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Reno 911!

2003

This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the cops' often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues.

Cedric Yarbrough

Cast · Known for Reno 911!, Kung Fu Panda 4

Cedric Yarbrough (born March 20, 1973) is an American actor and comedian. He has starred in the series Reno 911! as Deputy S. Jones and as Kenneth on the ABC sitcom Speechless, as well as voicing Officer Meow Meow Fuzzyface on the Netflix comedy-drama BoJack Horseman, and Tom DuBois and Colonel H. Stinkmeaner on the Adult Swim sitcom The Boondocks.

Kerri Kenney

Cast · Known for Reno 911!

Kerri Kenney-Silver is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and musician. She is best known for starring as Trudy Wiegel on the mockumentary series Reno 911!, for which she has been nominated for four prime-time Emmy Awards. She is also known for her previous sketch comedy work on MTV's The State, where she was the show's lone female cast member. She has also appeared with recurring roles on sitcoms such as Superstore, 2 Broke Girls, Love, and The Ellen Show. In the mid-late 1990s, Kenney fronted the all-female rock band Cake Like.

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Cast · Known for The Goldbergs, Elemental, Big City Greens

Wendi McLendon-Covey (born October 10, 1969) is an American actress, voice actress and comedian. She's best known for her role as Deputy Clementine Johnson on the Reno 911! franchise. She is also known for her role as Beverly Goldberg, the family matriarch, on the ABC comedy series The Goldbergs, for which she was nominated for two Critics' Choice Television Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. After her a breakout performance in the 2011 comedy film Bridesmaids, she has appeared in numerous films including What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012), The Single Moms Club (2014), Blended (2014), Think Like a Man Too (2014), What Men Want (2019), and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021). Her best known voice roles are as Monica Rappaccini / Scientist Supreme on Marvel's M.O.D.O.K., Doreen on Crossing Swords, Nancy Green on Big City Greens, and multiple roles on American Dad!.

Carlos Alazraqui

Cast · Known for Elena of Avalor, Migration, The Grinch

Carlos Jaime Alazraqui (born July 20, 1962) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, impressionist and voice actor. He is best known for his role as Deputy James Garcia on the Comedy Central series Reno 911!. His voice-over work includes the role of Bobbi Fabulous on Phineas and Ferb, the Taco Bell chihuahua, Denzel Q. Crocker and Juandissimo Magnifico on The Fairly OddParents!, Rocko on Rocko's Modern Life, Lazlo in Camp Lazlo, and as Jonathan Weed on Family Guy.

Nick Swardson

Cast · Known for Remain Calm, Grown Ups 2, Reno 911!

Nicholas "Nick" Swardson (born October 9, 1976) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and writer. He is best known for his recurring role as Terry Bernardino in the Comedy Central series Reno 911!, for his work in Happy Madison movies, and for his new Comedy Central television series Nick Swardson's Pretend Time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nick Swardson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Robert Ben Garant

Cast · Known for Reno 911!

Robert Ben Garant (born September 14, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer. He is known for his work on Reno 911!, in which he plays Deputy Travis Junior, and for being a cast member on the MTV sketch comedy series The State. Garant and writing partner, actor Thomas Lennon have written several successful screenplays together, including the Night at the Museum films. Garant and Thomas Lennon created and starred in a 2010 sitcom pilot for NBC called The Strip. However, in May 2010 it was announced that NBC had decided not to order it as a series. Later in 2010, Garant and Lennon created a pilot for FX called USS Alabama, a sci-fi/comedy set a thousand years in the future, aboard a United Nations Peacekeeping spaceship. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Garant, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Rachel Iverson

Rachel Iverson is a very talented and versatile performer who is skilled in a number of different areas in entertainment. She is a well trained actress with appearances in Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous, Reno 911, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Spirit of My Mother and Caged. Rachel has also done a lot of modeling work and appeared as a guest model on the talk show The Other Half in a segment with Dick Clark and Mario Lopez. Rachel has also had a successful career as a writer and had a dating advice column Write Rachel for The Santa Monica Daily Press. Rachel also lent her expertise to the publication Latina Magazine. Rachel's skills as both a writer and dating advice columnist eventually led her to write her own book, Don't Help a Man be a Man, How to Avoid 12 Dating Time Bombs. The critically acclaimed book was endorsed by Dr. John Gray, Ph.D, who was the author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. Rachel published the book herself with the publishing company she founded, Rebel Girl Publishing. In addition to her acting and writing, Rachel also found success as a professional wrestler and had a year long run on the television series WOW, Women of Wrestling, as the salsa dancing wrestler and fan favorite Caliente. Rachel incorporated her salsa dancing and tap dancing skills in the creation of this character. Rachel is also a trained boxer and competed in a boxing match against boxing champion Belinda Belle. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Michael Vitale

Niecy Nash-Betts

Cast · Known for All's Fair, Reno 911!

Niecy Nash-Betts (born Carol Denise Ensley; born February 23, 1970), is an American actress, comedian and television host, best known for her roles as Agent Simone Clark on The Rookie: Feds, Deputy Raineesha Williams on the Reno 911 franchise, Desna on Claws, Lolli Ballentine on The Soul Man, Glenda Cleveland on the Netflix series Dahmer, Dr. Jamie Ryan on Never Have I Ever, Flo Kennedy on Mrs. America, Deloris Wise on When They See Us, Denise Hemphill on Scream Queens, and Didi Ortley on Getting On. She hosted the reality show Clean House and the game show Don't Forget the Lyrics! as well as guest hosting 5 episodes of The Masked Singer, Season 5. She also appeared multiple times on the new Match Game. Her best known movie roles are as Gloria Williams in Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story, Richie Jean Jackson in Selma, Michelle in Not Easily Broken, and Naomi in Guess Who. She also voiced Rosalita in the film G-Force, and Bertie on the series Agent Elvis.

Ian Roberts

Cast · Known for Reno 911!

Ian Michael Roberts – American actor, comedian, and writer, born 29 July 1965 in Queens, New York. Spent his childhood in Secaucus, New Jersey. A founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade improv troupe (with Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, and Matt Walsh). His most notable film roles include Sparky Polastri in Bring It On (2000), the Stage Manager in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Kyle in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and roles in Drillbit Taylor (2008), Step Brothers (2008), and Semi-Pro (2008). On television he is best known for the Upright Citizens Brigade series (1998–2000), Sgt. Jack Declan in Reno 911!, The Literal Doctor in Arrested Development (2005–2013), and Key & Peele (2012–2015). He also co-created and starred in the Spike TV series Players (2010).

Thomas Lennon

Cast · Known for Reno 911!, Christmas at the Kringles, Animal Control

Thomas Patrick Lennon (born August 9, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer best known as a cast member on MTV's The State and for his role as Lieutenant Jim Dangle on the Comedy Central series Reno 911!. Andrei Novak on Santa Clarita Diet and Felix Unger on The Odd Couple. He is the screenwriter of several comedies released by major film studios with writing partner Robert Ben Garant. They wrote the Night at the Museum films, The Pacifier, Balls of Fury, and Baywatch Lennon was born on August 9, 1970 in Oak Park, Illinois. Of Irish and Scottish descent, he is the son of Kathleen (née McSheehy) and Timothy Lennon. He graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School in 1988. At 16, he met friend and future co-star Kerri Kenney at theater camp at Northwestern University. The two later attended NYU, where they joined a comedy troupe called The New Group.

Andy Daly

Cast · Known for Big City Greens, Harley Quinn

Andy Daly, born on April 15, 1971, is an American actor, comedian, and writer celebrated for his versatile comedic talents and sharp wit. His journey into comedy began with improvisational theatre, honing his skills and developing a knack for creating memorable characters. Daly gained prominence through various comedic roles in television and film. He showcased his talent for improvisation and character-driven comedy in shows like "Mad TV" and "Reno 911!" where his ability to portray a wide range of eccentric personalities became evident. One of his most notable projects includes the Comedy Central series "Review," where he portrayed the character Forrest MacNeil, a critic who reviews life experiences, leading to hilariously absurd situations. Daly's impeccable comedic timing and commitment to his characters earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fan following. Andy Daly's contributions to podcasts like "Comedy Bang! Bang!" have been a whirlwind of comedic brilliance. As a frequent guest on the podcast, his appearances have been a masterclass in improvisation and character creation. Daly's ability to seamlessly slip into a myriad of absurd and hilarious personas has left listeners in stitches. Andy Daly's career is a testament to his comedic versatility and talent for creating memorable characters that leave a lasting impact. His dedication to the craft of comedy has solidified his position as a respected and admired figure in the comedy world.

Joe Lo Truglio

Cast · Known for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superbad, Reno 911!

Joseph Vincent Lo Truglio (/loʊˈtruːljoʊ/; born December 2, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, writer and producer. Best known for his role as Charles Boyle on the Fox/NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, he also was a cast member on the television series The State and Reno 911!. His notable film roles include Wet Hot American Summer, I Love You Man, Superbad, Paul, Role Models and Wanderlust.

Brendan Hunt

Cast · Known for Ted Lasso, Elio

Brendan Hunt (born June 28, 1972) is an American actor and writer known for roles in the films We're the Millers (2013) and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014) as well as voicing two characters in the video game Fallout 4 (2015). He is a co-creator of the Apple TV+ sitcom Ted Lasso, as well as a writer and regular cast member (Coach Willis Beard). In 1996, Hunt completed the theater program at Illinois State University. While there, he performed at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and completed a week-long master class under the guidance of actress Judith Ivey. After getting his theater degree, Hunt studied with The Second City in Chicago before heading to Amsterdam and joining the Boom Chicago comedy troupe. After roles in episodes of the television series Reno 911!, Parks and Recreation, Community and How I Met Your Mother, Hunt made his major motion picture debut as the "Sketchy Dude" in 2013's We're the Millers, which featured his Boom Chicago castmate Jason Sudeikis. Hunt had a role in another Sudeikis vehicle, 2014's Horrible Bosses 2, playing a sex addiction group member. Hunt co-created the series Ted Lasso and appears as a regular cast member; the series launched on Apple TV+ in 2020.

Chris Tallman

Cast · Known for Clash of the Thundermans

Chris Tallman was born on September 22, 1970 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Time Belt (2003), Rescue Dawn (2006) and Computerman (2003). He has been married to Sarah Stanard since October 28, 2006. Christopher Tallman (born September 22, 1970) is an American actor and comedian best known for his regular appearances on the Comedy Central programs Crossballs and Reno 911!.[1] Tallman was also the creator of the popular Channel 101 series Time Belt which he wrote, directed, co-produced and starred in.[2] He has also guest-starred on many television shows such as House, Parks and Recreation, Emily's Reasons Why Not, Angel, How I Met Your Mother, The Sarah Silverman Show , The King of Queens and appeared on Frank TV as Ed McMahon. On October 14, 2013, Tallman's new show The Thundermans began airing on Nickelodeon. It features Tallman as Hank Thunderman, a superhero father, with powers such as flying and super-strength. Tallman is from Madison, Wisconsin, where he attended Madison West High School. He performed with a number of theater groups in Madison, as well as being a long-standing member of the Madison chapter of ComedySportz and is currently on the roster of ComedySportz Los Angeles. In 2007, Tallman was part of the ensemble cast of NBC's improvised comedy show Thank God You're Here, which showcased the improvisational skills of a group of four celebrity guest stars each week, as they walk into a live sketch without having seen a script for it. He was awarded the Channel 101 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 Channel 101 Channy Awards.

John Ross Bowie

Cast · Known for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, The Big Bang Theory

John Ross Bowie (born May 30, 1971) is an American actor and comedian best known for playing Barry Kripke in The Big Bang Theory, and modeling as the benefits spokesperson for Target Corporation "Ben E. Fitz". He has also appeared in commercials for Progressive and appeared in the film What The Bleep Do We Know? opposite Marlee Matlin. He has also made guest appearances on shows such as Reno 911 and Glee. In March 2011 he began a run in a series of commercials for the Ford Motor Company. Bowie is a regular sketch comedy performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCBT) in New York and Los Angeles. At UCBT he was a member of the sketch groupe "The Naked Babies" with comedians Rob Corddry, Seth Morris and Brian Huskey. He has a recurring role in Corddry's Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. Bowie is a former member of New York pop punk band EGGHEAD.

Arden Myrin

Cast · Known for Christmas at the Kringles

Arden VanAmringe Myrin (born December 10, 1973) is an American actress and comedian. She's known for her role of Regina Sinclair on the Netflix series Insatiable, and starred in the world premiere of Steve Martin's play Meteor Shower at the Long Wharf Theatre. Her television credits include Insecure, Grey's Anatomy, Conan, Orange Is the New Black, Hung, Key & Peele, Inside Amy Schumer, W/ Bob & David, Psych, Bones, Fresh Off the Boat, Suburgatory, 2 Broke Girls, Reno 911!, Shameless, and Gilmore Girls.

Michael Patrick Jann

Director · Known for Reno 911!

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael Patrick Jann (born May 15, 1970 in Albany, New York, USA) is an American actor, writer and director, best known as a cast member of MTV's The State and director of the film Drop Dead Gorgeous. He directed many episodes of Reno 911! on Comedy Central, as well as most of the non-studio sketches on Little Britain USA.

Marisa Petroro

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Marisa Petroro (born February 11, 1972; sometimes credited as Marisa Parker) is an American actress and model.She got her first TV show job by appearing in Ned and Stacey and her first national commercial, Clear Blue Easy, was directed David Lynch. It wasn't too long before she found herself working regularly on a number of shows including appearances in Rescue 77, The Pretender, The Young & The Restless, According to Jim, Reno 911!, Las Vegas, Scrubs and Rules Of Engagement. She was one of most recognized brief-case beauties for 4 seasons as a model on Deal or No Deal holding case #18, also guest starred opposite Eva Longoria on Desperate Housewives and currently recurs on Dexter. In 2004, she starred in the country music video Whiskey Lullaby along side Rick Schroder. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marisa Petroro licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Michael Shamberg

Executive Producer · Producer · Known for Django Unchained, Matilda, Pulp Fiction

Michael Shamberg is a movie and TV producer and Advisor to BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. He was nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award for producing Erin Brockovich and The Big Chill. His other film credits include the science-based movies Contagion and Gattaca. Shamberg was an Executive Producer of Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained. His true story films include Freeheld, World Trade Center, and Man on the Moon. His other credits are eclectic including Out of Sight, Wish I Was Here, Get Shorty, Reality Bites, Garden State, Along Came Polly, The Skeleton Key, How High, A Walk Among the Tombstones, and A Fish Called Wanda. He was also an Executive Producer of the TV show Reno 911.

Damon Jones

Damon Jones is a writer, producer, actor, and musician from Dallas, Texas. He was a member of the influential Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, where he wrote, performed and directed shows starting in 2000. He has since gone on to create several TV shows, including Flipped (Quibi/Roku, 2021), Benched (USA, 2014) and Halfway Home (Comedy Central, 2007). Jones began his acting career guest-starring on shows such as Seinfeld, Malcolm in the Middle, Monk, Reno 911 and MADtv. Also an accomplished voice-over actor, he has voiced characters on series such as The Looney Tunes Show, Star Versus the Forces of Evil and The Mike Tyson Mysteries. He voices for Marvin the Martian and Foghorn Leghorn. As a composer and lyricist he wrote many songs for The Looney Tunes Show (WB/Cartoon Network) with Ben Falcone, which were performed by Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen and Billy Griffin of the Miracles, among others.

Billy Merritt

Cast · Known for Steven Universe

Billy Merritt’s been performing and teaching at the UCB since its inception. Co-founding legendary Improv groups The Swarm and The Stepfathers in New York, and The Smokes in Los Angeles. Billy got his TV start on UCB’s Comedy Central show, that lead to multiple appearances on Late Night With Conan O’Brien, MTV’s Boiling Points, VH1’s Best Week Ever. Since moving to LA he’s appeared on great shows such as Reno 911, Happy Endings, Weeds, Parks and Rec and Brooklyn Nine Nine to name a few. Billy’s voice is heard on many commercials and cartoons, he’s the voice of Fryman from Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe, and host of Jameson’s Radio Network. Billy is a native Floridian and proudly maintains a Florida Man lifestyle.

Jordan Walker Ross

Cast · Known for The Chosen

Jordan Walker Ross is an actor, screenwriter and producer. Jordan began acting at the age of 6, playing Tiny Tim in a community theater production of 'A Christmas Carol'. After that, Jordan performed in over 40 professional productions throughout Texas, as well as California. In his teens, Jordan shifted gears and began focusing on film/television, going on to appear in 'Walker Texas Ranger', Comedy Central's 'Reno 911', Nickelodeon’s 'Just Jordan' and several independent films. In 2018, Jordan Walker Ross was cast in season 1 of 'The Chosen', in the role of Little James. The series is now in production season 5 (of 7 planned seasons) and has garnered over 250 million viewers worldwide. The success of The Chosen has led to other projects for Jordan, such as '1883' - the prequel to Paramount’s 'Yellowstone', 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and the upcoming film 'Rise & Shine', based on the book, ‘Remembering Terri’. Jordan Ross is also a screenwriter with several projects in various stages of development, as well as a host for his podcast, 'What's Your Limp?'. Jordan Walker Ross was born two months premature, which led to Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis. Jordan underwent over half a dozen major surgeries before the age of 10, as well as countless hospital stays due to severe asthma. His disabilities presented some issues as an actor. Jordan lost out on roles because his limp was too noticeable and even cut out/replaced from projects for the same reason. On top of that, Jordan experienced vicious bullying in high school. However, it was his love for acting that motivated Jordan to keep pushing forward. Now, playing a character with a disability on 'The Chosen', Jordan is using his platform to educate others on disabilities, bullying & mental health. Jordan travels to schools, churches and other events to promote his message of vulnerability and self-acceptance.

Julie Brister

Julie Brister is an actor, writer, and director. She was a series regular on Goliath on Prime and recurred as Daisy the attorney on Review on Comedy Central and as Laura Lee Hickock on the Onion News Network. Other TV credits include Sex Lives of College Girls, Transparent, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, New Girl, and Reno 911, among many more.