Billy Gardell Net Worth: How Much Is the Actor Worth in 2024?

Billy Gardell, an American actor and stand-up comedian, gained recognition for his portrayal of Chicago police officer Mike Biggs on the hit sitcom "Mike & Molly." He also showcased his comedic talent with a recurring role as Billy Colivida on "Yes, Dear" and made memorable appearances on several episodes of "My Name Is Earl." 

Additionally, Gardell lent his voice to the character Santa in "Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas" and graced the screen as Lyle Winkler in the sitcom "Sullivan & Son." In this article, learn in detail about Billy's professional life and net worth.

How Wealthy is Billy Gardell?

Renowned as an American comedian and actor, Billy Gardell boasts a net worth of $8 million.  He is most famous for playing Mike Biggs on the TV show "Mike & Molly."

Gardell got into comedy after being dared by his coworkers to perform at an open mic night. He ended up opening for big comedians like George Carlin and Dennis Miller. In 2011, Billy bought a house in Studio City, California, for $1.265 million. 

Billy Gardell Career Highlights

Billy Gardell is renowned for his comedic talents, drawing inspiration from legendary figures like Jackie Gleason, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, John Candy, and John Belushi. He credits his grandmother's early encouragement for sparking his interest in comedy, recalling her words when he was just 8 years old: "She told me I could be a comic." 

Before his breakout role on "Mike & Molly," Gardell contemplated a career shift to radio to balance his work and family life. However, his journey in comedy led him to various feature films, including "Bad Santa" alongside Billy Bob Thornton, "You, Me, and Dupree" with Owen Wilson, and "Avenging Angelo" with Sylvester Stallone and Anthony Quinn.

Additionally, Billy graced the small screen with recurring roles in popular series such as "Heist," "The Practice," "Yes, Dear," "Desperate Housewives," "Lucky," "Bones," "My Name Is Earl," "Monk," and "The King of Queens." 

Gardell's versatility extended to his appearances on television programs like Comedy Central's "Make Me Laugh" and Dennis Miller's show on CNBC. Notably, he organized a charity performance akin to "Saturday Night Live" called Winter Park Live, with proceeds donated to Comic Relief. 

Maintaining close ties to his hometown, Billy frequently appears on the local radio station WDVE's "The DVE Morning Show." He also made memorable rounds on "Chelsea Lately" as a roundtable participant and starred in his Comedy Central Presents special in 2007. In 2006, his debut comedy album "Billy Gardell: Throwback" hit the shelves. 

From 2010 to 2016, Gardell captivated audiences as one of the leads in "Mike & Molly" alongside Melissa McCarthy. During this time, he also voiced Santa in "Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas" and released his stand-up special "Halftime" on Comedy Central, offering insights into working-class America. 

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Even with his acting success, Billy didn't stray far from stand-up, continuing to tour and entertain audiences nationwide. Expressing openness to film roles in a 2011 Orlando Sentinel article, Gardell remained dedicated to his craft. 

In 2013, Gardell's comedy special "Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs" premiered on Showtime, showcasing his comedic prowess. He ventured into hosting the lottery game show "Monopoly Millionaires' Club" in 2015. 

Since 2018, Billy has delighted audiences as neighbor Herschel Sparks in the CBS spinoff sitcom "Young Sheldon." In 2019, he took on the lead role of Bob in the CBS series "Bob Hearts Abishola," which premiered to critical acclaim. 

Gardell's career continued to evolve as he appeared in advertisements for A1C medication Ozempic starting in 2021, following his involvement in the Ozempic reality series "My Type 2 Transformation" two years prior.

Billy Gardell's Early Life

Billy Gardell was born on August 20, 1969, in Swissvale, Pennsylvania. His parents split up, and he moved to Orange County, Florida, with his mom and siblings. He visited his dad in Pennsylvania during the summers. 

When Gardell was 8, his grandma told him he should be a comedian. He went to Winter Park High School and started working at 15, unloading trucks and stacking pallets in a store warehouse. 

Later, Gardell got a job at a comedy club cleaning bathrooms, answering phones, and seating guests. Eventually, he began doing stand-up comedy there during open mic nights.

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