Steve Bannos | |
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 Steve Bannos in 2013 | |
| Born | August 5, 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, photo dealer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Steve Bannos (born August 5, 1960) 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 (TV series) , 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 .[ citation needed ]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Life Sold Separately | Larry | |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie | Nikos | |
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Father at Restaurant | |
| 2006 | Unaccompanied Minors | Tree Salesman | |
| 2007 | Superbad | Math Teacher | |
| 2007 | Shiloh Falls | Jamison | |
| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Prison Guard | |
| 2007 | Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull | Al Hirt | |
| 2008 | Semi-Pro | Cop at Jail | |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor | Coffee Computer Guy | |
| 2008 | Pineapple Express | Jared - Thug #2 | |
| 2009 | Cryptic | Damon's Dad | |
| 2009 | Funny People | Deli Manager | |
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Annie's Mistaken Husband | |
| 2013 | The Heat | Wayne | |
| 2014 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Security Guard | |
| 2015 | Don Quixote | The Innkeeper | |
| 2015 | Spy | Alan the Bartender | |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters | Flasher Ghost | |
| 2016 | Why Him? | Tree Lot Owner Burt | |
| 2017 | Actors Anonymous | Marco | |
| 2022 | Blonde | Brentwood Doctor |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders | Det. Tim Linehan | Television film |
| 1995 | The TV Wheel | Various | |
| 1997 | Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Judge #1 | Episode: "Trial by Fury" |
| 1999–2000 | Freaks and Geeks | Frank Kowchevski | 12 episodes; also writer |
| 2001 | Undeclared | Dingleberry | Episode: "Rush and Pledge" |
| 2003 | Life on Parole | Hamburger Joint Manager | Television film |
| 2004–2007 | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | Mr. Combover / Mr. Gross | 12 episodes |
| 2005 | Arrested Development | Drill Sergeant | Episode: "Switch Hitter" |
| 2006–2007 | Help Me Help You | Dave's Boss | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show | Antagonistic Driver | Episode: "Gold Watch" |
| 2009 | Without a Trace | Barkeep | Episode: "Labyrinths" |
| 2011 | Super Scary Horror Theater | Tranny Sylvania | Episode: "House on Haunted Hill" |
| 2011 | The Mentalist | Bartender | Episode: "Like a Redheaded Stepchild" |
| 2011 | New Girl | Cab Driver | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2012 | Eagleheart | Dr. Sinclair | Episode: "Beat Shack" |
| 2012 | Wave Goodbye | Gustavo | Episode: "Google the Government" |
| 2014 | Days of Our Lives | Mr. Molina | Episode #1.12258 |
| 2014 | Mike & Molly | Petros | Episode: "Sex, Lies and Helicopters" |
| 2016 | Masters of Sex | Stavros | Episode: "Topeka" |
| 2016–2018 | Love | Frank | 8 episodes |
| 2017 | American Horror Story: Cult | Policeman | Episode: "Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag" |
| 2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Sick Passenger | Episode: "The Accidental Text on Purpose" |
| 2018 | It's a Beach Thing | Captain Morgan | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2021 | Station 19 | Officer Garza | Episode: "Learning to Fly" |
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