Ian Gomez
| Ian Gomez | |
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Gomez at the 2009 GLAAD Media Awards, Los Angeles, April 2009 | |
| Born |
December 27, 1964 New York City, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Nia Vardalos (m. 1993) |
| Children | 1 |
Ian Gomez (born December 27, 1964)[1] is an American actor best known for his comedic TV work, the most notable of which are his series-regular stints as Javier on Felicity and Andy on Cougar Town.
Early life
He was born in New York City, New York, to an artist father and a dancer mother.[1]
Career
On The Drew Carey Show he played Larry Almada, a co-worker of Drew's at Winfred-Louder. He has also worked with Drew Carey on the show Whose Line is it Anyway?. In 2002 he starred in Alanis Morissette's "Hands Clean" music video. On Curb Your Enthusiasm he played the "bald chef," who Larry hired to cook in the restaurant he owned with Jeff Greene, Ted Danson, Michael York, and Hugh Mellon. From 1998-2002, he played Javier Clemente Quintata on the hit WB show Felicity. In April 2006 Gomez appeared on Reba as a therapist in an episode called "Here We Go Again". He was recently in ABC's Jake in Progress, starring John Stamos, and appeared in the fourth episode of Lost's third season, "Every Man for Himself". He plays Andy Torres in the ABC and later TBS comedy Cougar Town alongside fellow Drew Carey Show castmate Christa Miller.
Personal life
He is married to actress-writer Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame. He appeared in her films My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Connie and Carla, My Life in Ruins, I Hate Valentine's Day, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. Gomez is of Puerto Rican and Russian Jewish descent, and converted to the Greek Orthodox Church upon marrying Vardalos, which is mirrored as a plot element in Wedding. In 2008, the two adopted a little girl.[2][3][4]
Filmography
Film
| 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 | |
| 2002 | Get A Clue | Mr. Orlando Walker | |
| 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 | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Missing Persons | Pete, the Morgue Technician | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | Married... with Children | Employee#1 | 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 | 1 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 | 1 episode: "Robinita Hood" |
| 2001 | Danny | Martinez | 1 episode: Pilot |
| 2002 | Get a Clue | Mr. Orlando Walker | TV Movie |
| 2002 | NYPD Blue | Joel Robinson | 1 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 | 1 episode: "Lie, Cheat & Deal" |
| 2003 | The Lyon's Den | Special Agent Sasser | 1 episode: "The Fifth" |
| 2004 | George Lopez | Jewelry Salesman | 1 episode: "George of the Rings" |
| 2005-2006 | Jake in Progress | Adrian | Main cast 20 episodes |
| 2006 | Reba | Therapist | 1 episode: "Here We Go Again" |
| 2006 | Lost | Munson | 1 episode: "Every Man for Himself" |
| 2006-2007 | Campus Ladies | Roger | 2 episodes: "Spring Break", "Psych 101" |
| 2006 | 7th Heaven | Psychologist | 1 episode: "Don't Ax, Don't Tell" |
| 2007 | The Beast | Ron | TV Movie |
| 2007 | Heroes | Art Dealer | 1 episode: "Parasite" |
| 2007 | My Boys | Turk Vardell | 1 episode: "Off Day" |
| 2008 | According to Jim | Detective | 1 episode: "The Rendezvous" |
| 2008 | Reaper | Jack King | 1 episode: "Coming to Grips |
| 2008-2009 | Rita Rocks | Owen | 25 episodes |
| 2008 | Gary Unmarried | Paulie | 1 episode: "Gary and Allison's Restaurant" |
| 2009 | Life | Asst. Coroner Tom Santos | 1 episode: "5 Quartz" |
| 2009-2015 | Cougar Town | Andy Torres | Main Cast: 88 episodes |
| 2009 | True Jackson, VP | Jobi Castanueva | 1 episode: "Fashion Week" |
| 2010 | Royal Pains | Mac | 1 episode: "Comfort's Overload" |
| 2011 | Grey's Anatomy | Doctor | 1 episode: "Love, Loss and Legacy" Uncredited |
| 2011 | The Middle | Neighbor | 1 episode: "Bad Choices" Uncredited |
| 2012 | Touch | Wade | 1 episode: "Gyre, Part 1" |
| 2012 | Drop Dead Diva | Warren Patton | 1 episode: "Road Trip" |
| 2014 | Cuz-Bros | Phil | TV Movie |
| 2015 | The Great Holiday Baking Show | Presenter | Baking competition |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Ian Gomez Biography (1964-)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ↑ ZMTV - Ian Gomez from Cougar Town Interview
- ↑ http://www.gov.mb.ca/iedm/archive/people/vardalos.html
- ↑ http://www.femail.com.au/niavardalos.htm
External links
- Ian Gomez at the Internet Movie Database
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