Bill Kirchenbauer
Bill Kirchenbauer | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Alfred Kirchenbauer February 19, 1953 comedy writer |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Known for | Roles as Graham Lubbock on the ABC-TV series Growing Pains and its spinoff series Just the Ten of Us and "T.N.T." on Mork & Mindy |
| Spouse |
Lynn Robbins (m. 1987) |
| Children | Reid Kirchenbauer (born 1991) |
William Alfred Kirchenbauer (born February 19, 1953) is an American
stand-up comedian who has appeared in television shows and films since the late 1970s, most notably performing as a regular on Make Me Laugh and Fernwood 2 Night.[1] As an actor, he is best known for his role as Coach Graham Lubbock on the series Growing Pains and starring in the spin-off series Just the Ten of Us.[2][3]
Life and career
Kirchenbauer was born in
U.S. Army. Kirchenbauer's documentary, Taking Al Back Home is a comedic story of a final road trip with his father, twenty five years after his death.[4]
In 1978, Connie Stevens introduced Kirchenbauer for his stand-up appearance on Season 1, Episode 24 of The Comedy Shop hosted by Norm Crosby. Using items on stage in innovative ways, the mic stand became a giant rubber-tipped dart and he became chewing gum which ended up stuck on the bottom of the barstool to the amusement and laughter of the studio audience.[citation needed]
Kirchenbauer has had recurring roles on Super Password.
Kirchenbauer has also appeared in movies such as Gallagher comedy special, Melon Crazy.
Television credits
Kirchenbauer guest starred on an episode of Mork and Mindy in 1979.[6]
References
- ^ The New York Times
- ^ Barnes, Mike (2021-06-17). "Frank Bonner, Sales Manager Herb Tarlek on 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' Dies at 79". Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ Summerlin, Donnie (2022-05-01). "10 Best TV Gym Teachers". Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ Lofton, Justine (2017-11-03). "'Growing Pains' actor returns war-hero father's ashes to Michigan". Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ "TGIF TV Shows Turns 25: Full House Family Matters". Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ "Bill Kirchenbauer Biography (1953-)".
External links
- Official website
- Bill Kirchenbauer at IMDb