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Gregg Binkley
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| Born | March 20, 1963 Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | (1988–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Tokiko Ohniwa (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Member of the WRHS Hall of Fame |
Gregg Binkley, born on March 20, 1963, is an American actor. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Kenny James on My Name is Earl and Barney on Raising Hope. He also appeared as Harold in the movie Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation. You might also recognize him as Dan, the spokesperson for Del Taco restaurants.
Besides acting, Gregg Binkley also runs his own business. He teaches acting workshops and classes to help others learn about performing.
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Gregg Binkley's Early Life and Career
Gregg Binkley grew up in Topeka, Kansas. He went to Washburn Rural High School and was even the president of his class in 1981. After finishing school, he moved to California to pursue acting. In May 1988, he was a contestant on a TV game show called Classic Concentration.
Famous Roles and TV Appearances
Gregg Binkley is most famous for his roles as Kenny James on My Name Is Earl. He also played Dan, the spokesperson for Del Taco. He has been a guest star on many other TV shows. These include Gilmore Girls, Malcolm in the Middle, and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. He also appeared in Yes, Dear, The Drew Carey Show, Full House, Family Matters, and Wizards of Waverly Place.
Gregg Binkley once had a job where he would make phone calls pretending to be famous people. One of his favorite impressions was Don Knotts' character, Barney Fife. He even used this impression in a TV movie called Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Three's Company. In January 2024, Gregg Binkley wrote a book about acting. It is called Get Your Act Together.
Gregg Binkley's Family Life
Gregg Binkley met his wife, Tokiko Ohniwa, in an acting class. They got married on May 31, 2003. They have three children together. Gregg also has a brother named Mike Binkley, who used to be a news anchor.
Gregg Binkley's Film and TV Work
Gregg Binkley has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D. | Teen | |
| 1995 | Dracula: Dead and Loving It | Woodbridge | |
| 1999 | Galaxy Quest | Fan #3 | |
| 2001 | The Man Who Wasn't There | New Man | |
| 2008 | Changeling | Jury Foreman | |
| 2009 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel | Emcee | |
| 2013 | Escape from Planet Earth | Ralph | Voice; uncredited |
| 2016 | Café Society | Mike |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation | Harold Skolnick | Television film |
| 1993 | Full House | Security Guard | Episode: "The Day of the Rhino" |
| 1997 | Family Matters | Lionel | Episode: "Revenge of the Nerd" |
| 1997 | The Drew Carey Show | James | Episode: "That Thing You Don't" |
| 2001 | Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Staff Member #1 | Episode: "Hex, Lies, and No Video Tape" |
| 2003 | Malcolm in the Middle | Randy | Episode: "Stereo Store" |
| 2005–2009 | My Name Is Earl | Kenny James | 18 episodes |
| 2006 | Gilmore Girls | Officer Ruskin | Episode: "Partings" |
| 2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Randy | Episode: "Doll House" |
| 2010–2014 | Raising Hope | Barney | 71 episodes |
| 2014–2017 | Kirby Buckets | Mr. Jenkins / Science Teacher | 16 episodes |
| 2021 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Lyndon Boyle | Episode: "Game of Boyles" |
| 2022 | NCIS | Bob Stivers | Season 20 Episode 8 |
| 2023 | Young Sheldon | Eric | Season 6 Episode 19 |
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See also
In Spanish: Gregg Binkley para niños
