Billy Gardell Biography

Fast Facts

• Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "The King of Queens" in 2000
• Got his start as a stand-up comic after his co-workers at Bonkerz comedy club bet him that he couldn't perform during an open-mic night
• Has worked various jobs since age 15, including unloading trucks in a department store warehouse and odd jobs at a comedy club
• Quote: "(On Mike and Molly) "We try to have those [heartfelt] moments at the kitchen table because that's what was so great about 'The Honeymooners․'""
• Quote: "(Speaking on politics in his act) "I try to make people forget all that stuff․ My act is very blue collar․ I do things that people can relate to like, I look at my [7-year-old] son and I think, how did I become the adult?""
• Best known for his role as Mike Biggs in "Mike & Molly" and as Billy in "Yes, Dear․"
• Has appeared in several live comedy shows, including "Billy Gardell: Halftime" and "Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs․"
• Loves football and is a big fan of his hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers