John Pinette Biography ((?)-)
Born near Boston, MA. Addresses: Agent: International Creative Management, 8942 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211.; Manager: Nine Yards Entertainment, 8530 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor, comedian
Famous Works
- CREDITS
- Television Appearances
- Series
- Referee, The Grudge Match, syndicated, 1991
- William Melvin "Bill" Belli, Vinnie & Bobby, Fox, 1992
- Coach Hank Kohler, Parker Lewis Can't Lose (also known as Parker Lewis), Fox, 1992-1993
- Bob-O DiBella, a recurring role, High Tide, syndicated, 1995-1996
- Movies
- Delivery man, Thanksgiving Day (also known as The Good Family), NBC, 1990
- Trevor Gulf (some sources cite Trevor Goethe), Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation, Fox, 1992
- Trevor Gulf (some sources cite Trevor Goethe), Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love, Fox, 1994
- Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart, NBC, 1995
- Specials
- Showtime Comedy Club All-Stars VI, Showtime, 1992
- Just for Laughs (also known as Juste pour rire), 2000
- Awards Presentations
- The American Comedy Awards Viewer's Choice, Comedy Central, 1998
- American Comedy Awards Viewer's Choice: Class of '99 (also known as Comedy Central Presents the American Comedy Awards Viewer's Choice),Comedy Central, 1999
- Episodic
- Howie Anderson, "Make 'Em Laugh," ALF, NBC, 1990
- The bellboy, "Pregnancy," Life's Work, ABC, 1996
- Howie, "The Finale: Parts 1 & 2," Seinfeld, NBC, 1998
- Voice of himself, "Phone Luv," Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (animated), Comedy Central, 1998
- Himself, The View, ABC, 2001
- Voice of himself, Shorties Watchin' Shorties (animated), Comedy Central, 2004 (multiple episodes)
- Frequent guest on The Tonight Show, NBC; also appeared in episodesof Carol & Company, NBC; Caroline's Comedy Hour, Arts andEntertainment; Comic Strip Live, Fox; An Evening at the Improv,Arts and Entertainment; and Half Hour Comedy Hour, MTV.
- Pilots
- Nick Byrd, Smart Guys, NBC, 1988
- Sunday Funnies, NBC, 1993
- Film Appearances
- Sam Delance, Reckless Kelly, Warner Bros., 1993
- Clerk, Junior, Universal, 1994
- Junior, Dear God, Paramount, 1996
- Macro (some sources cite Micro), Simon Sez, Independent Artists, 1999
- John, Duets, Buena Vista, 2000
- Stewart, My 5 Wives (also known as Mes cinq cheries), Artisan Entertainment, 2000
- Sammy Levine, Do It for Uncle Manny, 2002
- Sammy, Piece a' Cake, Mad about the Boy Productions/Tree Farm Productions, 2003
- Mr. Bumpo, The Punisher, Lions Gate Films, 2004
- Major Tours
- Edna Turnblad, Hairspray (musical), U.S. cities, beginning 2004
- RECORDINGS
- Albums
- (With others) The Stand-Up Comedy Collection, Topic Entertainment,2002
- (With others) Comedians of the Year, Uproar Entertainment, 2003
- Show Me the Buffet, Uproar Entertainment, 2003
- I Say "Nay Nay," 2004
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
- John Pinette Official Site, http://www.johnpinette.com, June 23, 2004