Joey Slotnick
A character actor whose sharp, offbeat presence has enlivened dozens of films and TV shows with a unique blend of neurotic charm.
Born 1968 (age 58)·American film actor and voice actor·Birthday: October 2·Generation X
Biography
Joey Slotnick carved out a space in Hollywood not as a leading man, but as the quintessential scene-stealer. Emerging from the Chicago theater scene, his wiry energy and distinctive look—often framed by round glasses—made him instantly memorable. He first caught wider attention on the sitcom 'The Single Guy,' but it was his turn as the excitable tornado chaser 'Rabbit' in the blockbuster 'Twister' that cemented his pop culture status. Slotnick never settled into a single type, moving seamlessly from the sinister scientist in 'Hollow Man' to the morally complex trans woman on 'Nip/Tuck,' a role he approached with thoughtful dedication. His voice work, from video games to animated series, adds another layer to a career built on versatility and intelligent character choices, making him a trusted secret weapon for directors seeking a specific, compelling texture.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Joey was born in 1968, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Joey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1968
#1 Movie
2001: A Space Odyssey
Best Picture
Oliver!
#1 TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Joey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1968Born
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated
Gas: $0.34/galHome: $14,950Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Hey Jude" — The BeatlesBest Picture: Oliver!
1973Started school
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1981Became a teenager
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1984Could drive
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1986Could vote
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Turned 21
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1998Turned 30
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2008Turned 40
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 50
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 58 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the memorable storm chaser 'Rabbit' in the disaster film blockbuster 'Twister'.
- Portrayed the complex character of Monica Wilder, a trans woman, on the FX drama series 'Nip/Tuck'.
- Had a recurring role as Howard in the final season of the acclaimed series 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'.
- Provided the voice for the character Nick in the popular video game 'The Last of Us'.
- Starred as a series regular in the NBC sitcom 'The Single Guy' alongside Jonathan Silverman.
Did You Know?
He is a graduate of the prestigious Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University in Chicago.
Slotnick played the same character, Agent Fuller, in both the film 'The Negotiator' and the TV series 'The Handler'.
He is married to actress and acting teacher Gina Rice.
He performed with the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company early in his career.
“I'm not the guy you build the movie around, I'm the guy who makes the guy you built the movie around look good.”
