Billy Gardell is known for his comedic roles, particularly as Mike Biggs in Mike and Molly.
He has performed in several feature films, including Bad Santa with Billy Bob Thornton, You, Me, and Dupree with Owen Wilson, and Avenging Angel with Sylvester Stallone and Anthony Quinn.
He also appeared in recurring roles in several U.S. television series, including NBC's Heist, The Practice, Yes Dear, Desperate Housewives, Lucky, Bones, My Name Is Earl, Monk, and The King of Queens. Gardell appeared as himself on the Comedy Central series Make Me Laugh.
Subsequently, he appeared on Dennis Miller’s television program, telecast on the U.S. financial news network CNBC (conducting “man-on-the-street” interviews). Notably, he created and staged a SNL-style charity performance of a piece called Winter Park Live, the proceeds from which were donated to Comic Relief.
In addition to his on-camera work, he has voiced characters on Fox's Family Guy and the short Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas.
