Billy Gardell
Biography
Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Billy Gardell starred with Melissa McCarthy in the hit series "Mike & Molly" as Officer Mike Biggs from 2010-2016. The series continues to air in syndication. Also, he had a recurring role as Herschel Sparks on "Young Sheldon," and starred as Col. Tom Parker on the series "Sun Records." In 2016 he received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host on "Monopoly Millionaires' Club."Prior to "Mike & Molly," Gardell co-starred in the critically acclaimed series "Lucky." His other television credits include "Yes, Dear" and "Judging Amy," "My Name Is Earl," "The Practice," "Monk" and "Gary the Rat," among others.
He made his major motion picture debut alongside Anthony Quinn and Sylvester Stallone in "Avenging Angelo," and had a memorable scene with Billy Bob Thornton in the film "Bad Santa." Also, he appeared in "You, Me & Dupree." Billy Gardell plays Bob in "Bob Hearts Abishola."
As a stand-up comedian, Gardell took the long road to Hollywood, stopping at every small-town lounge, military base and comedy club along the way. His comedy act took him to Los Angeles where his dedication to acting and stand-up comedy allowed him to grow consistently in both arenas. His stand-up show is a powerhouse with its grounded, down-to-earth point of view that strikes a strong chord with American audiences. Stories about his rough childhood, wild adolescence and new family life are executed with the skill of a master craftsman.
In 2011, his comedy special "Billy Gardell: Halftime" premiered on Comedy Central. His next special "Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs" premiered on Showtime in 2013.
A native of Pittsburgh, Gardell currently lives in Los Angeles. He loves Steeler football, stand-up comedy and his wife, Patty, and son, Will. His birthday is August 20. He can be followed on Twitter @BillyGardell and Facebook @billygardell.
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Tomorrow Never Dies
Action Adventure PG‑131997 (1h 59m) - Streaming on Netflix
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Pierce Brosnan teams up with Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) in his second Bond film. Source Netflix
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Transcendence
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Snowpiercer
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The Earth's remaining inhabitants are confined to a single train circling the globe as revolution brews among the class-divided cars.
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Young Sheldon
Comedy TV‑PG2017 Series
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Kiernan Shipka ("Mad Men") stars in this adaptation of the horror comic series by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ("Riverdale"). Source Netflix
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Dead to Me
Drama Crime Comedy TV‑MA2019 Series - Streaming on Netflix
A hotheaded widow searching for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down her husband befriends an eccentric optimist who isn't quite what she seems. Overwhelmed by grief and anger after her husband's sudden death, acerbic real estate agent Jen meets tenderhearted Judy at a support group.
Christina Applegate earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her role in this series co-starring Linda Cardellini. Source Netflix
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