Reno 911! Defunded
2022 · TV Show
as Fireman
Mitch Rouse
1964-08-06
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Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Writers: , Strangers with Candy
Mitch Rouse (born August 6, 1964) is an American film and television actor, director, and screenwriter. He is a well known vet in the world of improvisation. Rouse grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He dropped out of college and moved to Chicago to study improvisation under the late, great Del Close. While there he was asked to join the Second City Theatre, birthplace of his idols John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray. While there Mitch wrote and performed shows with Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Nia Vardalos and Scott Adsit. Mitch made his feature film debut alongside Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau in Rudy. Rouse then moved to New York to star with Amy Sedaris, in the premiere of David Sedaris’ original play Stitches, at La Mama Theatre. In New York, Mitch made a name for himself in TV as a writer/actor on Comedy Central’s EXIT 57, which he created with Stephen Colbert. EXIT was the network's first original sketch comedy series. It received five Cable Ace Award nominations, including Best Actor (Rouse) and Best Writing for a comedy series. Rouse wrote and directed the dark humored independent film Employee of the Month, which starred Matt Dillon, Steve Zahn, and Christina Applegate. The film premiered at The Sundance Film Festival to a standing ovation and rave reviews. Mitch created the cult-hit Strangers With Candy, with Stephen Colbert and Amy Sedaris. During it’s run the dark comedy attracted guest stars: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Winona Ryder, Steve Carrell, Matthew Broderick, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows, Allison Janney and Phillip Seymour Hoffman to name a few. David Letterman and World Wide Pants produced the feature film version of Strangers, taking Rouse back to the Sundance film festival for it’s premiere. While co-starring on ABC’s According to Jim, Mitch created SPIKE TV's first foray into comedy with the critically acclaimed FACTORY. Rouse starred in and produced the series with long time friend and Second City alum, David Pasquesi. Other Film & Television: Transparent - Neighbors - RENO 911! - Austin Powers - Friends With Money - Spy School - Without A Paddle - The Heartbreak Kid - Spin City - Lost AT Home - and The Secret Lives Of Men Mitch lives in Los Angeles with his wife Andrea and their kids, Tennessee & Strummer. He continues writing and directing unique characters with original voices.
Filmography
Rutherford Falls
2021 · TV Show
as Shep Swiftwater
Reno 911!
2020 · TV Show
as Fireman
The Fighter & The Kid 3D
2016 · TV Show
as Director
Merkin Penal
2014 · Movie
as Gary
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10 Things I Hate About Life
2014 · Movie
as Jag Rocks
Transparent
2014 · TV Show
as Richard
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
2013 · Movie
as Eddie
Liv and Maddie
2013 · TV Show
as Mickey
Harry's Law
2011 · TV Show
as Congressman Michael Barnes
Spy School
2008 · Movie
as Kip Miller
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control
2008 · Movie
as Bob
The Factory
2008 · TV Show
as Gary
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2008 · TV Show
as Jimmy's Father, Anne's high school boyfriend
The Heartbreak Kid
2007 · Movie
as Bicycle Mugger
Friends with Money
2006 · Movie
as Raymond
Nobody Knows Anything!
2004 · Movie
as Virus
Employee of the Month
2004 · Movie
as Jimmy Riggs
Reno 911!
2003 · TV Show
as Fireman 1, Paramedic, Fireman, Fireman #1
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Lost at Home
2003 · TV Show
as Michael Davis
Still Standing
2002 · TV Show
as Eric
According to Jim
2001 · TV Show
as Ryan Gibson
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · TV Show
as Hotel Manager
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999 · Movie
as Mitch Rouse (uncredited)
Olive, the Other Reindeer
1999 · Movie
as Additional Voices (voice)
Strangers with Candy
1999 · TV Show
as Officer Savillion
The Secret Lives of Men
1998 · TV Show
The Hughleys
1998 · TV Show
as Joe Rosenberg
Sweethearts
1997 · Movie
as Arliss
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
1996 · Movie
as Bee Man
Spin City
1996 · TV Show
as Steve and Mr. Bungle
Exit 57
1995 · TV Show
In the Company of Darkness
1993 · Movie
as Bob Clayton
Rudy
1993 · Movie
as Jim
Mario and the Mob
1992 · Movie
Home Improvement
1991 · TV Show
as Rob
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Killing Chuck
· Movie
as Gary
Crew Credits
The Fighter & The Kid 3D
2016 · TV Show
Creator
Merkin Penal
2014 · Movie
Director, Writer, Producer
Strangers with Candy
2006 · Movie
Writer, Creator
Employee of the Month
2004 · Movie
Director, Writer
Without a Paddle
2004 · Movie
Screenplay
Strangers with Candy
1999 · TV Show
Writer, Creator
Exit 57
1995 · TV Show
Creator
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Killing Chuck
· Movie
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
