Pete Gardner

This article is about the actor. For other people, see Peter Gardner (disambiguation).
Pete Gardner
Born
Pete Zahradnick

(1964-05-30) 30 May 1964 (age 60)
Alma materSkidmore College
OccupationActor
Notable workCrazy Ex-Girlfriend

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]

Early life

Gardner 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

In 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

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

Pete Gardner' film credits
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

Pete Gardner' television credits
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

  1. ^ Serrao, Nivea (March 7, 2016). "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Pete Gardner on His Newfound Love for White Josh". TV Insider. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Pete Gardner Interview". Second Course Media. Archived from the original (November 15, 2016) on December 21, 2017.
  3. ^ "The star of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' is a real catch". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  4. ^ Raynor, Madeline (30 December 2016). "Cocaine With a Homemade Touch". Slate. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' Will Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May". The Pioneer Woman. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  6. ^ "Leave 'em Laughing - reviews and where to watch - good.film". good.film. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  7. ^ 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.