MIKE & MOLLY's Billy Gardel to Headline Charity Event at Patchogue Theatre, 6/7

Actor, comedian and television game show host Billy Gardell to perform a comedy routine at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) on Tuesday, June 7, at 8:30 p.m. in support of the Rotary Club of Patchogue's annual fundraiser to benefit Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center, the Patchogue Family YMCA and more than 20 local charities. The event is generously sponsored by Bridgehampton National Bank (BNB).

Billy Gardell stars as Officer Mike Biggs, husband to Melissa McCarthy's Molly Flynn, on the CBS hit comedy "Mike & Molly," which CBS recently announced that the show's current season would be its final. Gardell is also the host of the syndicated "Monopoly Millionaires' Club," which films in Las Vegas.

Prior to "Mike & Molly," Gardell co-starred in the critically acclaimed television series "Lucky." His other television credits include "Yes Dear" and "Judging Amy," on the Network, "My Name is Earl," "The Practice," "Monk" and "Gary the Rat."

He made his major motion picture debut alongside Anthony Quinn and Sylvester Stallone in "Avenging Angelo," and had a memorable scene with Billy Bob Thornton in the Cohen Brother's film "Bad Santa." He also appeared in "You, Me & Dupree," plays Umpire Haze in the baseball feature, "Undrafted" and appeared in the Clint Eastwood directed film, "Jersey Boys."

Gardell took the long road to Hollywood, stopping at every small town lounge, military base and comedy club along the way. His comedy act took him to Los Angeles where his dedication to acting, along with touring as a stand-up comedian, allowed him to grow consistently in both arenas. His stand-up show is a powerhouse. His grounded, down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with American audiences. Stories about his rough childhood, wild adolescence and new family life are executed with the skill of a master craftsman.

As a standup comic, his comedy specials, "Billy Gardell: Halftime," premiered on Comedy Central and "Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs" premiered on Showtime. In addition, he makes regular appearances on "NFL Today" on CBS Sports.