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'''William Sasso''' (born May 24, 1975) is a Canadian comedian, actor, and podcaster. He is notable for his five seasons as a cast member on '']'' from 1997 to 2002, for starring as ] in the 2012 film reboot of '']'', and as Mover #1 in '']'' (1996). He is also known for his TV roles as Carl Monari in '']'' (2003–2006), Doug Martin in '']'' (2008–2012), Sgt. Andrew "Andy" Pepper in '']'' (2013–2021), Ben Burns in '']'' (2017–2020), Bill Ryan in '']'' (2020), and Jim McAllister in '']'' (2022–2024) and '']'' (2024–present).


==Early life==
'''Will Sasso''' (born ], ]) is a ] ] ]. He is most notable for his membership in the recurring cast of comedians on ] series ], spending five seasons on the show. He credits his determination to become an actor and his respect for comedy to an "unhealthy addiction to...television."{{Fact|date=February 2007}}
William Sasso was born on May 24, 1975, in ],<ref name="Turner Classic Movies">{{cite web |title=Will Sasso |website=Turner Classic Movies |url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/170281%7C169446/Will-Sasso |access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/people/will-sasso/|title=Will Sasso|publisher=]|access-date=December 18, 2020}}</ref> to Italian immigrant parents.<ref name=TenMinutePodcast>{{Citation|last=Ten Minute Podcast|title=Ten Minute Podcast – 285 – Setting Parameters|date=June 7, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPppzEZ7us4|access-date=December 18, 2020}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref>


==Career==
== Biography and Education ==
===''MADtv''===
William Sasso was born in ], ], to an ] family. He graduated from Delta Secondary, Delta B.C. Canada in 1993.
By the end of its second season (1996–1997), the ] network ] television series '']'' experienced its first big cast turnover. Three of the show's repertory performers (], ] and ]) left the cast. As a result, in 1997, casting executives at Fox had to cast replacements for the show. Sasso (alongside ] and ]) was selected to join the ''MADtv'' third-season cast as a regular cast member.<ref name=TenMinutePodcast /> In 2000, Sasso fought against ]'s ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlecrap.com/inductions/will-sasso/|title=Will Sasso }}</ref>


===2002–present===
At the age of fifteen he landed his first agent and quickly began booking roles in television and film. Before moving from ] to ], Sasso starred for five seasons as quirky teen `Derek Wakaluk' on the award-winning Canadian dramatic series '']''. Official mini-biographies claim that this experience ..." him to hone his acting and improvisational skills... him with enough money to buy a television of his own."
After leaving ''MADtv'', Sasso's television appearances included four seasons as Carl Monari on '']'', as well as a role in '']''. He played the role of Fortunio Balducci in '']''.


Sasso hosted the 2006 ] in ], as well as the festival's "Sketch & Improv Showcases". Additionally, he was a host at the 2005–2006 ] award ceremony. Sasso appeared on the '']'' episode "]". He also appeared in the '']'' episode "Frankfurters".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tenminutepodcast.libsyn.com/|title=Ten Minute Podcast|website=Ten Minute Podcast|language=en|access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref>
In 1996, he landed his first memorable role as Pete the orderly in '']'', starring ], ] and ]. This movie aired on ], which also broadcast '']''.


Sasso starred in '']'', based on the ] feed ], created by Justin Halpern. The show premiered in late 2010 and its cancellation was announced on May 15, 2011.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=25083 |title= CBS Announces 2010–2011 Primetime Schedule|publisher= CBS Television Network|date=May 19, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/1/the-defenders-s-my-dad-says-and-mad-love-canceled-by-cbs/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904014929/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/1/the-defenders-s-my-dad-says-and-mad-love-canceled-by-cbs/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 4, 2017|title='The Defenders,' 'S#*! My Dad Says,' and 'Mad Love' Canceled By CBS|date=May 15, 2011|website=TV By The Numbers|language=en|access-date=April 6, 2019}}</ref>
He is currently rumored to be staying in ].


Sasso began posting videos on the online video service ], creating a running gag of him violently vomiting lemons without warning.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/23/will-sassos-vines-chronicle-his-battle-with-lemons_n_2941094.html |work=] |title=Watch: It Is Impossible Not To Laugh At This |date=March 23, 2013}}</ref>
== MADtv Years ==
By the end of its second season (1996-1997), ''MADtv'' experienced its first big cast turn over. Three of the show's repertory performers (], ] and ]) left the cast. As a result, in 1997, casting executives at FOX had to cast replacements for the show. Sasso (along with ]) was selected to join the MADtv third season cast as a repertory performer. When he joined the cast, Sasso was just 22 years, 4 months old, making him the fourth-youngest new cast member in the series' history (only ], ] and ] were younger when they joined).


In 2018, Sasso played Mountie Archambault in the comedy film '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/09/super-troopers-sequel-hayes-macarthur-will-sasso-1201822880/ |title='Super Troopers' Sequel Adds Will Sasso & Hayes MacArthur |last=N'Duka |first=Amanda |date=September 20, 2016 |website=Deadline |access-date=October 26, 2024}}</ref> In November 2019, he voiced Mr. Ellingboe in ]'s '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/famous-cast-netflixs-klaus-jk-simmons-jason-schwartzman-1251465/ |title=Netflix's 'Klaus': Meet the Voices Behind Each Animated Character |last=Bhatti |first=Umber |date=November 17, 2019 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=October 26, 2024}}</ref>
Sasso impressed the audiences with his brand of insane and quirky characters, such as ''Rocket Revenger'' Tiny Malone (played by Big Roy Rasmussen), Eracist member Hugh, pop singer Michael McCleod, accident prone handiman Paul Timberman, ''Talkin' American'' host Rui Peranio, Mexican pro wrestler Señor Bag of Crap, and Will.


From 2022 to spring 2024, Sasso had a supporting role as Jim McCallister in the television series '']''. His portrayal of the character has extended in the sequel spinoff ] which debuted in fall 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/will-sasso-rachel-bay-jones-cast-mandy-parents-young-sheldon-georgie-spinoff-1235916703/ |title=Will Sasso & Rachel Bay Jones Return As Mandy's Parents In 'Young Sheldon' Spinoff |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=May 15, 2024 |website=Deadline |access-date=October 26, 2024}}</ref>
But Sasso also impressed with quite a large number of celebrity impersonations. He was called to do off-kilter impersonations of ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].


In 2012, Sasso created the ''Ten Minute Podcast'', which he hosted originally with ] and ], later replaced by ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ten Minute Podcast |url=https://archive.org/details/podcast_ten-minute-podcast_500405639 |publisher=Internet Archive |access-date=21 February 2024}}</ref> In 2022, Sasso and Kultgen started a different podcast titled '']''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kuo |first=Christopher |title=George Carlin's Estate Sues Podcasters Over A.I. Episode |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/26/arts/carlin-lawsuit-ai-podcast-copyright.html |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=The New York Times |date=26 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Orland |first=Kyle |title=Did an AI write that hour-long "George Carlin" special? I'm not convinced. |url=https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/01/did-an-ai-write-that-hour-long-george-carlin-special-im-not-convinced |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=Ars Technica |date=25 January 2024 |language=en-us}}</ref>
Sasso is an avid wrestling fan; his impersonation of ] impressed the ] so much that they hired him to be part of a February 2002 episode of '']'', appearing alongside ] and the real-life Stone Cold Steve Austin. He also wrestled against ] on an episode of ] (Hart feuded with Sasso throughout the latter's early MADTv run).


==Filmography==
In 2002, Sasso decided to leave the late-night staple, eager to explore the next stage of his career.
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Role
! class="unsortable"|Notes
|-
| rowspan="2"|1994
| '']''
| Tomcat Collins
|
|-
| '']''
| Russell
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|1995
| '']''
| Shy Young Orderly
|
|-
| '']''
| Fat Guy Answering Phone
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|1996
| '']''
| Mover
|
|-
| '']''
| Pizza Boy
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|1997
| '']''
| Chet Walters
|
|-
| data-sort-value="6th Man, The" | '']''
| Guy in Bar
|
|-
| 1998
| '']''
| "Fat Dog" Baker
|
|-
| 1999
| '']''
| Hank Vilmes
|
|-
| 2000
| '']''
| Dale
|
|-
| 2002
| '']''
| Willie Smits
|
|-
| 2005
| '']''
| ] / ] (voice)
| Video
|-
| 2006
| '']''
| Fortunio Balducci
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2008
| '']''
| Jesse Buchwald
|
|-
| '']''
| Deputy O'Malley
|
|-
| 2009
| '']''
| Dirk
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2010
| '']''
| Miss Pennsylvania's Husband
|
|-
| '']''
| Alan
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2011
| data-sort-value="Legend of Awesomest Maximus, The" | '']''
| Awesomest Maximus
|
|-
| ''Division III: Football's Finest''
| Terry Lockwood
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2012
| data-sort-value="Three Stooges, The" | '']''
| ]
|
|-
| '']''
| Clyde
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2013
| '']''
| Jerry (The Pitch)
|
|-
| data-sort-value="Right Kind of Wrong, The" | '']''
| Neil
|
|-
| rowspan="3"|2014
| '']''
| Seth Gallagher
|
|-
| ''Beautiful Girl''
| Armand
|
|-
| '']''
| Legal Aid Lawyer
|
|-
| 2015
| ''Russell Madness''
| Hunk (voice)
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2016
| '']''
| Roy
|
|-
| data-sort-value="Miracle on Christmas Lake, A" | ''A Miracle on Christmas Lake''
| Mall Santa
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2017
| data-sort-value="Female Brain, The" | '']''
| Dennis
|
|-
| '']''
| Wasserstein
|
|-
| rowspan="4"|2018
| '']''
| Mountie Roger Archambault
|
|-
| '']''
| Terry
|
|-
| data-sort-value="Grizzlies, The" | '']''
| Mike
|
|-
| '']''
| Gluttonator / Union Boss (voice)
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
| '']''
| Baba Battista
|
|-
| '']''
| Mr. Ellingboe (voice)
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2020
| '']''
| Big Mike
|
|-
| ''Film Fest''
| Montgomery Nash
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2021
| '']''
| Sheriff McClelland (voice)
|
|-
| '']''
| Brett
|
|-
| 2022
| '']''
| Alec Betts
|
|-
| 2023
| data-sort-value="Throwback, The" | '']''
| Matt
|
|-
| 2024
| '']''
| Glen
|
|}


===Characters=== ===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* Big John
|+
* Big Roy Rasmussen/Lt. Tiny Malone (''Rocket Revengers'')
! Year
* Cal Belson (''Cell Mates Prison Dating Service'')
! Show
* Dixon
! Role
* Gunter (''Hoppy Potty'')
! class="unsortable"|Notes
* John Henry Michelle Carter/Chase (''Pretty White Kids with Problems'')
|-
* Hugh (''The Eracists'')
| 1991
* Michael McCloud (''Behind the Music'')
| '']''
* Mr. Henderson (''The Brightlings'')
|
* Paul Shondrag
| Episodes: "Bread and Water" & "Providence"
* Paul Timberman (''Timberman's Workshop'')
|-
* Paulie Furniture (''Furniture Forever'')
| 1994
* Pollo Loco (''Buenos Dias, San Diego'')
| data-sort-value="Odyssey, The" | '']''
* Rui Peranio (''Talkin' American'')
| Drewg
* Señor Bag of Crap (''Mexican Wrestling Federation'')
| Episode: "Run for Your Life"
* Sheriff (''The Son of Dolemite'')
|-
* Tammany
| 1994–1997
* Will (''Will's Little Sister'')
| '']''
| Derek Wakaluk
| Main cast
|-
| 1995
| ''Annie O''
| Heckler #2
| TV movie
|-
| 1995–1996
| '']''
| Gomez Calhoun
| Recurring cast: seasons 1–2
|-
| rowspan="3"|1996
| ''Heck's Way Home''
| Mover #1
| TV movie
|-
| '']''
| Pete
| TV movie
|-
| '']''
| Officer Bob
| TV movie
|-
| 1997
| '']''
| Pete
| TV movie
|-
| 1997–2009
| '']''
| Various Characters
| Main cast: seasons 3–7; Guest: seasons 9–10, 14–15
|-
| 1999
| '']''
| Himself
| Episode: "February 15, 1999"
|-
| 1999–2017
| '']''
| Various Voices
| 7 episodes
|-
| 2000
| data-sort-value="X-Files, The" | '']''
| Leslie Stokes
| Episode: "]"
|-
| 2002
| '']''
| Fake Stone Cold Steve Austin
| Episode: "February 7, 2002"
|-
| 2003–2006
| '']''
| Carl Monari
| Recurring cast: season 1; Main cast: seasons 2–4
|-
| 2005
| '']''
| Heckler / Sperk (voice)
| Episodes: "Heckler" & "Bugby"
|-
| 2005–2008
| '']''
| Bark
| Episodes: "ICQ" & "Geeks in Love"<ref>{{cite web|title=Robson Arms – Season 3|url=http://www.robsonarms.com/episode_guide_302.php|access-date=July 23, 2008}}</ref>
|-
| 2006–2007
| data-sort-value="Til Death" | '']''
| Russ
| Episodes: "The Garage Band" & "The Anniversary Party"
|-
| rowspan="3"|2007
| '']''
| Jay Lester
| Episode: "]"
|-
| '']''
| Mason Lafoon
| Episode: "]"
|-
| '']''
| Brett 'Big Boy' Rowan
| Episode: "Let's Get Owen"
|-
| 2008
| ''Spaced''
| Bill
| TV movie
|-
| 2008–2012
| '']''
| Doug Martin
| Episodes: "The Fight" & "Tailgate"
|-
| rowspan="3"|2009
| '']''
| Hekakiah (voice)
| Episode: "Amish Anguish"
|-
| '']''
| Andrew
| Episode: "818-jklpuzo"
|-
| '']''
| Anthony
| Episodes: "Commercial/Coach DMV" & "Week in the Chair"
|-
| 2009–2010
| data-sort-value="Cleveland Show, The" | '']''
| ] / ] (voice)
| 3 episodes
|-
| rowspan="2"|2010
| '']''
| Balthazor Hellman
| Main cast
|-
| '']''
| Tucker
| Episode: "Frankfurters. Allman Brothers. Death. Frankfurters."
|-
| 2010–2011
| '']''
| Vince
| Main cast
|-
| rowspan="2"|2011
| '']''
| Booter Lee Bogg / Damien Mercury (voice)
| Main cast
|-
| ''Dream Crushers''
| Will
| Episode: "Olympics" & "Poetry"
|-
| rowspan="4"|2012
| '']''
| ]
| Episode: "Brock And Cena"
|-
| '']''
| Robert Sherman
| Episode: "Hank Speech"
|-
| '']''
| Paul
| Episode: "Thanksgiving"
|-
| ''Finding Mrs. Claus''
| Kris Claus
| TV movie
|-
| rowspan="5"|2013
| '']''
| Accident Guy
| Episode: "Civil War"
|-
| '']''
| Tommy Margaretti (voice)
| Main cast
|-
| '']''
| ]
| Episode: "Chicago"
|-
| data-sort-value="League, The" | '']''
| Officer Bungalon
| Episode: "Rafi and Dirty Randy"
|-
| '']''
| Parker
| Episode: "The Love Lioness"
|-
| 2013–2023
| '']''
| Various Voices
| 2 episodes
|-
| rowspan="6"|2014
| '']''
| Al Sura
| Recurring cast: season 5
|-
| '']''
| Harper Thomas
| Episode: "Unauthorized"
|-
| '']''
| Lou
| Episode: "About a Plumber"
|-
| '']''
| The Sledgehammer (voice)
| Episode: "Swing Into Action: Part 1 & 2"
|-
| '']''
| Jimmy
| Episode: "Charlie Gets Trashed"
|-
| data-sort-value="Britishes, The" | ''The Britishes''
| Mr. Fetcher
| Main cast
|-
| 2014–2015
| '']''
| Franky
| 3 episodes
|-
| 2014–2017
| '']''
| Señor Kaplan
| 3 episodes
|-
| rowspan="6"|2015
| ''Assassin Banana''
| Baked Potato / Yellow Pepper (voice)
| 2 episodes
|-
| '']''
| Yogi Raymond
| Episode: "Yoga Show"
|-
| data-sort-value="Comedians, The" | '']''
| Himself
| Episode: "Come to the House"
|-
| '']''
| Various
| Main cast
|-
| '']''
| Pirate
| Episode: "Y'all Ready for This?"
|-
| '']''
| ] (voice)
| Episode: "Zeb and Kevin Erotic Hot Tub Canvas"
|-
| 2015–2018
| '']''
| Officer O'Connor
| Recurring cast
|-
| rowspan="6"|2016
| '']''
| Yanis
| Recurring cast: ]
|-
| ''Hashtaggers''
| Himself
| Episode: "#GoodLightingPackage with Will Sasso"
|-
| '']''
| Ben
| Episode: "The Date"
|-
| '']''
| Office Bailnt
| Episode: "Childrens Horsepital"
|-
| '']''
| Hank Novak
| Episode: "The Score"
|-
| '']''
| Coach Irontoe
| Episode: "Plains High School Drifter"
|-
| rowspan="5"|2017
| '']''
| Billy
| Episode: "The Polo Match"
|-
| '']''
| Liam
| Episode: "What's Growing in Emmett's Room"
|-
| '']''
| AC Repairman
| Episode: "Namaste"
|-
| '']''
| Petey Pierce
| Episode: "A Christmas Carol Wendelson"
|-
| ''Budding Prospects''
| Gesh
| TV movie
|-
| 2017–2018
| '']''
| Dave
| Recurring cast
|-
| 2017–2020
| '']''
| Ben
| Main cast
|-
| rowspan="2"|2018
| '']''
| Chris Sadler
| Episode: "Send in the Clowns"
|-
| '']''
| Dr. Shaw
| Episode: "Ka Hana a Ka Makua, O Ka Hana No Ia a Keiki"
|-
| rowspan="2"|2018–2019
| '']''
| Jed
| Episodes: "Blowin' in the Wind" & "Shelter From the Storm"
|-
| data-sort-value="Orville, The" | '']''
| Mooska
| Episodes: "Ja'loja" & "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow"
|-
| 2019
| '']''
| Gene Ghoulib
| Episode: "Full Moon Fever"
|-
| 2019–2020
| '']''
| ] / Jennifer's Husband (voice)
| Episodes: "So, You Need A Crew?" & "Bachelorette"
|-
| 2019–2021
| '']''
| Police Officer Andy Pepper
| Recurring cast: seasons 6–8
|-
| rowspan="2"|2020
| ''Russell Maniac''
| Hunk (voice)
| 7 episodes
|-
| '']''
| Bill Ryan
| Main cast
|-
| 2020–2021
| '']''
| Mayor Anthony Tangenti (voice)
| Guest: season 4, recurring cast: season 5
|-
| rowspan="2"|2022
| '']''
| Vince Logan
| Episode: "Fortunate Son"
|-
| '']''
| Joe
| Recurring cast: season 2
|-
| 2022–2024
| '']''
| rowspan="2"|Jim McCallister
| Recurring cast: seasons 6–7
|-
| 2024–present
| '']''
| Main cast
|}


===Impressions=== ===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! Year
! Artist
! Song
! Role
|-
| 2002
| '']''
| "]"
| Record Executive
|-
| 2008
| '']''
| "]"
| Neighbor
|-
| 2014
| '']''
| "Pussywhipped"
| Cameo
|}


===Web series===
* ]
{| class="wikitable"
* ]
|+
* ]
! Year
* ]
! Title
* ]
! Role
* ]
! Episode
* ]
|-
* ]
| 2010
* ]
| '']''
* ]
| Spokesperson
* ]
| Episode: "Techno Toys"
* ]
|-
* ]
| 2015
* ]
| '']''
* ]
* ] | ]
| Episode: "] (feat. Will Sasso)"
* ]
|}
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
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==References==
== Post-MADtv Years ==
{{reflist}}
Since leaving MADtv, Sasso's television appearances have included the recurring role as "Carl Monari" on the ] sitcom '']''. Sasso also plays the role of Fortunio Balducci in the forthcoming ] film ].


==External links==
Sasso hosted the 2006 ] in ] as well as the festival's "Sketch & Improv Showcases". Additionally, Sasso was a host at the 2005-2006 ] award ceremony.
* {{IMDb name|766005}}


{{Authority control}}
Sasso is rumored to return to MADtv.

== Television appearances ==
*'']'' (2003 - 2006) as Carl Monari
*'']'' (2003) as Host - Himself
*''] (stage assistant 2002-2003)
*'']'' (2002) as Presenter - Himself
*'']'' (1997 - 2002) as Various Characters
*'']'' (1997) as Ivan "Boom Boom" Krutovski
*'']'' (1996) as Awesome Heckler
*'']'' (1996) as Police Officer
*'']'' (1996) as Pete
*'']'' (1996) as Mover#1
*'']'' (1995-96) as ]
*'']'' (1994-1997) Derek Wakaluk
*''The ]'' episode in the seventh season

== Filmography ==
* '']'' (2006) as Fortunio Balducci
* '']'' (2003) as Mr. Garbajian (deleted scenes)
* '']'' (2003) as Phil
* '']'' (2002) as Record Company Executive
* '']'' (2002) as Willie Smits
* '']'' (2000) as Dale
* '']'' (1999) as Doodlebug Figglesworth
* '']'' (1999) as Hank Vilmes
* '']'' (1998) as "Fat Dog" Baker
* '']'' (1997) as Scrubby D
* '']'' (1997) (uncredited) as Chet Walters
* '']'' (1996) as Gay Strip Bar Dancer # 2
* '']'' (1996) as Mover # 1
* '']'' (1995) as Guy
* '']'' (1995) as Tomcat Collins
* '']'' (1995) as Shy Young Orderly
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Will Sasso
Sasso at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con
Birth nameWilliam Sasso
Born (1975-05-24) May 24, 1975 (age 49)
Ladner, British Columbia, Canada
Medium
Years active1990–present
GenresSketch comedy

William Sasso (born May 24, 1975) is a Canadian comedian, actor, and podcaster. He is notable for his five seasons as a cast member on Mad TV from 1997 to 2002, for starring as Curly in the 2012 film reboot of The Three Stooges, and as Mover #1 in Happy Gilmore (1996). He is also known for his TV roles as Carl Monari in Less than Perfect (2003–2006), Doug Martin in How I Met Your Mother (2008–2012), Sgt. Andrew "Andy" Pepper in Mom (2013–2021), Ben Burns in Loudermilk (2017–2020), Bill Ryan in United We Fall (2020), and Jim McAllister in Young Sheldon (2022–2024) and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (2024–present).

Early life

William Sasso was born on May 24, 1975, in Ladner, British Columbia, to Italian immigrant parents.

Career

MADtv

By the end of its second season (1996–1997), the Fox network sketch comedy television series MADtv experienced its first big cast turnover. Three of the show's repertory performers (Bryan Callen, Orlando Jones and Artie Lange) left the cast. As a result, in 1997, casting executives at Fox had to cast replacements for the show. Sasso (alongside Alex Borstein and Aries Spears) was selected to join the MADtv third-season cast as a regular cast member. In 2000, Sasso fought against World Championship Wrestling's Bret Hart.

2002–present

After leaving MADtv, Sasso's television appearances included four seasons as Carl Monari on Less than Perfect, as well as a role in Robson Arms. He played the role of Fortunio Balducci in Southland Tales.

Sasso hosted the 2006 Canadian Comedy Awards in London, Ontario, as well as the festival's "Sketch & Improv Showcases". Additionally, he was a host at the 2005–2006 NHL award ceremony. Sasso appeared on the CSI episode "The Chick Chop Flick Shop". He also appeared in the Childrens Hospital episode "Frankfurters".

Sasso starred in $h*! My Dad Says, based on the Twitter feed Shit My Dad Says, created by Justin Halpern. The show premiered in late 2010 and its cancellation was announced on May 15, 2011.

Sasso began posting videos on the online video service Vine, creating a running gag of him violently vomiting lemons without warning.

In 2018, Sasso played Mountie Archambault in the comedy film Super Troopers 2. In November 2019, he voiced Mr. Ellingboe in Netflix's Klaus.

From 2022 to spring 2024, Sasso had a supporting role as Jim McCallister in the television series Young Sheldon. His portrayal of the character has extended in the sequel spinoff Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage which debuted in fall 2024.

In 2012, Sasso created the Ten Minute Podcast, which he hosted originally with Bryan Callen and Chris D'Elia, later replaced by Tommy Blacha and Chad Kultgen. In 2022, Sasso and Kultgen started a different podcast titled Dudesy.

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
1994 Ski School 2 Tomcat Collins
Ernest Goes to School Russell
1995 Magic in the Water Shy Young Orderly
Malicious Fat Guy Answering Phone
1996 Happy Gilmore Mover
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Pizza Boy
1997 Beverly Hills Ninja Chet Walters
The 6th Man Guy in Bar
1998 Brown's Requiem "Fat Dog" Baker
1999 Drop Dead Gorgeous Hank Vilmes
2000 Best in Show Dale
2002 Dawg Willie Smits
2005 Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story Randy Newman / James Lipton (voice) Video
2006 Southland Tales Fortunio Balducci
2008 Lower Learning Jesse Buchwald
College Road Trip Deputy O'Malley
2009 Year of the Carnivore Dirk
2010 Life As We Know It Miss Pennsylvania's Husband
For Christ's Sake Alan
2011 The Legend of Awesomest Maximus Awesomest Maximus
Division III: Football's Finest Terry Lockwood
2012 The Three Stooges Curly Howard
Moving Day Clyde
2013 Movie 43 Jerry (The Pitch)
The Right Kind of Wrong Neil
2014 Hit By Lightning Seth Gallagher
Beautiful Girl Armand
Corner Gas: The Movie Legal Aid Lawyer
2015 Russell Madness Hunk (voice)
2016 Army of One Roy
A Miracle on Christmas Lake Mall Santa
2017 The Female Brain Dennis
Killing Hasselhoff Wasserstein
2018 Super Troopers 2 Mountie Roger Archambault
American Woman Terry
The Grizzlies Mike
Henchmen Gluttonator / Union Boss (voice)
2019 Inside Game Baba Battista
Klaus Mr. Ellingboe (voice)
2020 Irresistible Big Mike
Film Fest Montgomery Nash
2021 Night of the Animated Dead Sheriff McClelland (voice)
Boss Level Brett
2022 Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders Alec Betts
2023 The Throwback Matt
2024 Deaner '89 Glen

Television

Year Show Role Notes
1991 Neon Rider Episodes: "Bread and Water" & "Providence"
1994 The Odyssey Drewg Episode: "Run for Your Life"
1994–1997 Madison Derek Wakaluk Main cast
1995 Annie O Heckler #2 TV movie
1995–1996 Sliders Gomez Calhoun Recurring cast: seasons 1–2
1996 Heck's Way Home Mover #1 TV movie
Doctor Who Pete TV movie
Susie Q Officer Bob TV movie
1997 Dad's Week Off Pete TV movie
1997–2009 MADtv Various Characters Main cast: seasons 3–7; Guest: seasons 9–10, 14–15
1999 WCW Nitro Himself Episode: "February 15, 1999"
1999–2017 Family Guy Various Voices 7 episodes
2000 The X-Files Leslie Stokes Episode: "Je Souhaite"
2002 WWF SmackDown Fake Stone Cold Steve Austin Episode: "February 7, 2002"
2003–2006 Less than Perfect Carl Monari Recurring cast: season 1; Main cast: seasons 2–4
2005 Lilo & Stitch: The Series Heckler / Sperk (voice) Episodes: "Heckler" & "Bugby"
2005–2008 Robson Arms Bark Episodes: "ICQ" & "Geeks in Love"
2006–2007 'Til Death Russ Episodes: "The Garage Band" & "The Anniversary Party"
2007 Entourage Jay Lester Episode: "Dog Day Afternoon"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Mason Lafoon Episode: "The Chick Chop Flick Shop"
October Road Brett 'Big Boy' Rowan Episode: "Let's Get Owen"
2008 Spaced Bill TV movie
2008–2012 How I Met Your Mother Doug Martin Episodes: "The Fight" & "Tailgate"
2009 Glenn Martin, DDS Hekakiah (voice) Episode: "Amish Anguish"
Two and a Half Men Andrew Episode: "818-jklpuzo"
Brothers Anthony Episodes: "Commercial/Coach DMV" & "Week in the Chair"
2009–2010 The Cleveland Show Donald Trump / Robert De Niro (voice) 3 episodes
2010 Neighbors from Hell Balthazor Hellman Main cast
Childrens Hospital Tucker Episode: "Frankfurters. Allman Brothers. Death. Frankfurters."
2010–2011 $#*! My Dad Says Vince Main cast
2011 Mongo Wrestling Alliance Booter Lee Bogg / Damien Mercury (voice) Main cast
Dream Crushers Will Episode: "Olympics" & "Poetry"
2012 WWE Raw Curly Episode: "Brock And Cena"
Sullivan & Son Robert Sherman Episode: "Hank Speech"
Up All Night Paul Episode: "Thanksgiving"
Finding Mrs. Claus Kris Claus TV movie
2013 Family Tree Accident Guy Episode: "Civil War"
Murder Police Tommy Margaretti (voice) Main cast
Drunk History Frank Nitti Episode: "Chicago"
The League Officer Bungalon Episode: "Rafi and Dirty Randy"
Super Fun Night Parker Episode: "The Love Lioness"
2013–2023 King Star King Various Voices 2 episodes
2014 Justified Al Sura Recurring cast: season 5
Spun Out Harper Thomas Episode: "Unauthorized"
About a Boy Lou Episode: "About a Plumber"
Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V The Sledgehammer (voice) Episode: "Swing Into Action: Part 1 & 2"
Anger Management Jimmy Episode: "Charlie Gets Trashed"
The Britishes Mr. Fetcher Main cast
2014–2015 Hot in Cleveland Franky 3 episodes
2014–2017 Modern Family Señor Kaplan 3 episodes
2015 Assassin Banana Baked Potato / Yellow Pepper (voice) 2 episodes
Young Drunk Punk Yogi Raymond Episode: "Yoga Show"
The Comedians Himself Episode: "Come to the House"
Fool Canada Various Main cast
Key & Peele Pirate Episode: "Y'all Ready for This?"
Robot Chicken Phil Coulson (voice) Episode: "Zeb and Kevin Erotic Hot Tub Canvas"
2015–2018 Another Period Officer O'Connor Recurring cast
2016 Shameless Yanis Recurring cast: season 6
Hashtaggers Himself Episode: "#GoodLightingPackage with Will Sasso"
Love Ben Episode: "The Date"
Childrens Hospital Office Bailnt Episode: "Childrens Horsepital"
Motive Hank Novak Episode: "The Score"
Those Who Can't Coach Irontoe Episode: "Plains High School Drifter"
2017 American Housewife Billy Episode: "The Polo Match"
Raising Expectations Liam Episode: "What's Growing in Emmett's Room"
Curb Your Enthusiasm AC Repairman Episode: "Namaste"
Great News Petey Pierce Episode: "A Christmas Carol Wendelson"
Budding Prospects Gesh TV movie
2017–2018 Kevin (Probably) Saves the World Dave Recurring cast
2017–2020 Loudermilk Ben Main cast
2018 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Chris Sadler Episode: "Send in the Clowns"
Hawaii Five-0 Dr. Shaw Episode: "Ka Hana a Ka Makua, O Ka Hana No Ia a Keiki"
2018–2019 Grey's Anatomy Jed Episodes: "Blowin' in the Wind" & "Shelter From the Storm"
The Orville Mooska Episodes: "Ja'loja" & "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow"
2019 Tacoma FD Gene Ghoulib Episode: "Full Moon Fever"
2019–2020 Harley Quinn Maxie Zeus / Jennifer's Husband (voice) Episodes: "So, You Need A Crew?" & "Bachelorette"
2019–2021 Mom Police Officer Andy Pepper Recurring cast: seasons 6–8
2020 Russell Maniac Hunk (voice) 7 episodes
United We Fall Bill Ryan Main cast
2020–2021 F Is for Family Mayor Anthony Tangenti (voice) Guest: season 4, recurring cast: season 5
2022 FBI Vince Logan Episode: "Fortunate Son"
Acapulco Joe Recurring cast: season 2
2022–2024 Young Sheldon Jim McCallister Recurring cast: seasons 6–7
2024–present Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Main cast

Music videos

Year Artist Song Role
2002 Sum 41 "Still Waiting" Record Executive
2008 Pink "So What" Neighbor
2014 Steel Panther "Pussywhipped" Cameo

Web series

Year Title Role Episode
2010 Million Dollar Extreme Spokesperson Episode: "Techno Toys"
2015 Honest Trailers Randy Newman Episode: "Toy Story (feat. Will Sasso)"

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