Gregory Romero "Greg" Wilson, (born November 12), better known by the stage name The Greg Wilson, is an American stand-up comedian and actor, based in Los Angeles. He is best known for his role as Arno Blount in the 2008 movie The Hottie and the Nottie.
| Greg Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gregory Romero Wilson |
| Born | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, film, television |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, Improvisational comedy, sketch comedy, |
| Notable works and roles | The Hottie and the Nottie, World's Dumbest... |
| Website | http://thegregwilson.com/ |
Career
editGreg Wilson got his start in comedy when Phil Larsson heard of him, and added him as a member of the Dallas improv theater group Ad-Libs.[1][2] He went on to develop his own shows: The Comedy Madhouse in Las Vegas and later The Greg Wilson's Stand-Up|Smackdown! in New York City.[1][3][4]
Currently based in Los Angeles, Wilson has performed in venues such as The Laugh Factory and Stand Up NY.[1][3][5] On television, he has made appearances in several comedy shows and specials, including Showtime's White Boyz in the Hood, Comics Unleashed, and Comedy.tv,[1][6] and was featured in an episode of the reality show Who Wants to Date a Comedian?.[7] From 2012 to 2013, he was a cast member on World's Dumbest....[1][6] He also co-hosts the podcast Hot N' Heavy, along with model Angie Everhart.[8]
Wilson runs a stand-up comedy academy, The Comedy Institute.[9][10] In it, he offers courses on storytelling, handling hecklers, and other skills necessary for a stand-up comedian, as well as a master class on "Mastering Stand-Up".
As an actor, Wilson has appeared in television series such as Bones, Ugly Betty, and Modern Family, usually in small, episodic roles, as well as commercials for Heineken[11] and Toyota, among other brands. In 2008, Wilson landed a starring role in the romantic comedy film The Hottie and the Nottie, opposite Paris Hilton and Joel David Moore. He portrayed Arno Blount, the male lead's quirky childhood friend.[1][12] The film was a box office bomb and received universally negative reviews, and has been cited as one of the worst films ever made.
Notable voice acting roles include the character JD O'Toole in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and the eponymous Mr. Two in the animated Nickelodeon pilot Charlie and Mr. Two.
Controversy
editOn April 26, 2013, /Film writer Peter Sciretta claimed Wilson had been publicly accused of joke theft during a taping of America's Got Talent.[6][13] Allegedly, Wilson auditioned for the talent show with a comedy act involving a mimed reenactment of an argument between a married couple. During the subsequent evaluation by the show's jury, judge Howie Mandel mentioned having previously witnessed a strikingly similar act being performed by comedian Frank Nicotero, who had been hired as a warm-up comedian for the program and was present during the taping. Wilson denied having stolen the material. Although the judges decided to advance Wilson to the next round nonetheless, he was later disqualified and the footage was never aired. Both Nicotero and Wilson[citation needed] later confirmed Sciretta's account of the events.[6]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Cyberstalker | Slick | |
| 1998 | Yello Dyno: Tricky People | Yello Dyno/Wendell | |
| 2001 | The Process of Creative Deception | Sheldon Smith | Leading role |
| 2008 | The Hottie and the Nottie | Arno Blount | Leading role |
| 2009 | Endless Bummer | Animal | Actor and writer |
| 2010 | Back Nine | Youth Group Leader | Television movie |
| 2016 | Hidden in the Heart of Texas: The Official Hide and Go Seek Documentary | The Bellhop | Post-production |
| 2017 | Larry Leap Year | Easter Bunny |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | White Boyz in the Hood | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Improv MC | Episode: "The Wrap Party" |
| 2006–2015 | Comics Unleashed | Himself | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Trading Spaces | Himself | 5 episodes |
| 2007 | Life | Lee | Episode: "Let Her Go" |
| 2007 | Ugly Betty | Pizza Delivery Guy | Episode: "Giving Up the Ghost" |
| 2009 | Bones | Tumbles | Episode: "Double Trouble in the Panhandle" |
| 2009 | Comedy.tv | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Modern Family | Head Elf | Episode: "Undeck the Halls" |
| 2011 | Who Wants to Date a Comedian? | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Undercovers | Serge | Episode: "Dark Cover" |
| 2012 | Mr. Box Office | Director | Episode: "Somebody's Watching Me" |
| 2012–2013 | The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest... | Himself | 7 episodes |
| 2013 | Kickin' It | Bert | Episode: "Jack Stands Alone" |
| 2013 | Charlie and Mr. Two | Mr. Two | Voice. TV pilot. |
| 2014 | The Mindy Project | Vic Defruzzio | Episode: "Caramel Princess Time" |
| 2014 | Hawaii Five-0 | Tree Lot Owner | Episode: "Ke Koho Mamao Aku" |
| 2015 | Marry Me | Lester | Episode: "Change Me" |
| 2015 | The Odd Couple | Manager | Episode: "The Ghostwriter" |
| 2015 | Fresh Off the Boat | Janitor | Episode: "Very Superstitious" |
| 2017 | Powerless | Peter the Janitor | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Electives | Shannon | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2018 | Ghosted | Davey | 6 episodes |
| 2018 | School of Rock | Erika's Dad | Episode: "Not Afraid" |
| 2020 | Upload | Louie Cruz | 1 episode |
| 2020 | United We Fall | Benicio Rodriguez | 2 episodes |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | Imager |
| 2005 | The Warriors | Vargas |
| 2005 | Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories | Joseph Daniel 'J.D' O'Toole |
| 2006 | Twister Dance | DJ Ray |
Discography
editBibliography
edit- Wilson, Greg. The Complete Guide to Stand-up: Everything you need to know, from open-mics to going pro! , ISBN 9780692341315, Gregory D. Wilson / The Comedy Institute 2014.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Bio", thegregwilson.com. Retrieved: 14 March 2015
- ^ Martin, Amy. "Review: Ad-Libs 25th Anniversary All-Star Reunion Show | Ad-Libs Comedy Improv Troupe | Mouth", Theaterjones.com, 16 January 2012. Retrieved: 21 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Get Laughs or Die Trying: White Boyz In The Hood", PR Newswire, 19 September 2006. Retrieved: 14 March 2015.
- ^ Heldman, Breanne L. "Thursday in New York", Daily News, 3 February 2005. Retrieved: 21 March 2015.
- ^ "The Greg Wilson Channel", Laugh Factory. Retrieved: 14 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d McCarthy, Sean L. "Comedian auditioning for “America’s Got Talent” accused of stealing bit from the TV show’s warm-up comic", The Comic's Comic, 26 April 2013. Retrieved on 13 March 2015.
- ^ "Who Wants to Date a Comedian? Overview", TV Tango. Retrieved: 14 March 2015.
- ^ "Hot N' Heavy", Toad Hop Network. Retrieved: 21 March 2015.
- ^ The Comedy Institute. Retrieved: 14 March 2015.
- ^ "The Greg Wilson on 'Red-Eye'", Fox News, 15 October 2010. Retrieved: 14 March 2015
- ^ "Heineken Present Classic Films On TG4", Irish Film and Television Network, 15 November 2004. Retrieved on 14 March 2015.
- ^ The Hottie and the Nottie Cast. TV Guide. Retrieved: 13 March 2015.
- ^ Sciretta, Peter. "Howie Mandel “Catches” Comedian Stealing Another Comic’s Material During ‘America’s Got Talent’ Taping?", Slashfilm, 26 April 2013. Retrieved on 13 March 2015.
- ^ "Pottymouth (Live)", iTunes. Retrieved: 14 March 2015.
- ^ "Hollywood Legend & Sex Symbol", iTunes. Retrieved: 14 March 2015.
External links
edit- The Greg Wilson at IMDb
- Official website
- Official website of The Comedy Institute.