Regan Burns

Regan Burns (born June 14, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, and game show host.[1][2] 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.[3]

Regan Burns
Burns in 2013
Born (1968-06-14) June 14, 1968
Alma materRadford University
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1997–present
Spouse
Jennifer Burns
(m. 1995)
Children2

Career

Burns attended Radford University on a gymnastics scholarship, but gave it up to pursue theater instead.[4] After graduating from Radford in 1990, he studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[1] 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.[5][6]

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.[7][8]

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

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000The Best Man?LanceShort film
2001The GristleMr. Alden
2008Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd: Out of ControlLaboratory Worker #3
20093 Days BlindVan
2011The Lutefisk WarsMarty Ramstad
2011Some Guy Who Kills PeopleRonald Howell
2011God Bless AmericaMichael Fuller
2012WrongMike
2012Queens of CountryDr. Bauer
2012Kidnap PartyClayton Slater
2016The StandoffBig Jim
2018Public DisturbanceRandy
2018I'll Be Next Door for ChristmasChris

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Suddenly SusanJeff"One Man's Intervention Is Another Man's Tupperware Party" (Season 3, Episode 14)
1999The Thirteenth YearJoeTelevision film
1999The Drew Carey ShowOffice Guy #2"Y2K, You're Okay" (Season 5, Episode 1)
1999Chicago HopeOrderly"Y' Gotta Have Heart" (Season 6, Episode 2)
1999JessePatient"Students Get Flu/Carrie at Zoo/Monkey Throw Poo" (Season 2, Episode 3)
2000Rude AwakeningVic
  • "On the Rocks with a Twist of Limey" (Season 2, Episode 18)
  • "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" (Season 2, Episode 19)
2000Get RealInstructor #2"Saved" (Season 1, Episode 16)
20003rd Rock from the SunSecurity Guard"Dick Strikes Out" (Season 5, Episode 16)
2000Malcolm & EddieHoward"Double Play" (Season 4, Episode 20)
2000TitusOfficer Charlie Regan
  • "Dave Moves Out" (Season 1, Episode 3)
  • "Episode Eleven" (Season 1, Episode 9)
2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSecurity Guard"Beloved Aunt" (Season 1, Episode 8)
2001Cedric the CoachTelevision film
2001Three SistersDan"Blame the Messenger" (Season 1, Episode 11)
2001The HughleysMr. Franklin / Rudy the Dummy"Road Rage" (Season 3, Episode 20)
2001The Ellen ShowOfficer B. Arthur
  • "Walden Pond" (Season 1, Episode 2)
  • "Joe" (Season 1, Episode 7)
2001The Mind of the Married Man"Cold Splash of Truth" (Season 1, Episode 10)
2001–2002Once and AgainEngineer
  • "Destiny Turns on the Radio" (Season 3, Episode 5)
  • "One Step (Parent) Backward" (Season 3, Episode 15)
2002Oblivious (U.S. game show)Host"Oblivious" (Season 1)
2004All ThatCopEpisode: "Drake Bell"
2004The DistrictScuba Guy"The Black Widow Maker" (Season 4, Episode 18)
2004Malcolm in the MiddleMiddle Aged Man"Experiment" (Season 5, Episode 18)
2004Oliver BeeneSchool Photographer"Superhero" (Season 2, Episode 11)
2004Without a TracePatient"Thou Shalt Not..." (Season 3, Episode 2)
2005CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJames Billmeyer"Iced" (Season 5, Episode 23)
2005Sports CentralCorrespondentTelevision film
2005-2008RodneyGary
  • "Rodney Takes a Ship" (Season 1, Episode 19)
  • "Rodney's Biggest Fan" (Season 2, Episode 17)
  • "Waiting for Himelfarb" (Season 2, Episode 20)
2006Untitled Paul Reiser ProjectBrian UrtzgalangerTelevision film
2006Boston LegalStan"Too Much Information" (Season 2, Episode 13)
2007SupernaturalMcG"Hollywood Babylon" (Season 2, Episode 18)
2007Halfway HomeAlan Shepherd10 episodes
2007The 1/2 Hour News HourTim Davenport / Live Earth Reporter7 episodes
2007Back to YouMr. Robbins"A Gentleman Always Leads" (Season 1, Episode 4)
2007–2008Zoey 101Mr. Berringer
  • "Paige at PCA" (Season 3, Episode 18)
  • "Rollercoaster" (Season 4, Episode 11)
2008Las VegasDriving School Instructor"Secrets, Lies and Lamaze" (Season 5, Episode 14)
2008Reno 911!Youth Group Leader / Snake Bite "Victim"
  • "The Wall" (Season 5, Episode 8)
  • "The Tanning Booth Incident" (Season 5, Episode 11)
2008'Til DeathDan"Dreamguys" (Season 3, Episode 3)
2009How I Met Your MotherProducer"The Possimpible" (Season 4, Episode 14)
2009Gary UnmarriedCar Salesman"Gary Gives Sasha His Full Attention" (Season 2, Episode 10)
2010I'm in the BandMr. Morton"Geezers Rock" (Season 1, Episode 13)
2010Notes from the Underbelly"Baby on Board" (Season 2, Episode 9)
2010SvetlanaSven"You're Svencome" (Season 1, Episode 7)
2010Zeke and LutherMitch"Super Shredder" (Season 2, Episode 17)
2010It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaSwim Club Manager"Mac and Charlie: White Trash" (Season 6, Episode 5)
2010Sonny with a ChanceRyan Loughlin
  • "Sonny with a Secret" (Season 2, Episode 12)
  • "Sonny with a Choice" (Season 2, Episode 24)
2011WeedsWitold"Game-Played" (Season 7, Episode 3)
2011State of GeorgiaDirector"Foot in the Door" (Season 1, Episode 9)
2011Wizards of Waverly PlaceEverett Appleton"Get Along, Little Zombie" (Season 4, Episode 23)
2012–2015Dog with a BlogBennett JamesSeries Regular; 69 episodes
2013NCIS: Los AngelesBrad Ross"History" (Season 4, Episode 15)
2013Happy EndingsConnie"Deuce Babylove 2: Electric Babydeuce" (Season 3, Episode 22)
2015Melissa & JoeyOfficer Calhoun"You Say You Want an Ovulation" (Season 4, Episode 12)
2015Major CrimesJim Norton"A Rose Is a Rose" (Season 4, Episode 1)
20152 Broke GirlsDannon"And the Wrecking Ball" (Season 5, Episode 1)
2016Comedy Bang! Bang!Wilford"Malin Akerman Wears a Black Blouse and Cropped Jeans" (Season 5, Episode 17)
2016New GirlCasting Director"Helmet" (Season 5, Episode 16)
2017Adam Ruins EverythingRon“Adam Ruins The Suburbs” (Season 2, Episode 11)
2018DisjointedMan"Olivia's Shitballs" (Season 1, Episode 9)

References

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  6. TV.com. "Oblivious". TV.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  7. "'Dog With A Blog' Cast: Where Are They Now?". J-14. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
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