7.3
Movie
Acting
Steve Bannos
- Born
- (age 66)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
- Credits
- 52 titles
Biography
Steve Bannos 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, 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.
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
6.4
Movie
The 40 Year-Old Virgin
8.7
TV
Better Call Saul
5.3
Movie
Ghostbusters
6.8
Movie
Spy
8.1
TV
American Horror Story
6.5
Movie
Bridesmaids
6.4
Movie
Why Him?
6.6
Movie
Pineapple Express
6.6
Movie
The Heat
8.2
TV
9-1-1
7.9
TV
Arrested Development
7.4
TV
New Girl
8.0
TV
S.W.A.T.
8.2
TV
Station 19
5.9
Movie
Funny People
6.2
Movie
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
7.8
TV
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Acting credits 48
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Blonde Film | Brentwood Doctor (uncredited) |
| 2022 | The Lincoln Lawyer TV | Paul Bieber (1 ep) |
| 2022 | Minx TV | Stan (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Mr. Mayor TV | Mayor Zenobia (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Bob Hearts Abishola TV | Cab Driver (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Dead to Me TV | Older Male Usher (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary Film | Self |
| 2018 | Cultureshock TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Barry TV | Old Cook (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Station 19 TV | Officer Garza (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Keep Your Mouth Shut Film | Larry |
| 2018 | 9-1-1 TV | Boyd (1 ep) |
| 2017 | S.W.A.T. TV | Martin (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Actors Anonymous Film | Marco |
| 2016 | Why Him? Film | Burt |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters Film | Flasher Ghost |
| 2015 | Spy Film | Alan the Bartender |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul TV | Macky (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Film | Security Guard |
| 2013 | Masters of Sex TV | Stavros (1 ep) |
| 2013 | The Heat Film | Wayne |
| 2012 | Wave Goodbye Film | Gustavo |
| 2011 | American Horror Story TV | Policeman (1 ep) |
| 2011 | New Girl TV | Cab Driver (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Bridesmaids Film | Annie's Mistaken Husband |
| 2009 | Funny People Film | Deli Manager |
| 2009 | Cryptic Film | Damon's Dad |
| 2008 | Pineapple Express Film | Thug #2 - Jared |
| 2008 | Semi-Pro Film | Cop at Jail |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor Film | Coffee Computer Guy |
| 2007 | Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull Film | Al Hirt |
| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Film | Prison Guard |
| 2007 | Superbad Film | Math Teacher |
| 2007 | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels Film | Mr. Combover |
| 2006 | Unaccompanied Minors Film | Tree Salesman |
| 2006 | Help Me Help You TV | (1 ep) |
| 2005 | The 40 Year-Old Virgin Film | Father at Restaurant |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Film | Nikos |
| 2004 | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide TV | Mr. Gross, Mr. Combover (4 ep) |
| 2003 | Arrested Development TV | Drill Sergeant (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Barkeeper (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Undeclared TV | Dingleberry (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Sick Passenger (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Freaks and Geeks TV | Frank Kowchevski (12 ep) |
| 1997 | Statical Planets Film | |
| 1996 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch TV | Judge #1 (1 ep) |
| 1995 | The TV Wheel Film | Various |
| 1994 | Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders Film | Det. Tim Linehan |
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street Film | Writer |
| 1999 | Freaks and Geeks TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Recess TV | Writer (4 ep) |
| 1991 | Doug TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Writer (1 ep) |