Attended Oak Park River Forest High School, Oak Park, Illinois, and was a classmate of Michael Gerber, author of the "Barry Trotter" series.
He is a fan of Jackie Chan. He co-wrote The Pacifier (2005) with Chan in mind, but it had to be re-worked when it became a Vin Diesel vehicle instead.
Lives with his wife Jenny Robertson in Los Angeles .
He loves Bob Dylan. In the episode of "The State" (1993) in which we meet the father of Doug (the recurrent character who says "I'm outta heeeere"), it turns out that discontented Doug's dad is totally cool. When Doug misTakenly says that Bob Dylan died of drugs, Lennon's character replies that Dylan is alive and well, "I produced his last five albums." Lennon-as-Dad quietly offers to "sell my Hog and quit the Hell's Angels" if that would make Doug happy. Later, he distributes beers to the teenagers.
Originally met Kerri Kenney, fellow member of "The State" (1993) and "Reno 911!" (2003), at age 16 in theater camp.
Has said that Brazil (1985) is his favorite film of all time.
Writing partner of Robert Ben Garant and Kerri Kenney.
Personal Quotes
I feel like I'm the most well-adjusted character on the show ("Reno 911!" (2003)), even though I'm sure the other actors would tell you the same thing about their characters. But I think mine is. I feel like I've dealt with my demons, and it's all out there.
Kerri and I met at theater camp when were 16 years old, which is pretty lame. The rest of us met when we founded the State at New York University in 1988. Most of our adult lives have been spent bickering with these people.
My muse is a tiny, fairy-like creature from Gnardgnanesh: a country that only exists if you wish it to. He's about 4 inches tall, greenish, and resembles a little twig.
"Yes, I am complimented on my work in "The Kids in the Hall" (1988) once or twice a week. It's a nice feeling" -talking about being confused as a member of "Kids in the Hall", to which he is not at all related.
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