Billy Gardell starred in the CBS hit television series Mike & Molly as Officer Mike Biggs. Mike & Molly garnered approximately 13 million viewers every week. In addition, he hosted the syndicated Monopoly Millionaires' Club, which premiered in 2015. Before Mike & Molly, Gardell co-starred in the critically-acclaimed television series Lucky. His other television credits include Yes Dear, Judging Amy, 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 film Bad Santa. He also appeared in You, Me & Dupree, played Umpire Haze in the baseball feature Undrafted, and appears in the Clint Eastwood directed film Jersey Boys. 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 stand-up comic, his comedy special Billy Gardell: Halftime premiered on Comedy Central and Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs premiered on Showtime. In addition, he makes regular appearances on NFL Today on CBS Sports. A native of Pittsburgh who currently lives in Los Angeles, Gardell loves Steeler football, stand-up comedy, and his wife Patty and son Will.