Mitch Silpa
Silpa from Runt Premiere New York 2021
Born
(1973-01-09) January 9, 1973
Los Angeles, California
Occupation(s)Writer, director and actor
Years active1992–present

Mitch Silpa (born January 9, 1973) is an American writer, actor, and director who starred in NBC's The Rerun Show, and has appearances in shows such as Brothers & Sisters, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Desperate Housewives, Gilmore Girls, I'm with Her, One on One, Kitchen Confidential, Reno 911!, Joey, and 2 Broke Girls.

Early life

Silpa was born in Los Angeles, California. He began his career as a member of The Groundlings, an improv and sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles.[1] He won over $20K at age 14 in December 1990 on a kids' week episode of Card Sharks, and later appeared on a College Week of Scrabble, Shop Til You Drop, and Hollywood Showdown.

Career

Silpa is perhaps best known on the Internet for his David Blaine street magic parodies.[2][3] In these parodies, Silpa masquerades as an intentionally low-quality likeness of the world-renowned magician. Actors Mikey Day and Michael Naughton also appear in these parodies, as best friends Evan and Peter whom Silpa terrorizes with his "magic".[2] He is also known for the "Two Old Queens Who've Just a Minute to Catch Up" viral video series created and performed by Silpa and Drew Droege.

He has had recurring roles on the TV shows "All Rise", "Grey's Anatomy", "Nobodies", "Desperate Housewives", "Gilmore Girls", and "In Plain Sight". Silpa was also a series regular on NBC's The Rerun Show.[4]

Silpa has had guest star roles in sitcoms such as "Will & Grace", 2 Broke Girls,[4] "The Middle", "Reno 911", and Curb Your Enthusiasm.[4] Although known for a more mature sense of humor, Silpa also acts in television shows that are for a younger audience such as I'm In the Band,[4] on Disney XD and iCarly on Nickelodeon. Silpa also plays more serious roles like the character Deputy Everhardt in the television drama, In Plain Sight.[4]

As for big screen appearances, one of Silpa's more notable characters is a flight attendant named Steve in the 2011 comedy film, Bridesmaids.[4] He also appeared in "Spy", "The Heat", "The Way Out", "Happytime Murders",[4] "Welcome to Me", "Unforgettable", and "The Boss".[4]

He created, wrote, and produced (with Jim Cashman) the FOX pilot "Amy's Brother" starring Michael Urie and Annie Mumolo. Silpa has also been nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for his work on Saturday Night Live.[4]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1988 Hell on the Battleground Soldier #2
2002 The Master of Disguise Henchman
2004 Along Came Polly J.C. Superstar Director
2008 Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy Mitch
2011 Bridesmaids Flight Attendant Steve
2012 Love, Sex and Missed Connections Derek
2013 The Heat Dealer
2014 Such Good People Oliver
2014 Welcome to Me Derek
2015 Spy Colin / Frederick
2016 Hickey Terry
2016 The Boss Guard Clemmons
2017 Unforgettable Dinner guest
2018 The Happytime Murders Tommy
2019 Runt Mr. Talley
2019 Loners Frank Wilson
2022 The Way Out Dale

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002 The Rerun Show Various roles 7 episodes
2003 The Mullets Director Episode: "Love Freakin' Story"
2003 Reno 911! Hotel clerk Episode: "Garcia's Anniversary"
2003, 2004 Gilmore Girls Terrence 2 episodes
2004 I'm with Her Naked man Episode: "Winners & Losers & Whiners & Boozers: Part 1"
2004 Joey Tim Episode: "Joey and the Perfect Storm"
2004 Malcolm in the Middle Bartender Episode: "Kitty's Back"
2005 The Bad Girl's Guide Balding Guy in Mercedes Episode: "The Guide to Procrastination"
2006 One on One Blane Episode: "Missing the Daddy Express"
2006 Freddie Jaques Episode: "Recipe for Disaster"
2006 The Other Mall Jean store rep Television film
2006 Kitchen Confidential Alfredo Episode: "Praise Be Praise"
2006–2007 Desperate Housewives Jerry 3 episodes
2007 Case Closed Brothel DJ Television film
2008 Brothers & Sisters Quinn Episode: "Compromises"
2008 iCarly Doctor Episode: "iStage an Intervention"
2008 Night Writer Lou Television film
2009 Electric Spoofaloo Kiko Episode: "Lady Gaga's Fierce Factor"
2009 Curb Your Enthusiasm Salesman Episode: "Officer Krupke"
2010 I'm in the Band Jimmy Howard Episode: "Izzy Gonna Sing?"
2011 In Plain Sight Deputy Everhardt 2 episodes
2011 2 Broke Girls Jeffrey Episode: "And the Pop-Up Sale"
2013 Ben and Kate Patrick Episode: "Gone Fishin'"
2013 Another Period Marquis de Sainsbury Episode: "Pilot"
2013 The Client List Delivery Man Episode: "Whatever It Takes"
2014 My Gimpy Life George Episode: "Viral Superstar"
2014 The Middle Todd Episode: "The Wonderful World of Hecks"
2014 Go-Go Boy Interrupted Rich Episode: "How to Exit Gracefully After a One Night Stand"
2014 Anger Management Mr. Hornsby Episode: "Charlie Plays Hide and Go Cheat"
2015 Cougar Town Mobster Episode: "This One's for Me"
2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! 'Baretta' Producer Episode: "Gillian Jacobs Wears a Gray Checkered Suit and a Red Bow Tie"
2016 Con Man Head of Marketing Episode: "Gum Drop"
2016–2017 Mike Tyson Mysteries Various roles 3 episodes
2017 Will & Grace Maitre D' Episode: "A Gay Olde Christmas"
2017, 2018 Grey's Anatomy Tim Ruggles 2 episodes
2017–2018 Nobodies Ethan 12 episodes
2018 Rel William Episode: "Brittany's Mom"
2019–2023 All Rise DDA Clayton Berger 10 episodes
2020 Crazy in Love Arthur 2 episodes
2022 Classified Larry Television film

References

  1. ↑ "Mitch Silpa 2010S Groundlings ALlumni". groundlings.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Hart, Hugo (2008-06-24). "David Blaine Spoof Reaps Riches for Groundlings Improv Troupe". Wired.
  3. ↑ Slatalla, Michelle (2007-07-19). "Video Seeks Its 90 Seconds of Fame". New York Times.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Mitch Silpa Credits". tvguide.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
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