 2026, and he joined Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez on The Joe Rogan Experience #2573.

What is Steve Rannazzisi’s podcast?

He is the third seat on Legion of Skanks and co-hosts What’s the Odds; he is also a regular on Story Warz with Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez.

Where can I see Steve Rannazzisi live?

He tours as a stand-up; current dates are on steverannazzisi.com. He also appears on stage at Skankfest, the Legion of Skanks comedy festival in New Orleans.

Where is Steve Rannazzisi from?

Smithtown, New York, on Long Island. He moved to Los Angeles in 2001 to start doing comedy.

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Facts checked Oct 26, 2026 (source: Wikipedia, steverannazzisi.com and The Joe Rogan Experience #2573).

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