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

(1964-05-30) 30 May 1964 (age 59)
Alma materSkidmore College
OccupationActor
Notable workCrazy Ex-Girlfriend

Early life edit

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 edit

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 edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Blowing Up Right Now John
2020 Leave 'Em Laughing Carlo
2024 Harold and the Purple Crayon TBA

Television edit

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

References edit

  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". sacbee.com. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  4. ^ Raynor, Madeline (30 December 2016). "Cocaine With a Homemade Touch". Slate. Retrieved 21 March 2017.

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