Peter Gardner (born Pete Zahradnick in Scarsdale, New York in 1964) is an American actor, best known for playing Darryl Whitefeather in The CW comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.[1]
Pete Gardner | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pete Zahradnick 30 May 1964 |
| Alma mater | Skidmore College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend |
Early life
editGardner studied improv at the Second City improv group in Chicago. Gardner mentored and directed both Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in multiple productions during their tenure at the Second City.[2]
Career
editIn 2015, Gardner joined the cast of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as a series regular and the owner of law firm Whitefeather.[3]
Gardner also played the titular character in the short film Barry, released in 2016.[4] He also played Carl, a stockbroker and fellow employee of Ryan, played by Charlie Sheen in the 2001 movie Good Advice, also starring Angie Harmon and Denise Richards. He played Alan's football coach on Son of Zorn. He played Father Michaels in the 2018 comedy web television series Liza on Demand. He also played Dr. Terry Bournachle in the 2009 movie Labor Pains starring Lindsay Lohan.
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
edit| Release Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2019 | Blowing Up Right Now | John | [5] | |
| July 25, 2020 | Leave 'Em Laughing | Carlo | Short film | [6] |
| August 2, 2024 | Harold and the Purple Crayon | Detective Love | [7] |
Television
edit| Release Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2002 | 7th Heaven | Mr. Brand | Episode: "Regarding Eric" |
| November 29, 2011 | Workaholics | Dale Carmichael | Episode: "6 Hours Till Hedonism II" |
| January 26, 2012 | Malcolm in the Middle | MIT recruiter | Season 7 Episode 12 "College Recruiters" |
| April 10, 2013 | Psych | Stumpy | Episode: "Deez Nups" |
| July 19, 2015 | The Brink | Agent | 2 episodes |
| July 26, 2015 | Masters of Sex | Dean Snyder | Episode: "The Excitement of Release" |
| October 19, 2015–April 5, 2019 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Darryl Whitefeather | Main role |
| May 3, 2016 | NCIS | Harpers Ferry Police Detective Swanson | Episode: "Homefront" |
| February 12, 2017 | Son of Zorn | Football Coach | Episode: "The Quest for Craig" |
| July 22, 2018 | Robot Chicken | Mike Pence / Kidnapper (voice) | Episode: "Hi." |
| July 25, 2018 | Liza on Demand | Father Michaels | Episode: "The Phuneral" |
| October 20, 2020 | Vampirina | Thatch (voice) | Episode: "Aw, Shucks/Family Scareloom" |
| March 10, 2022 | Our Flag Means Death | Dutch Captain | Episode: "The Art of F**kery" |
| June 23, 2022 | Gordita Chronicles | Keith Colorado | Episode: "In America We Stereotype" |
| May 8, 2023 | Never Have I Ever | Coach Noble | 2 episodes |
References
edit- ^ Serrao, Nivea (March 7, 2016). "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Pete Gardner on His Newfound Love for White Josh". TV Insider. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "Pete Gardner Interview". Second Course Media. Archived from the original (November 15, 2016) on December 21, 2017.
- ^ "The star of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' is a real catch". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Raynor, Madeline (30 December 2016). "Cocaine With a Homemade Touch". Slate. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' Will Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May". The Pioneer Woman. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ "Leave 'em Laughing - reviews and where to watch - good.film". good.film. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2022-05-09). "'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Pete Gardner Joins 'Harold And The Purple Crayon'; Paramount+'s 'Finestkind' Adds Charlie Thurston". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-20.