Billy Gardell currently stars in the CBS series Bob Hearts Abishola from award-winning creator executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre. Bob Hearts Abishola is a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse a Nigerian immigrant while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over. Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds Bob is determined to win Abishola’s heart in this comedic examination of immigrant life in America.
Prior to BHA Billy Gardell starred in the CBS hit television series Mike & Molly as Officer Mike Biggs from 2010-2016. Mike & Molly continues to air in syndication to this day. In addition he starred as Col. Tom Parker in the CMT series Sun Records and has had a recurring role on another CBS hit series Young Sheldon. In 2016 he received a daytime Emmy nomination as best gameshow 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. He made his major motion picture debut alongside Anthony Quinn and Sylvester Stallone in Avenging Angelo and had a memorable scene with Billy Bob Thornton in the Cohen Brother’s film Bad Santa. He also appeared in You Me & Dupree. As a standup 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 stand-up show is a powerhouse. His grounded down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with American audiences. Stories about his rough childhood wild adolescence and new family life are executed with the skill of a master craftsman. As a standup comic his comedy specials Billy Gardell: Halftime premiered on Comedy Central and Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs premiered on Showtime. A native of Pittsburgh who currently lives in Los Angeles Gardell loves Steeler football stand-up comedy and his wife Patty and son Will.
*As a reminder no outside food or drink permitted in the venue. Any patron found with outside alcohol is subject to removal. Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside of the venue. All guests are subject to bag checks and security wanding upon entry.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY 10566, United States
