Billy Gardell

Biography

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.

Career Overview

Billy Gardell has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work is anchored in the Bad Santa Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Mike & Molly, Bob Hearts Abishola, Dancer and the Dame. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

45

Birth Date

1969-08-20 00:00:00

Birth Place

Swissvale, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

• 

  Mike & Molly
• 

  Bob Hearts Abishola
• 

  Dancer and the Dame
• 

  The Vortex
• Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs: Chicago
• 

  Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

Associated Universes

• Bad Santa Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Louis Mustillo (2 collaborations)
• James Denton (2 collaborations)
• Kelvin Harrison Jr. (2 collaborations)
• Melissa McCarthy (1 collaborations)
• Reno Wilson (1 collaborations)
• Swoosie Kurtz (1 collaborations)
• Katy Mixon (1 collaborations)
• Folake Olowofoyeku (1 collaborations)
• Gina Yashere (1 collaborations)
• Christine Ebersole (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (43 credits)

  • The Electric State

    Garbage Bot (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • The Vortex

    Pete

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • The Jennifer Hudson Show

    - Billy Gardell (2024) ... Self actor actors
    2022
  • Feeding America Comedy Festival

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Bob Hearts Abishola

    Bob Wheeler

    actor

    actors

    - Find Your Bench (2024) ... Bob Wheeler actor actors

    - Olu! I Popped! (2024) ... Bob Wheeler actor actors

    - These Giants Are Flexible (2024) ... Bob Wheeler actor actors

    - Diamonds Are Made to Sparkle (2024) ... Bob Wheeler actor actors

    - Sad Cupcakes (2024) ... Bob Wheeler actor actors
    2019
  • The Toll Road

    Colin

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    - Julianne Moore, Billy Gardell, Morgxn (2024) ... Self actor actors

    - Billy Gardell (2020) ... Self actor actors
    2019
  • 25 Words or Less

    - Episode 153 (2026) ... actor actors

    - Episode 115 (2026) ... actor actors

    - Episode 114 (2026) ... actor actors

    - Episode 113 (2026) ... actor actors

    - Episode 112 (2026) ... actor actors
    2018
  • A Very Merry Toy Store

    Roy Barnes

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Special Unit

    Captain Wynn

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Once Upon a Time in Venice

    Office Bill

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Young Sheldon

    - Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary (2019) ... Herschel Sparks actor actors

    - An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius (2018) ... Herschel Sparks actor actors

    - A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish (2018) ... Herschel Sparks actor actors

    - Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo (2018) ... Herschel Sparks actor actors

    - Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers (2018) ... Herschel Sparks actor actors
    2017
  • Undrafted

    Umpire Haze

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Angie Tribeca

    - Go Get 'Em, Tiger (2017) ... Officer Depot actor actors
    2016
  • Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Dancer and the Dame

    Rick Dancer

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!

    - If You Can't Scooby-Doo the Time, Don't Scooby-Doo the Crime (2016) ... Warden Bowman / Prisoner 1 (voice) actor actors
    2015
  • Jersey Boys

    Our Sons Owner

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs: Chicago

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Girl Meets World

    - Girl Meets High School Part 2 (2016) ... Coach Bobby Campagnola actor actors
    2014
  • Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

    Santa (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Billy Gardell: Halftime

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • New Girl

    - Es Good (2016) ... Jason actor actors
    2011
  • Mike & Molly

    Mike Biggs

    actor

    actors

    - I See Love (2016) ... Mike Biggs actor actors

    - Curse of the Bambino (2016) ... Mike Biggs actor actors

    - The Adoption Option (2016) ... Mike Biggs actor actors

    - Baby Bump (2016) ... Mike Biggs actor actors

    - Baby, Please Don't Go (2016) ... Mike Biggs actor actors
    2010
  • The Deported

    Agent Michael Levinrothsteinberg

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Conan

    - This Episode Would Like you to Join its LinkedIn Network (2012) ... Self actor actors
    2010
  • Heckler

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Dragon Wars: D-War

    Zoo Guard

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • You, Me and Dupree

    Bartender Dave

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    - Chris Hardwick / Billy Gardell (2011) ... Self actor actors
    2005
  • Bones

    - The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2009) ... Bob Sayles actor actors
    2005
  • My Name Is Earl

    - Dodge's Dad (2009) ... Officer Billy Hoyne actor actors

    - Inside Probe (2) (2009) ... Officer Billy Hoyne actor actors

    - Inside Probe (1) (2009) ... Officer Billy Hoyne actor actors

    - Gospel (2009) ... Officer Billy Hoyne actor actors

    - Quit Your Snitchin' (2008) ... Officer Billy Hoyne actor actors
    2005
  • Desperate Housewives

    - The Gun Song (2008) ... Roy Harding actor actors
    2004
  • Bad Santa

    Milwaukee Security Guard

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Las Vegas

    - Delinda's Box (1) (2006) ... Sid Turner actor actors
    2003
  • Avenging Angelo

    Bruno

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk and the 12th Man (2003) ... Ian Agnew actor actors
    2002
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Iced (2005) ... Charlie Jackson actor actors
    2000
  • Family Guy

    - Ratings Guy (2012) ... Mike Biggs (voice) actor actors
    1999
  • Judging Amy

    - Convictions (2000) ... Lyle Cooper actor actors

    - Instincts (2000) ... Lyle Cooper actor actors

    - Gray vs. Gray (2000) ... Lyle Cooper actor actors

    - Drawing the Line (2000) ... Lyle Cooper actor actors
    1999
  • The King of Queens

    - Block Buster (2000) ... Billy Kelner actor actors
    1998
  • The Practice

    - Cheers (2004) ... Manny Quinn actor actors

    - New Hoods on the Block (2004) ... Manny Quinn actor actors

    - Comings and Goings (2004) ... Manny Quinn actor actors

    - The Firm (2004) ... Manny Quinn actor actors
    1997

• production (1 credits)

  • Dancer and the Dame

    executive producer

    production
    2015

• writing (1 credits)

  • Billy Gardell: Halftime

    writer

    writing
    2011