Mitch Silpa (born December 5, 1971)[1] is an American writer, actor, and director who starred in NBC's The Rerun Show, and has appearances in shows such as Brothers & Sisters, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Desperate Housewives, Gilmore Girls, I'm with Her, One on One, Kitchen Confidential, Reno 911!, Joey, and 2 Broke Girls.
Mitch Silpa | |
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 Silpa from Runt Premiere New York 2021 | |
| Born | December 5, 1965 Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, director and actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Early life
editSilpa was born in Los Angeles, California. He began his career as a member of The Groundlings, an improv and sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles.[2] He won over $20K at age 14 in December 1980 on a kids' week episode of Card Sharks,[3] and later appeared on a College Week of Scrabble, Shop Til You Drop, and Hollywood Showdown.
Career
editSilpa is perhaps best known on the Internet for his David Blaine street magic parodies.[4][5] In these parodies, Silpa masquerades as an intentionally low-quality likeness of the world-renowned magician. Actors Mikey Day and Michael Naughton also appear in these parodies, as best friends Evan and Peter whom Silpa terrorizes with his "magic".[4] He is also known for the "Two Old Queens Who've Just a Minute to Catch Up" viral video series created and performed by Silpa and Drew Droege.
He has had recurring roles on the TV shows "All Rise", "Chad", "Grey's Anatomy", "Nobodies", "Desperate Housewives", "Gilmore Girls", and "In Plain Sight". Silpa was also a series regular on NBC's The Rerun Show.[6]
Silpa has had guest star roles in sitcoms such as "Will & Grace", 2 Broke Girls,[6] "The Middle", "Reno 911", and Curb Your Enthusiasm.[6] Although known for a more mature sense of humor, Silpa also acts in television shows that are for a younger audience such as I'm In the Band,[6] on Disney XD and iCarly on Nickelodeon. Silpa also plays more serious roles like the character Deputy Everhardt in the television drama, In Plain Sight.[6]
As for big screen appearances, one of Silpa's more notable characters is a flight attendant named Steve in the 2011 comedy film, Bridesmaids.[6] He also appeared in "Spy", "The Heat", "The Way Out", "Happytime Murders",[6] "Welcome to Me", "Unforgettable", and "The Boss".[6]
He created, wrote, and produced (with Jim Cashman) the FOX pilot "Amy's Brother" starring Michael Urie and Annie Mumolo. Silpa has also been nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for his work on Saturday Night Live.[6]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Hell on the Battleground | Soldier #2 | |
| 2002 | The Master of Disguise | Henchman | |
| 2004 | Along Came Polly | J.C. Superstar Director | |
| 2008 | Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy | Mitch | |
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Flight Attendant Steve | |
| 2012 | Love, Sex and Missed Connections | Derek | |
| 2013 | The Heat | Dealer | |
| 2014 | Such Good People | Oliver | |
| 2014 | Welcome to Me | Derek | |
| 2015 | Spy | Colin / Frederick | |
| 2016 | Hickey | Terry | |
| 2016 | The Boss | Guard Clemmons | |
| 2017 | Unforgettable | Dinner guest | |
| 2018 | The Happytime Murders | Tommy | |
| 2019 | Runt | Mr. Talley | |
| 2019 | Loners | Frank Wilson | |
| 2022 | The Way Out | Dale |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Rerun Show | Various roles | 7 episodes |
| 2003 | The Mullets | Director | Episode: "Love Freakin' Story" |
| 2003 | Reno 911! | Hotel clerk | Episode: "Garcia's Anniversary" |
| 2003, 2004 | Gilmore Girls | Terrence | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | I'm with Her | Naked man | Episode: "Winners & Losers & Whiners & Boozers: Part 1" |
| 2004 | Joey | Tim | Episode: "Joey and the Perfect Storm" |
| 2004 | Malcolm in the Middle | Bartender | Episode: "Kitty's Back" |
| 2005 | The Bad Girl's Guide | Balding Guy in Mercedes | Episode: "The Guide to Procrastination" |
| 2006 | One on One | Blane | Episode: "Missing the Daddy Express" |
| 2006 | Freddie | Jaques | Episode: "Recipe for Disaster" |
| 2006 | The Other Mall | Jean store rep | Television film |
| 2006 | Kitchen Confidential | Alfredo | Episode: "Praise Be Praise" |
| 2006–2007 | Desperate Housewives | Jerry | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Case Closed | Brothel DJ | Television film |
| 2008 | Brothers & Sisters | Quinn | Episode: "Compromises" |
| 2008 | iCarly | Doctor | Episode: "iStage an Intervention" |
| 2008 | Night Writer | Lou | Television film |
| 2009 | Electric Spoofaloo | Kiko | Episode: "Lady Gaga's Fierce Factor" |
| 2009 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Salesman | Episode: "Officer Krupke" |
| 2010 | I'm in the Band | Jimmy Howard | Episode: "Izzy Gonna Sing?" |
| 2011 | In Plain Sight | Deputy Everhardt | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | 2 Broke Girls | Jeffrey | Episode: "And the Pop-Up Sale" |
| 2013 | Ben and Kate | Patrick | Episode: "Gone Fishin'" |
| 2013 | Another Period | Marquis de Sainsbury | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2013 | The Client List | Delivery Man | Episode: "Whatever It Takes" |
| 2014 | My Gimpy Life | George | Episode: "Viral Superstar" |
| 2014 | The Middle | Todd | Episode: "The Wonderful World of Hecks" |
| 2014 | Go-Go Boy Interrupted | Rich | Episode: "How to Exit Gracefully After a One Night Stand" |
| 2014 | Anger Management | Mr. Hornsby | Episode: "Charlie Plays Hide and Go Cheat" |
| 2015 | Cougar Town | Mobster | Episode: "This One's for Me" |
| 2016 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | 'Baretta' Producer | Episode: "Gillian Jacobs Wears a Gray Checkered Suit and a Red Bow Tie" |
| 2016 | Con Man | Head of Marketing | Episode: "Gum Drop" |
| 2016–2017 | Mike Tyson Mysteries | Various roles | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Will & Grace | Maitre D' | Episode: "A Gay Olde Christmas" |
| 2017, 2018 | Grey's Anatomy | Tim Ruggles | 2 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | Nobodies | Ethan | 12 episodes |
| 2018 | Rel | William | Episode: "Brittany's Mom" |
| 2019–2023 | All Rise | DDA Clayton Berger | 10 episodes |
| 2020 | Crazy in Love | Arthur | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Classified | Larry | Television film |
References
edit- ^ "Join Ancestry®". ancestry.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Mitch Silpa 2010S Groundlings ALlumni". groundlings.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Card sharks money card Mitch win $22,200". youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ a b Hart, Hugo (2008-06-24). "David Blaine Spoof Reaps Riches for Groundlings Improv Troupe". Wired.
- ^ Slatalla, Michelle (2007-07-19). "Video Seeks Its 90 Seconds of Fame". New York Times.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Mitch Silpa Credits". tvguide.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
External links
edit- Mitch Silpa at IMDb
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