Regan Burns

Regan Burns
Burns in 2013
Born (1968-06-14) June 14, 1968 (age 56)
Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materRadford University
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1997–present
Spouse
Jennifer Warren
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(m. 1995)​
[1]
Children2

Regan Burns (born June 14, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, and game show host.[2][3] He is best known for his role as Bennett James on Dog with a Blog, as well as being the host of the hidden camera game show Oblivious. Burns is also known for various roles in TV commercials and programs in the United States and the United Kingdom.[4]

Career

Burns attended Radford University on a gymnastics scholarship, but gave it up to pursue theater instead.[5] After graduating from Radford in 1990, he studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[2] Burns hosted the game show Oblivious, in which Burns acted as someone or something, such as an artist or golf instructor, and asked a contestant a series of five questions in conversation. The contestant wouldn't realize it was a hoax until all questions had been asked. They would then receive money for answering questions.[6][7]

Burns's other work include commentary for several E! shows. He played the arsonist Alan Shepard on Comedy Central's Halfway Home and plays a recurring character on Fox News Channel's The 1/2 Hour News Hour. He also appeared as a citizen of Reno, Nevada in an episode of Reno 911! and had a cameo in the direct-to-DVD movie Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd: Out of Control as a lab tech.

His work is mainly seen in TV commercials in both the United States and the United Kingdom, as he has appeared in various ads for Arby's, Capital One, Volkswagen, Holiday Inn, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Boston Pizza, Ooma, and others. Burns has also played "Beerman" in commercials for Coors Light. He appeared in the Back to You episode "A Gentleman Always Leads," which aired October 10, 2007. In December 2007, he appeared as a cashier in a corporate stunt by Burger King titled "Whopper Freakout" where a United States Burger King franchise informs its customers the signature Whopper has been discontinued.

Burns played a teacher in two episodes of Zoey 101, and appeared in an episode of Supernatural later that year. In July 2010, he appeared in an episode of Sonny With a Chance. He has also appeared in an episode of I'm in the Band. In August 2010, Burns appeared in Zeke and Luther. From 2012 to 2015, Burns starred as Bennett James on the Disney Channel series Dog with a Blog.[8][9]

Since March 2009, Burns has been a regular film review contributor (usually Thursday or Fridays) on The Marc Germain Show, on TalkRadioOne.com.

Personal life

Burns married Jennifer Warren in 1995.[10] Together, they have two children.[11][12]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2000 The Best Man? Lance Short film
2001 The Gristle Mr. Alden
2008 Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd: Out of Control Laboratory Worker #3
2009 3 Days Blind Van
2011 The Lutefisk Wars Marty Ramstad
Some Guy Who Kills People Ronald Howell
God Bless America Michael Fuller
2012 Wrong Mike
Queens of Country Dr. Bauer
Kidnap Party Clayton Slater
2016 The Standoff Big Jim
2018 Public Disturbance Randy
I'll Be Next Door for Christmas Chris

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Suddenly Susan Jeff "One Man's Intervention Is Another Man's Tupperware Party" (Season 3, Episode 14)
The Thirteenth Year Joe Television film
The Drew Carey Show Office Guy #2 "Y2K, You're Okay" (Season 5, Episode 1)
Chicago Hope Orderly "Y' Gotta Have Heart" (Season 6, Episode 2)
Jesse Patient "Students Get Flu/Carrie at Zoo/Monkey Throw Poo" (Season 2, Episode 3)
2000 The Amanda Show Audience Member
  • "Episode 7" (Season 1, Episode 7)
Rude Awakening Vic
  • "On the Rocks with a Twist of Limey" (Season 2, Episode 18)
  • "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" (Season 2, Episode 19)
Get Real Instructor #2 "Saved" (Season 1, Episode 16)
3rd Rock from the Sun Security Guard "Dick Strikes Out" (Season 5, Episode 16)
Malcolm & Eddie Howard "Double Play" (Season 4, Episode 20)
Titus Officer Charlie Regan
  • "Dave Moves Out" (Season 1, Episode 3)
  • "Episode Eleven" (Season 1, Episode 9)
Curb Your Enthusiasm Security Guard "Beloved Aunt" (Season 1, Episode 8)
2001 Cedric the Coach Television film
Three Sisters Dan "Blame the Messenger" (Season 1, Episode 11)
The Hughleys Mr. Franklin / Rudy the Dummy "Road Rage" (Season 3, Episode 20)
The Ellen Show Officer B. Arthur
  • "Walden Pond" (Season 1, Episode 2)
  • "Joe" (Season 1, Episode 7)
The Mind of the Married Man "Cold Splash of Truth" (Season 1, Episode 10)
2001–2002 Once and Again Engineer
  • "Destiny Turns on the Radio" (Season 3, Episode 5)
  • "One Step (Parent) Backward" (Season 3, Episode 15)
2002 Oblivious (U.S. game show) Host "Oblivious" (Season 1)
2004 All That Cop Episode: "Drake Bell"
The District Scuba Guy "The Black Widow Maker" (Season 4, Episode 18)
Malcolm in the Middle Middle Aged Man "Experiment" (Season 5, Episode 18)
Oliver Beene School Photographer "Superhero" (Season 2, Episode 11)
Without a Trace Patient "Thou Shalt Not..." (Season 3, Episode 2)
2005 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation James Billmeyer "Iced" (Season 5, Episode 23)
Sports Central Correspondent Television film
2005-2008 Rodney Gary
  • "Rodney Takes a Ship" (Season 1, Episode 19)
  • "Rodney's Biggest Fan" (Season 2, Episode 17)
  • "Waiting for Himelfarb" (Season 2, Episode 20)
2006 Untitled Paul Reiser Project Brian Urtzgalanger Television film
Boston Legal Stan "Too Much Information" (Season 2, Episode 13)
2007 Supernatural McG "Hollywood Babylon" (Season 2, Episode 18)
Halfway Home Alan Shepherd 10 episodes
The 1/2 Hour News Hour Tim Davenport / Live Earth Reporter 7 episodes
Back to You Mr. Robbins "A Gentleman Always Leads" (Season 1, Episode 4)
2007–2008 Zoey 101 Mr. Berringer
  • "Paige at PCA" (Season 3, Episode 18)
  • "Rollercoaster" (Season 4, Episode 11)
2008 Las Vegas Driving School Instructor "Secrets, Lies and Lamaze" (Season 5, Episode 14)
Reno 911! Youth Group Leader / Snake Bite "Victim"
  • "The Wall" (Season 5, Episode 8)
  • "The Tanning Booth Incident" (Season 5, Episode 11)
'Til Death Dan "Dreamguys" (Season 3, Episode 3)
2009 How I Met Your Mother Producer "The Possimpible" (Season 4, Episode 14)
Gary Unmarried Car Salesman "Gary Gives Sasha His Full Attention" (Season 2, Episode 10)
2010 I'm in the Band Mr. Morton "Geezers Rock" (Season 1, Episode 13)
Notes from the Underbelly "Baby on Board" (Season 2, Episode 9)
Svetlana Sven "You're Svencome" (Season 1, Episode 7)
Zeke and Luther Mitch "Super Shredder" (Season 2, Episode 17)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Swim Club Manager "Mac and Charlie: White Trash" (Season 6, Episode 5)
Sonny with a Chance Ryan Loughlin
  • "Sonny with a Secret" (Season 2, Episode 12)
  • "Sonny with a Choice" (Season 2, Episode 24)
2011 Weeds Witold "Game-Played" (Season 7, Episode 3)
State of Georgia Director "Foot in the Door" (Season 1, Episode 9)
Wizards of Waverly Place Everett Appleton "Get Along, Little Zombie" (Season 4, Episode 23)
2012–2015 Dog with a Blog Bennett James Series Regular; 69 episodes
2013 NCIS: Los Angeles Brad Ross "History" (Season 4, Episode 15)
Happy Endings Connie "Deuce Babylove 2: Electric Babydeuce" (Season 3, Episode 22)
2015 Melissa & Joey Officer Calhoun "You Say You Want an Ovulation" (Season 4, Episode 12)
Major Crimes Jim Norton "A Rose Is a Rose" (Season 4, Episode 1)
2 Broke Girls Dannon "And the Wrecking Ball" (Season 5, Episode 1)
2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! Wilford "Malin Akerman Wears a Black Blouse and Cropped Jeans" (Season 5, Episode 17)
New Girl Casting Director "Helmet" (Season 5, Episode 16)
2017 Adam Ruins Everything Ron “Adam Ruins The Suburbs” (Season 2, Episode 11)
2018 Disjointed Man "Olivia's Shitballs" (Season 1, Episode 9)

References

  1. ^ "Both of these beauties are now 50 years old, but only one in dog years. 😃. Happy Birthday Babe, you make it look good!". facebook.com.
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  4. ^ "Regan Burns". The Groundlings Theatre & School. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  5. ^ TV.com. "Regan Burns". TV.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  6. ^ "Oblivious on DVD/ TV DVDs". www.tvparty.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  7. ^ TV.com. "Oblivious". TV.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  8. ^ "'Dog With A Blog' Cast: Where Are They Now?". J-14. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  9. ^ "Dog with a Blog". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  10. ^ "My wife had no problem with me spending our entire Wedding Anniversary today with my son at Tiger Woods' tournament at Sherwood Country Club. Thanks babe!!". facebook.com.
  11. ^ "Happy 21st Birthday to the finest young man I have ever encountered. Hard to believe he's my son. Thank you Jackson for being my "Best Buddy" for the past 21 years. From years by the pool, to school concerts, to countless races I dragged you into, to your flourishing education and future work as a filmmaker, you continue to inspire me more than you will ever know. Love you Jackson. It's been a hell of a ride so far!!". instagram.com.
  12. ^ "My Princess……is 18. She is my world and I love her beyond words. I'm always here for you Killian. So glad you can finally vote! :). Love, Dad #myprincess". instagram.com.