Jamie Kaler
American stand-up comedian and actor (born 1964)
Jamie Kaler (born September 14, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian and actor who has gained fame by portraying the character Mike Callahan on the TBS comedy My Boys.
01Career
Kaler hosted America: Facts vs. Fiction on American Heroes Channel. He has appeared on such talk shows as the Late Late Show as well as having a role on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and had a recurring role on Will and Grace. Kaler has also done voice work for Robot Chicken. He is a member of the ACME Company, ACME Comedy Theatre's top-level sketch company and has also made guest appearances on Friends, The King of Queens, Shake It Up and Monk.
02Personal life
Kaler graduated from Boston University, and was afterwards commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and stationed in San Diego. After resigning his commission, he started performing in comedy clubs and eventually became involved in the Los Angeles comedy scene.
03Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Saved by the Bell: The New Class | Stanton | Episode: "Drinking 101" |
| 1997 | Friends | Mike | Episode: "The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie" |
| 2001 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Deliveryman | Episode: "Mary Loves Scoochie" Pt. 1 |
| 2002 | Will & Grace | Gary | Recurring role |
| 2004 | Arrested Development | Firefighter | Episode: "Amigo" |
| 2004 | Significant Others | Seth | 3 episodes |
| 2005 | That '70s Show | Stew Bailey | Episode: "On With the Show" |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken | Bloopers Host, Various voices | Recurring role |
| 2006 | Monk | Peter Breen | Episode: "Mr. Monk Can't See a Thing" |
| 2006 | The New Adventures of Old Christine | Hugh | Episode: "Crash" |
| 2006-2010 | My Boys | Mike Callahan | Main role |
| 2007 | D-War | Helicopter Pilot | Film |
| 2009 | How I Met Your Mother | Jim | Episode: "The Window" |
| 2011 | Shake It Up | Coach Lesseur | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Austin & Ally | Dennis Wade | Episode: "Families & Feuds" |
| 2013-present | America: Facts vs. Fiction | Host | Recurring |
| 2017 | The Loud House | Sports Announcer (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | The Middle | Hudson | Episode: "The Par-Tay" |
| 2017-2019 | I'm Sorry | Gavin | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | NCIS | Chris Bell | Episode: "Family Ties" |
| 2018 | Knight Squad | Arc's Dad | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Heathers | Big Bud Dean | Recurring role |
| 2019-2020 | Tacoma FD | Captain Polonsky | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | List of a Lifetime | Marty Carroll | TV movie |
| 2024 | The Thundermans Return | Police Officer | TV movie |
Sources and credits
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