Ralph Garman
| Ralph Garman | |
|---|---|
 Garman at the Comic Con in San Diego on July 22, 2010 | |
| Born |
November 17, 1964 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Medium | Acting, Journalism, Voice acting, Musician |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse | Kari Watson |
Ralph Garman (born November 17, 1964) is an American actor, comedian, and radio host best known as the host of The Joe Schmo Show,[1] for his voice work in Family Guy, and as the entertainment reporter and impressionist for the Kevin and Bean morning show on Los Angeles radio station KROQ-FM. Garman was hired to work on the Kevin and Bean show through Jimmy Kimmel (who at the time was working as the sports reporter on the show) who had received a recommendation to hire him through former roommate Adam Carolla.[2] He also hosts the Hollywood Babble-On podcast with Kevin Smith on SModcast.com, who cast Ralph in his movies Red State and Tusk .
Education
Garman graduated from La Salle University with a B.A. in communication arts.[3]
Comics
In 2014 it was announced Kevin Smith and Garman are working on a Batman '66 crossover featuring Batman and Green Hornet titled Batman 66 meets the Green Hornet.[4]
Music
Lead vocalist of Würst Thumb, the world's best Badfinger cover band.
Personal life
Garman has been married to Kari Watson since April 2005.[5][6] Watson gave birth to the couple's premature twins, Lincoln and Olivia, on March 26, 2010. Lincoln acquired an illness shortly after birth and died.[7] Olivia remained in the neonatal intensive care unit for two months, before coming home.[8] Garman's mother died on November 13, 2012 from a sudden heart attack and kidney failure.[9] Garman previously dated adult film actress Ginger Lynn.[10]
Celebrity impressions
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | What Price Victory | ||
| 1997 | Chimp Lips Theater | (voice) | |
| 1998 | Gotcha | (voice) | |
| 2000 | Digimon: The Movie | Newsman | (voice) |
| 2005 | Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story | (voice) | |
| 2005 | Two for the Money | Reggie | |
| 2006 | The Other Mall | Bil Travis | |
| 2006 | Deceit | Police Sargeant | |
| 2008 | Eagle Eye | Newscaster | |
| 2009 | This Monday | Steve | |
| 2010 | Sharktopus | Captain Jack | |
| 2011 | Red State | Caleb | |
| 2012 | Ted | Steve Bennett | |
| 2013 | Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie | Dick Head | (voice) |
| 2014 | Tusk | Detective Frank Garmin | |
| 2014 | A Million Ways to Die in the West | Dan | |
| 2015 | Yoga Hosers | TBA | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ABC Afterschool Specials | Kronke | Episode: Class Act: A Teacher's Story |
| 1992 | Doogie Howser, M.D. | Brian | Episode: Nothing Compares 2 U |
| 1998 | Sexcetera | (unknown episodes) | |
| 1999 | Comedy Central's Canned Ham: The Dr. Evil Story | Narrator | |
| 2000 | Charmed | D.J. | Episode: The Devil's Music Episode: She's a Man, Baby, a Man! |
| 2000–2002 | E! True Hollywood Story | Himself | Episode: Rick & Darva: The Million Dollar Mistake Episode: Ginger Lynn |
| 2001–2005 | NYPD Blue | Officer Exposition | 9 episodes |
| 2001– | Family Guy | Various | 56 episodes |
| 2002 | Strong Medicine | Dratch | Episode: Precautions |
| 2003–2004 | Joe Schmo Show, TheThe Joe Schmo Show | Himself aka "The Smarmy Host" (Season 1)/Derek Newcastle "the Pompous Host" (Season 2) | 18 episodes |
| 2005 | American Dad! | Hazmat Guy | Episode: Threat Levels |
| 2006 | Celebrity Deathmatch | Adam West | Episode: When Animals Attack (Fight: Adam West vs. Christian Bale) |
| 2006 | Living in TV Land | Himself | Episode: Adam West |
| 2006 | Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List | Himself | Episode: Puppy Chaos |
| 2006 | Justice League Heroes | Green Arrow | (Video Game), (voice) |
| 2006 | 20 to 1 | Himself | Episode: Hoaxes, Cheats and Liars |
| 2008-2009 | 10 Items or Less | Charles Kliphouse | Episode: The Ren Fair Episode: Turkey Bowling Episode: The Whistler |
| 2008-2009 | Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy | Various | Episode: Why Bob Marley Should Not Have Acted as His Own Attorney Episode: Things You Never Hear |
| 2009 | Born Hye: The Armenian Comedian Story | Himself | |
| 2009 | Titan Maximum | Bud Freewell | Episode: One Billion Dead Grandparents |
| 2010 | Sharktopus | Captain Jack | |
| 2011 | House M.D. | Bobby, the patient Vanessa's ex-boyfriend | Season 8, Episode 2: "Transplant" |
| 2011-2012 | MAD | Caesar/Donald Chimp/Al Pacino/Elongated Man | Episode: Demise of the Planet of the Apes/The Celebrity Ape-rentice Episode: Al Pacino and the Chipmunks/That's What Super Friends Are For |
| 2012 | Bones | Morgan Donnelly (dead guy) | Season 8 Episode 8: "The But in the Joke" |
| 2013 | The Joe Schmo Show: The Full Bounty | Jake Montrose "The Bounty Hunter"/Host | 10 episodes |
| 2014 | Avengers Assemble | Mojo[11] (voice) | Episode: "Mojo World" |
| 2015 | Agent Carter | Radio Announcer | Episode 2: "Bridge and Tunnel" Episode 8: "Valediction" |
References
- ↑ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007-10-16). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Digital, Inc. pp. 707–. ISBN 9780345497734. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ↑ Loveline, 1999-05-20 (Guest - Ralph Garman)
- ↑ http://smodcast.com/episodes/105-2/
- ↑ Kevin Smith & Ralph Garman Announce New Batman/Green Hornet Project - (DCAA 206)
- ↑ "April Articles and Emails". LAradio.com. April 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ Fey, Dan (October 15, 2008). "KROQ morning personality buys in Studio City". BlockShopper. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ "A Sad Day For The Kevin And Bean Family". KROQ-FM. CBS Radio. April 5, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Olivia Garman Finally At Home Where She Belongs". KROQ-FM. CBS Radio. June 1, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ "A Personal Message From Ralph Garman". KROQ-FM. CBS Radio. November 15, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ Ralph Garman Twitter
- ↑ "Mojo World". Avengers Assemble. Season 1. Episode 18. March 9, 2014. Disney XD.