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Who is Billy Gardell?
Billy Gardell is a standup comedian and actor from America, who is best known for playing Mike Biggs in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly, opposite Melissa McCarthy. Gardell’s unique identity in the entertainment industry is attributed to his relatable humor, down-to-earth persona, and impressive transformation, which he has carved out since being born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1969. Gardell began his career in stand-up comedy, performing at local clubs and gradually gaining national attention through appearances on Comedy Central Presents, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Dennis Miller. Jackie Gleason and Richard Pryor, among other comedians, influenced his working-class sensibility in his early work.
| Real Name/Full Name | William Gardell Jr. |
| Date Of Birth | August 20, 1969 |
| Age | 56 years old |
| Birthplace | Swissvale, Pennsylvania, USA. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Father | William Gardell |
| Mother | Linda Gray |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 5 feet 11 inch |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Patty Knight |
| Children | William Gardell III |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, and Voice Artist. |
| Net worth | $10 Million. |
Biography
The birthname of Billy Gardell is William Gardell Jr. and he was born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1969. As of now, Billy Gardell has not shared any information about his parents. Their names and identities have been kept private by him at this time. Looking at him, we can say that he surely is the apple of the eye of his parents and his parents have supported him throughout his life in all the circumstances. The same holds true for his siblings.
Billy Gardell’s high school education has been completed at Winter Park High School in Orange County, Florida, according to his education. In the future, he became a prominent member of the International Thespian Society and gained many life lessons and skills from it.
Personal Life
Billy Gardell’s marriage remains intact. In 2001, he wed Patty Knight. William is the name of their only child together. Gardell and his wife have been able to maintain a strong bond over the years. Their marriage is still in a stable and happy state. In 2003, they welcomed their first child, William Gardell III.
Career
When talking about his career, Billy Gardell describes himself as a professional Americana actor and stand-up comedian. His career began in 2000 and he hasn’t looked back since then. Jackie Gleason was Jackie Gleason’s inspiration when he was a child.
Before Mike & Molly, Gardell admitted to exploring a radio career due to his comedic act affecting his family time. Gardell has appeared in several feature films, including Bad Santa (with Billy Bob Thornton), You, Me, and Dupree (with Owen Wilson), and Avenging Angelo (with Sylvester Stallone and Anthony Quinn), as well as recurring roles in several US television shows, including NBC’s Heist, The Practice, Yes, Dear, Desperate Housewives, Lucky, Bones, My Name Is Earl, Monk, and The King of Queens.
Gardell’s weekly appearances on The DVE Morning Show on his hometown radio station, WDVE, continue. He appeared on Chelsea Lately as a panelist. In 2007, Gardell made an appearance in a Comedy Central Presents special that aired on April 4, 2008. In Round Table Pizza commercials, he was seen as the host of Pizza Talk, a fictional television program. Billy Gardell’s first comedy album, Throwback, was released in 2006.
Gardell and Melissa McCarthy were the co-stars of Mike & Molly from September 2010 to May 2016. In November 2011 in Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas, he portrayed Santa. Halftime, his stand-up special, was made available in 2011 and broadcast on Comedy Central. He continued to tour as a stand-up comedian and perform in movies until 2011. In a 2011 Orlando Sentinel article, Gardell stated that he wouldn’t be disinterested in doing movies again.
For the duration of 2018, Gardell has portrayed Herschel Sparks, a neighbor, in the CBS spinoff series Young Sheldon. He was assigned the role of Bob in the CBS TV series Bob Hearts Abishola, alongside Folake Olowofoyeku, beginning in October 2018. In May 2019, the series received an order and will premiere in September 2019. In 2021, Ozempic’s A1C drug advertisements began featuring Gardell. He had participated in the Ozempic reality series ‘My Type 2 Transformation’ two years earlier.
Net Worth
The role of Mike Biggs on the show ‘Mike & Molly’ was played by Billy Gardell, a renowned American stand-up comedian and actor. At this moment in time, Billy Gardell’s net worth is $10 million, with his acting career being his primary source of wealth. Additionally, he generates a portion of his wealth through advertising and brand endorsements.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @billygardellofficial | 25.1K | |
| X(Twitter) | @BillyGardell | 55.1K |
