Ian Braque Gomez(born December 27, 1964)[1]is an American actor known for his comedic TV work, which includes series-regular roles as Javier onFelicityand Andy onCougar Town.
Ian Gomez | |
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 Gomez in 2012 | |
| Born | December 27, 1964 New York City,U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editHe was born inNew York Cityto a dancer mother of Ashkenazi Jewish descent with Russian roots and an artist father of Puerto Rican descent.[2]
Career
editOnThe Drew Carey Showfrom 1995 to 2004, Gomez played Larry Almada, a co-worker ofDrew Carey's character (also named Drew Carey) at Winfred-Louder. He also worked with Carey in 1999 on the showWhose Line is it Anyway?From 1998 to 2002, he played Javier Clemente Quintata on theWBshowFelicity.
In 1999, Gomez Joined Norm Macdonald in the ABC sitcomNorm,he was a main character in the show until it was canceled in 2001, after three seasons. In 2002, Gomez starred inAlanis Morissette's "Hands Clean"music video. In the same year, he appeared withJeff Garlin,Ted Danson,Michael York,and Hugh Mellon in two episodes of theHBOseriesCurb Your Enthusiasm,where he played the "bald chef", hired byLarryto cook in the restaurant he owned.
Gomez appeared inABC'sJake in Progress(2005–2006), which starredJohn Stamos.2006 saw Gomez appear in the fourth episode ofLost's third season, "Every Man for Himself",and as a therapist in the April 2006 episode"Here We Go Again"ofReba.
Gomez took the part of Andy Torres in theABCand laterTBScomedyCougar Townalongside fellowThe Drew Carey ShowcastmateChrista Miller,from 2009 to 2015. In 2016, Gomez and his then-wife, Nia Vardalos, co-presentedThe Great American Baking Show,a revival ofThe Great Holiday Baking Show.[3]
In 2019, he appeared in theClint EastwoodfilmRichard Jewell.
In 2020, Gomez was cast in the role of Luis Flores in theNBCcomedy pilotNight Schoolbased on the2018 filmand written byChristopher Moynihan.[4]However, NBC ultimately decided not to move forward with the series.[5]
Personal life
editHe was married to actress-writerNia VardalosofMy Big Fat Greek Weddingfame. He appeared in her filmsMy Big Fat Greek Wedding,Connie and Carla,My Life in Ruins,I Hate Valentine's Day,andMy Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.Gomez is ofPuerto RicanandRussian Jewishdescent, and converted toGreek Orthodoxyupon marrying Vardalos, which is mirrored as a plot element inMy Big Fat Greek Wedding.In 2008, the two adopted a daughter.[6][7][8]It was announced on July 3, 2018 that Vardalos filed for divorce from Gomez after 25 years of marriage due to irreconcilable differences.[9]The divorce was finalized in September 2018.[10]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Excessive Force | Lucas | |
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | Odd Bellman | |
| 1997 | 'Til There Was You | Scott | |
| 1997 | Courting Courtney | Hank | |
| 1999 | EDtv | Mcllvaine | |
| 2001 | The Center of the World | Delivery Man | |
| 2001 | Almost Salinas | Manny | |
| 2002 | My Big Fat Greek Wedding | Mike | |
| 2002 | Meet Prince Charming | Gino | |
| 2003 | Street of Pain | Beau | |
| 2003 | Chasing Papi | Doctor Chu | |
| 2003 | Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | Strange Man | |
| 2004 | Connie and Carla | Stanley | |
| 2004 | The Last Shot | Agent Nance | |
| 2005 | Getting To Know You | Russ | |
| 2005 | Underclassman | Detective Gallecki | |
| 2006 | You Did What? | Dr. Bob | |
| 2007 | Love Shack | Mo Saltzman | |
| 2009 | My Life in Ruins | Motel Clerk | |
| 2009 | I Hate Valentine's Day | KJ Ken | |
| 2011 | Larry Crowne | Frank | |
| 2013 | Dealin' with Idiots | Commissioner Gordon | |
| 2014 | Free Fall | Ronald Taft | |
| 2015 | Always Worthy | Ricky | |
| 2015 | Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant | Captain Felder | |
| 2016 | My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 | Mike | |
| 2018 | Dude | Jerry | |
| 2018 | Spare Room | Mr. Larry | |
| 2019 | Richard Jewell | Agent Dan Bennet | |
| 2021 | Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar | Retail store manager |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Missing Persons | Pete, the Morgue Technician | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | Married... with Children | Employee #1 | Episode: "Get the Dodge Outta Hell" |
| 1995–1996 | Murphy Brown | Secretary #77, Mimicking Secretary | 2 episodes: "Bad Company", "Defending Your Life" |
| 1995–2004 | The Drew Carey Show | Larry Almada | 38 episodes |
| 1998 | Melrose Place | Hotel Employee | 2 episodes: "Divorce Dominican Style", "A Long Way to Tip-A-Rory" |
| 1998 | Smart Guy | Art Bruno | Episode: "Achy Breaky Heart" |
| 1998–2002 | Felicity | Javier Clemente Quintata | Recurring (Season 1–3) Main cast (Season 4): 45 episodes |
| 1999 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? | Himself | Season 1, episode 14 |
| 1999–2001 | The Norm Show | Danny Sanchez | 54 episodes |
| 2000 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Basilio | Episode: "Robinita Hood" |
| 2001 | Danny | Martinez | Episode: Pilot |
| 2002 | Get a Clue | Mr. Orlando Walker/Nicholas Petrossian | TV movie |
| 2002 | NYPD Blue | Joel Robinson | Episode: "One in the Nuts" |
| 2002 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Bald Chef | 2 episodes: "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog", "The Grand Opening" |
| 2003 | Exit 9 | Gary | TV movie |
| 2003 | Lucky | Pete | Episode: "Lie, Cheat & Deal" |
| 2003 | The Lyon's Den | Special Agent Sasser | Episode: "The Fifth" |
| 2004 | George Lopez | Jewelry Salesman | Episode: "George of the Rings" |
| 2005–2006 | Jake in Progress | Adrian | Main cast – 20 episodes |
| 2006 | Reba | Therapist | Episode: "Here We Go Again" |
| 2006 | Lost | Munson | Episode: "Every Man for Himself" |
| 2006 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? | Himself | Season 8, episode 14 |
| 2006–2007 | Campus Ladies | Roger | 2 episodes: "Spring Break", "Psych 101" |
| 2006 | 7th Heaven | Psychologist | Episode: "Don't Ax, Don't Tell" |
| 2007 | The Beast | Ron | TV movie |
| 2007 | Heroes | Art Dealer | Episode: "Parasite" |
| 2007 | My Boys | Turk Vardell | Episode: "Off Day" |
| 2008 | According to Jim | Detective | Episode: "The Rendezvous" |
| 2008 | Reaper | Jack King | Episode: "Coming to Grips |
| 2008–2009 | Rita Rocks | Owen | 25 episodes |
| 2008 | Gary Unmarried | Paulie | Episode: "Gary and Allison's Restaurant" |
| 2009 | Life | Asst. Coroner Tom Santos | Episode: "5 Quartz" |
| 2009–2015 | Cougar Town | Andy Torres | Main cast – 88 episodes |
| 2009 | True Jackson, VP | Jobi Castanueva | Episode: "Fashion Week" |
| 2010 | Royal Pains | Mac | Episode: "Comfort's Overload" |
| 2011 | Grey's Anatomy | Doctor | Episode: "Love, Loss and Legacy" Uncredited |
| 2011 | The Middle | Neighbor | Episode: "Bad Choices" Uncredited |
| 2012 | Doc McStuffins | Ricardo race car (voice) | Episode: "Out of the Box/Run Down Race Car" |
| 2012 | Touch | Wade | Episode: "Gyre, Part 1" |
| 2012 | Drop Dead Diva | Warren Patton | Episode: "Road Trip" |
| 2014 | Cuz-Bros | Phil | TV movie |
| 2015–2017 | The Great American Baking Show | Co-presenter (with ex-wifeNia Vardalos) | Baking competition |
| 2016 | The Real O'Neals | Michael-Gregory | Episode: "The Real Spring Fever" |
| 2016 | Angel from Hell | The Oyster King | Episode: "Funsgiving" |
| 2016–2017 | Supergirl | Snapper Carr | 7 episodes |
| 2017 | Fresh Off the Boat | Robert | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Living Biblically | Father Gene | Main cast – 13 episodes |
| 2019 | The Morning Show | Greg | Recurring role – 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Man with a Plan | James | Episode: "Semi-Indecent Proposal" |
| 2019 | Superstore | Herb | Episode: "Negotiations" |
| 2020 | American Housewife | Brecken Phillips | Episode: "Wildflower Girls" |
| 2021 | Physical | Ernie Hauser | 7 episodes |
| 2022 | Single Drunk Female | Bob | 3 episodes |
| Murderville | Kevin Rivera | Episode: "Most Likely to Commit Murder" | |
| 2023 | The Goldbergs | Diego | Episode: "Uptown Boy" |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^"Today in entertainment history".Associated Press.RetrievedAugust 3,2022.
- ^"Ian Gomez Biography (1964-)".FilmReference.RetrievedMarch 13,2013.
- ^The Great American Baking Show (ABC);accessed December 9, 2016.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2020)."'Night School': Ian Gomez, James Earl, Joe Massingill & Collette Wolfe Cast In 'Night School' NBC Comedy Pilot ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedMarch 2,2020.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (December 11, 2020)."NBC Comedy Pilots Update: 'American Auto' & 'Grand Crew' In Contention, 'Night School' Not Going Forward".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedMay 9,2022.
- ^"ZMTV - Ian Gomez from Cougar Town Interview".YouTube.July 20, 2010.[dead YouTube link]
- ^"Nia Vardalos".gov.mb.ca.Winter 2003. Archived fromthe originalon September 30, 2007.RetrievedSeptember 1,2017.
- ^Failla, Annemarie."Nia Vardalos My Big Fat Greek Wedding".femail.au.RetrievedFebruary 12,2018.
- ^Mike Vulpo (July 3, 2018)."Nia Vardalos Files for Divorce From Ian Gomez After 23 Years of Marriage".eonline.RetrievedJuly 3,2018.
- ^Fernandez, Alexia (September 7, 2018)."My Big Fat Greek Wedding's Nia Vardalos Settles Divorce 2 Months After Initial Filing".People.RetrievedJanuary 31,2019.