Peter Gardner (born Pete Zahradnick in

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''.

Early life

Gardner studied improv at the Second City improv group in Chicago. Gardner mentored and directed both

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in multiple productions during their tenure at Second City.

Career

In 2015, Gardner joined the cast of ''

'' as a series regular and the owner of law firm Whitefeather. Gardner also played the titular character in the short film ''Barry'', released in 2016. He also played Carl, a stockbroker and fellow employee of Ryan, played by Charlie Sheen in the 2001 movie ''Good Advice'', also starring

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. He played Alan's football coach on ''

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''. He played Father Michaels in the 2018 comedy

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''. He also played a Dr. Terry Bournachle in the 2009 movie '' Labor Pains'' starring Lindsay Lohan.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gardner, Pete Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Male actors from New York (state) People from Scarsdale, New York