Actor

1973-01-09 · United States · Male

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Mitch Silpa (born December 5, 1971) 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. He won over $20K at age 14 in the 80's 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. In these parodies, Silpa masquerades as an intentionally low-quality likeness of Blaine. Actors Mikey Day and Michael Naughton also appear in these parodies, as best friends Evan and Peter whom Silpa terrorizes with his "magic". 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, Chad, Grey's Anatomy, Nobodies, Desperate Housewives, Gilmore Girls, and In Plain Sight. Silpa was a series regular on NBC's The Rerun Show.

Silpa has had guest star roles in sitcoms such as The Comeback, Will & Grace, 2 Broke Girls, The Middle, Reno 911!, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. 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, on Disney XD and iCarly on Nickelodeon. Silpa plays more serious roles like the character Deputy Everhardt in the television drama In Plain Sight.

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

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

Personal life

He is gay.