Years active 1992–present Name Steve Bannos | Role Television actor Education Drake University | |
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Born August 5, 1960 (age 63) ( 1960-08-05 ) Chicago, Illinois, US Occupation Actor, writer, photo dealer Movies and TV shows Freaks and Geeks, Spy, Bridesmaids, The 40‑Year‑Old Virgin, Superbad Similar People Dave Allen, Natasha Melnick, Jessica Chaffin, Katie Dippold, Joe Flaherty | ||
Steve Bannos as Mr. Combover
Steve Bannos (born August 5, 1960) is an American television and film actor, writer and photo dealer. As an actor, he is best known for his cameos in Judd Apatow and Paul Feig films, and for his portrayal of Frank Kowchevski on the short-lived NBC dramedy Freaks and Geeks.
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Life and career
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 (TV series), 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 Nickelodeon program Doug and was a four-time guest writer on Saturday Night Live.
Bannos is also a copywriter in the entertainment field. His copywriting work consists of movie teasers and trailers, special-shoot movie and television ad campaigns, and movie taglines.
Bannos wrote the pre-taped comedy sketches starring Warren Buffett for the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders' meetings for the years 2004–2008.
Bannos is also a collector and dealer of vernacular photography. His found snapshots have been used in books, museums, films, record album covers and collections.
Filmography
Actor
2023
9-1-1 (TV Series) as
Boyd
- Love Is in the Air (2023) - Boyd
2023
Barry (TV Series) as
Old Cook
- tricky legacies (2023) - Old Cook
2022
Dead to Me (TV Series) as
Older Male Usher
- Where Do We Go Now? (2022) - Older Male Usher
2022
Bunk'd (TV Series) as
Gus Hootenheimer
- Bunkhouse of Horror (2022) - Gus Hootenheimer
2022
Blonde as
Brentwood Doctor (uncredited)
2022
Better Call Saul (TV Series) as
Macky
- Black and Blue (2022) - Macky
2022
Mr. Mayor (TV Series) as
Mayor Zenobia
- Sister Cities (2022) - Mayor Zenobia
2021
Bob Hearts Abishola (TV Series short) as
Cab Driver
- Dud (2021) - Cab Driver
2021
Station 19 (TV Series) as
Officer Garza
- Learning to Fly (2021) - Officer Garza
2018
It's a Beach Thing (TV Series) as
Captain Morgan
- Pilot (2018) - Captain Morgan
2018
Keep Your Mouth Shut (Short) as
Larry
2016
Love (TV Series) as
Frank
- Catalina (2018) - Frank
- Bertie's Birthday (2018) - Frank
- Housesitting (2017) - Frank
- Back in Town (2017) - Frank
- On Lockdown (2017) - Frank
- Party in the Hills (2016) - Frank
- The End of the Beginning (2016) - Frank
- It Begins (2016) - Frank
2017
Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) as
Sick Passenger
- The Accidental Text on Purpose (2017) - Sick Passenger
2017
American Horror Story (TV Series) as
Policeman
- Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag (2017) - Policeman
2017
Actors Anonymous as
Marco
2016
Why Him? as
Tree Lot Owner Burt
2016
Masters of Sex (TV Series) as
Stavros
- Topeka (2016) - Stavros
2016
Ghostbusters: Answer the Call as
Flasher Ghost
2015
Spy as
Alan the Bartender
2015
Don Quixote as
The Innkeeper
2014
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day as
Security Guard
2014
Mike & Molly (TV Series) as
Petros
- Sex, Lies and Helicopters (2014) - Petros
2014
Days of Our Lives (TV Series) as
Mr. Molina
- Episode #1.12257 (2014) - Mr. Molina
2013
The Heat as
Wayne
2012
Wave Goodbye (TV Series) as
Gustavo
- Google the Government (2012) - Gustavo
2012
Eagleheart (TV Series) as
Dr. Sinclair
- Beat Shack (2012) - Dr. Sinclair
2011
New Girl (TV Series) as
Cab Driver
- Pilot (2011) - Cab Driver
2011
The Mentalist (TV Series) as
Bartender
- Like a Redheaded Stepchild (2011) - Bartender
2011
Bridesmaids as
Annie's Mistaken Husband
2011
Super Scary Horror Theater (TV Series) as
Tranny Sylvania
- House on Haunted Hill (2011) - Tranny Sylvania
2009
Pawnless Endgame (Short) as
Adam Paranavich
2009
Funny People as
Deli Manager
2009
Cryptic as
Damon's Dad
2009
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Barkeep
- Labyrinths (2009) - Barkeep
2008
Pineapple Express as
Jared - Thug #2
2008
Drillbit Taylor as
Coffee Computer Guy
2008
Semi-Pro as
Cop at Jail
2008
The Only Girl (Short) as
Coach Turton
2007
The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show (TV Series) as
Antagonistic Driver
- Gold Watch (2007) - Antagonistic Driver
2007
Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull (Video) as
Al Hirt (as Steve Banos)
2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story as
Prison Guard
2007
Shiloh Falls as
Jamison
2007
Superbad as
Math Teacher
2004
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (TV Series) as
Mr. Combover / Mr. Gross
- Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs and Weasels: Part Two (2007) - Mr. Combover
- Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs and Weasels (2007) - Mr. Combover
- Boys & Girls (2007) - Mr. Combover
- The Bus & Bad Hair Days (2006) - Mr. Combover
- Dismissal & School Plays (2006) - Mr. Combover
- Music Class & Class Clown (2006) - Mr. Combover
- Yearbook & Career Week (2006) - Mr. Combover
- Upperclassmen & Gross Biology Dissection (2005) - Mr. Combover
- Pep Rallies and Lunch (2005) - Mr. Combover
- New Semester & Electives (2005) - Mr. Combover
- Notes & Best Friends (2005) - Mr. Gross
- Sick Days & Spelling Bee (2004) - Mr. Gross
2006
Help Me Help You (TV Series) as
Dave's Boss
- Boxer (2007) - Dave's Boss
- Moving On (2007) - Dave's Boss
- Pilot (2006) - Dave's Boss
2006
Unaccompanied Minors as
Tree Salesman
2005
The 40-Year-Old Virgin as
Father at Restaurant
2005
Arrested Development (TV Series) as
Drill Sergeant
- Switch Hitter (2005) - Drill Sergeant
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy (Video) as
Nikos
2004
Adventures in Homeschooling (Short) as
Laszlo Getch
2003
Life on Parole (TV Movie) as
Hamburger Joint Manager
2001
Undeclared (TV Series) as
Dingleberry
- Rush and Pledge (2001) - Dingleberry
1999
Freaks and Geeks (TV Series) as
Frank Kowchevski
- Noshing and Moshing (2000) - Frank Kowchevski
- Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers (2000) - Frank Kowchevski
- The Little Things (2000) - Frank Kowchevski
- Discos and Dragons (2000) - Frank Kowchevski
- Kim Kelly Is My Friend (2000) - Frank Kowchevski
- Chokin' and Tokin' (2000) - Frank Kowchevski
- Looks and Books (2000) - Frank Kowchevski
- Girlfriends and Boyfriends (2000) - Frank Kowchevski
- I'm with the Band (1999) - Frank Kowchevski
- Tests and Breasts (1999) - Frank Kowchevski
- Beers and Weirs (1999) - Frank Kowchevski
- Pilot (1999) - Frank Kowchevski
1999
Every Night and Twice on Sundays (Short) as
Tony DiMicelli
1997
Life Sold Separately as
Larry
1997
Statical Planets
1997
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (TV Series) as
Judge #1
- Trial by Fury (1997) - Judge #1
1995
The TV Wheel (TV Movie) as
Various
1994
Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders (TV Movie) as
Det. Tim Linehan
Writer
2001
Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street (Video) (segment "Principal for a Day")
2000
Freaks and Geeks (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Smooching and Mooching (2000) - (writer)
1998
Recess (TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes)
- The Biggest Trouble Ever (1999) - (writer)
- The Shiner (1999) - (writer)
- Principal for a Day (1999) - (writer)
- Omega Kids (1998) - (writer)
1997
Disney's Doug (TV Series) (written by - 2 episodes)
- Doug's Mural Mania (1997) - (written by)
- Doug Gets a Roommate (1997) - (written by)
Art Department
1990
Meet the Applegates (set dresser: second unit)
1990
Zapped Again! (Video) (assistant scenic painter - as Steve Banos)
Miscellaneous
2023
Strays (adr performer)
Self
2018
Cultureshock (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary (2018) - Self
2016
Ghostbusters: The Ghosts of Ghostbusters (Video documentary short) as
Self
2015
2015 TV Land Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1992
Night After Night (TV Series) as
Stavros the Cook
- Episode dated 4 September 1992 (1992) - Stavros the Cook
- Episode dated 27 May 1992 (1992) - Stavros the Cook
1990
Higgins Boys and Gruber (TV Series) as
Self
References
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