Billy Gardell
Actor · Since 1997
Known for
Billy Gardell is, first and last, an American actor, second or third on the call sheet rather than first. Then there is 'The Electric State'. By now the career is long enough to have its own shape. His Milwaukee Security Guard in 'Bad Santa' is the performance that gets recognized on the street.
Billy Gardell
Actor · Since 1997
13 Movies · 26 Series
Billy Gardell is, first and last, an American actor, second or third on the call sheet rather than first. Then there is 'The Electric State'. By now the career is long enough to have its own shape. His Milwaukee Security Guard in 'Bad Santa' is the performance that gets recognized on the street.
Movies
Plays Garbage Bot (voice)
The Electric State
2025
Plays Bartender Dave
You, Me and Dupree
2006
Plays Milwaukee Security Guard
Bad Santa
2003
Plays Office Bill
Once Upon a Time in Venice
2017
Plays Zoo Guard
Dragon Wars: D-War
2007
Plays Bruno
Avenging Angelo
2002
Plays Our Sons Owner
Jersey Boys
2014
Plays Umpire Haze
Undrafted
2016
Producer
Plays Rick Dancer
Dancer and the Dame
2015
Plays Pete
The Vortex
2025
TV Shows
Plays Mike Biggs
Mike & Molly
2010
Plays Bob Wheeler
Bob Hearts Abishola
2019
Plays Officer Billy Hoyne
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays Colonel Parker
Sun Records
2017
Plays Billy O'Brien
Heist
2006
Plays Billy
Yes, Dear
2000
Plays Herschel Sparks
Young Sheldon
2017
Plays Self
Celebrity Name Game
2014
Plays Lyle Cooper
Judging Amy
1999
Plays Manny Quinn
The Practice
1997
Plays Brad
Quintuplets
2004
Plays Bill
Extended Family
2023
Plays Lyle Winkler
Sullivan & Son
2012
Plays Pete
Kristin
2001
Plays Billy Gardell
Unscripted
2005
Plays Warden Bowman / Prisoner 1 (voice)
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
2015
Plays Charlie Jackson
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Roy Harding
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Billy Kelner
The King of Queens
1998
Plays Coach Bobby Campagnola
Girl Meets World
2014
Plays Ian Agnew
Monk
2002
Plays Jason
New Girl
2011
Plays Officer Depot
Angie Tribeca
2016
Plays Bob Sayles
Bones
2005
Plays Mike Biggs (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Sid Turner
Las Vegas
2003
Latest Trailers
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The Electric State
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The Electric State
Garbage Bot (voice)
2025
The Vortex
Pete
2025
Extended Family
Bill
2023Season 1
Bob Hearts Abishola
Bob Wheeler · 95 episodes
2019–
The Toll Road
Colin
2019
Young Sheldon
Herschel Sparks
2018Season 2
Young Sheldon
Herschel Sparks
2017Season 1
Once Upon a Time in Venice
Office Bill
2017
Angie Tribeca
Officer Depot
2017Season 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Billy Gardell and where are they from?
Billy Gardell is 57 years old, born on August 20, 1969 in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Billy Gardell?
Billy Gardell is best known for roles in Bad Santa, The Electric State, You, Me and Dupree.
How many movies has Billy Gardell been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Billy Gardell has appeared in 12 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Billy Gardell's first movie?
The career of Billy Gardell began with Avenging Angelo (2002).
What is Billy Gardell's most recent movie or series?
Billy Gardell's most recent release is Celebrity Weakest Link, which premiered on September 15, 2025.
What TV shows has Billy Gardell appeared in?
On television, Billy Gardell has appeared in Family Guy, Bones, Young Sheldon, Desperate Housewives.
Billy Gardell
1969-08-20 · Swissvale, Pennsylvania, USA
Billy Gardell (born August 20, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, game show host and voice artist. He has been visible within the comedy world industry since 1989. Gardell played Chicago police officer Mike Biggs on Mike & Molly. He also made an appearance in a dozen episodes of My Name Is Earl as a police officer. Gardell voiced Santa in Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas, as well as starring on Sullivan & Son in the recurring role of Lyle Winkler.