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
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
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Blowing Up Right Now | John | |
| 2020 | Leave 'Em Laughing | Carlo | |
| 2024 | Harold and the Purple Crayon | TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7th Heaven | Mr. Brand | Episode: "Regarding Eric" |
| 2011 | Workaholics | Dale Carmichael | Episode: "6 Hours Till Hedonism" |
| 2013 | Psych | Stumpy | Episode: "Deez Nups" |
| 2015 | Masters of Sex | Dean Snyder | |
| The Brink | Agent | ||
| 2015-2019 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Darryl Whitefeather | Main role |
| 2016 | NCIS | Harpers Ferry Police Detective Swanson | |
| 2017 | Son of Zorn | Football Coach | |
| 2018 | Liza on Demand | Father Michaels | |
| Robot Chicken | Mike Pence (voice) | Episode: "Hi." | |
| 2020 | Vampirina | Thatch (voice) | Episode: "Aw, Shucks" |
| 2022 | Gordita Chronicles | Keith Colorado | |
| Our Flag Means Death | Dutch Captain | Episode: "The Art of F**kery" | |
| 2023 | Never Have I Ever | Coach Noble | 2 episodes |