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Steve Bannos

Steve Bannos

Acting1960Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Biography

Steve Bannos is an American television and film actor, writer and photo dealer. As an actor, he often had cameos in Judd Apatow and Paul Feig films, and is also known for his portrayal of Frank Kowchevski on the short-lived NBC dramedy Freaks and Geeks. Bannos appeared in the films Spy, The Heat, Bridesmaids, Funny People, Superbad, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Drillbit Taylor, Pineapple Express, and Unaccompanied Minors; and TV appearances in Love, Mike & Molly, Days of Our Lives, Eagleheart, The Mentalist and Without a Trace. Bannos also played the characters "Mr. Combover" and "Mr. Gross" on the Nickelodeon TV show, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.

Bannos also wrote for Freaks and Geeks, Disney's Recess, the Nicktoon Doug and was a four-time guest writer on Saturday Night Live.

Acting History

2025
S.W.A.T.
TVas Martin1 eps
2023
Minx
TVas Stan1 eps
Barry
TVas Old Cook1 eps
9-1-1
TVas Boyd1 eps
2022
Blonde
as Brentwood Doctor (uncredited)
The Lincoln Lawyer
TVas Paul Bieber
Dead to Me
TVas Older Male Usher1 eps
Mr. Mayor
TVas Mayor Zenobia1 eps
Better Call Saul
TVas Macky1 eps
2021
Station 19
TVas Officer Garza1 eps
Bob Hearts Abishola
TVas Cab Driver1 eps
2017
American Horror Story
TVas Policeman1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TVas Sick Passenger1 eps
2016
Why Him?
as Burt
Ghostbusters
as Flasher Ghost
Masters of Sex
TVas Stavros1 eps
2015
Spy
as Alan the Bartender
2013
The Heat
as Wayne
2012
Wave Goodbye
as Gustavo
2011
Bridesmaids
as Annie's Mistaken Husband
New Girl
TVas Cab Driver1 eps
2009
Funny People
as Deli Manager
Cryptic
as Damon's Dad
Without a Trace
TVas Barkeeper1 eps
2008
Semi-Pro
as Cop at Jail
Drillbit Taylor
as Coffee Computer Guy
Pineapple Express
as Thug #2 - Jared
2005
The 40 Year Old Virgin
as Father at Restaurant
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
TVas Mr. Combover / Mr. Gross9 eps
Arrested Development
TVas Drill Sergeant1 eps
1999
Freaks and Geeks
TVas Frank Kowchevski12 eps
1998
Recess
TVWriter4 eps
1997
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
TVas Judge #11 eps
1995
The TV Wheel
as Various
1991
Doug
TVWriter

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/5/1960(65 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.