Billy Gardell

About this show

Billy 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, along with touring as a stand-up comedian, allowed him to grow consistently in both arenas. His grounded, down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with his audiences. Stories about his rough childhood, wild adolescence, and family life are executed with the skill of a master craftsman. As an actor, Billy Gardell starred in the CBS series Bob Hearts Abishola and Mike & Molly, alongside Melissa McCarthy. Both shows are from award-winning creator, executive producer, and writer Chuck Lorre. In addition, he starred as Col. Tom Parker in the CMT series Sun Records and had a recurring role in the CBS hit series Young Sheldon. In 2016 he received a Daytime Emmy nomination as best game show host for Monopoly Millionaires Club. Before Mike & Molly, Gardell co-starred in the critically acclaimed television series Lucky. His other television credits include Yes, Dear and Judging Amy on the network; My Name Is Earl; The Practice; Monk; and Gary the Rat. A native of Pittsburgh who currently lives in Los Angeles, Gardell loves Steeler football, stand-up comedy, and his wife, Patty, and son, Will.