Bristow, Patrick 1962-

PERSONAL

Born September 16, 1962, in Los Angeles, CA; son of Frank Bristow and Patricia O'Kane; companion of Andrew "Andy" Nicastro (in communications).

Addresses:

Agent—Origin Talent Agency, 4705 Laurel Canyon, Suite 306, Studio City, CA 91607.

Career:

Actor. The Groundlings (comedy troupe), Los Angeles, member and performer. Instructor of improvisational (improv) comedy with puppets.

Awards, Honors:

Ovation Award nomination, best featured actor in a musical, LA Stage Alliance, 2006, Garland Award, best performance in a (primarily) musical production, Back Stage West, 2007, and Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award nomination, best featured performance, 2007, all for The Breakup Notebook: The Lesbian Musical.

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

Bellboy, Delirious, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1991.

Cafe Roads performer, So I Married an Axe Murderer, TriStar, 1993.

Guard, Revenge of the Red Baron (also known as Plane Fear), New Horizons Home Video, 1994.

Marty Jacobsen, Showgirls, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1995, other versions also released.

Bolton (Virtucon tour guide), Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (also known as Austin Powers and Austin Powers—Das Schaerfste, was Ihre Majestaet zu bieten hat), New Line Cinema, 1997.

Rico, I'm Losing You, Strand Releasing, 1998, Lions Gate Films, 1999.

Guillermo, Beethoven's 4th (also known as Beethoven's IV), Universal Studios Home Video, 2001.

DeJuan Michaels, Detonator (also known as Write-Off and Detonator—Spiel gegen die Zeit), Cinetel Films, 2003.

Ramon, The Inner Circle (also known as Potluck), PorchLight Entertainment, 2003.

Walt, The Longest Yard (also known as Benknaeckargaenget, El clan de los rompehuesos, Golpe baixo, Golpe bajo—El juego final, L'altra sporca ultima meta, Le dernier essai, Luunmurskaajat, Mi-temps au mitard, and Spiel ohne Regeln), Paramount, 2005.

Counselor, Pro-Choice (short film), Kinesis Entertainment, 2006.

Dr. Walters, Jimmy and Judy (also known as Jimmy & Judy), Outsider Pictures, 2006.

Joe McVicker, The Enigma with a Stigma, Anthem Pictures, 2006.

Television Appearances; Series:

Philip Wingate, Smoldering Lust (also known as Black Tie Affair), NBC, 1993.

Various characters, The Second Half, NBC, 1993-94.

Kevin, Tom, CBS, 1994.

Peter Barnes, Ellen (also known as These Friends of Mine), NBC, 1994-98.

Troy, Mad about You (also known as Loved by You), NBC, 1996-97.

Ian, Head over Heels, UPN, 1997.

Himself, Random Acts of Comedy, Comedy Central, 1999-2000.

Rodney, Grown Ups, UPN, 1999-2000.

Member of the team Razor Burn, World Cup Comedy, PAX TV, 2004.

Patrick, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (also known as The Suite Life and TSL), Disney Channel, beginning 2005.

Various voices, Hopeless Pictures (animated), Independent Film Channel, beginning 2005.

Mitchell, The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, Independent Film Channel, beginning 2006.

Himself, Nick at Nite's Search for the Funniest Mom in America 3, Nickelodeon, 2007.

Provided the voice of a PTA member for King of the Hill (animated), Fox.

Television Appearances; Miniseries:

(Uncredited) Dinner guest, Hollywood Wives, ABC, 1985.

Himself, Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top, Comedy Central, 2003.

Television Appearances; Movies:

Once in a Blue Moon, 1990.

Link, A Bucket of Blood (also known as Dark Secrets, The Death Artist, and Roger Corman Presents "Bucket of Blood"), Showtime, 1995.

Brandon, The Twilight of the Golds, Showtime, 1997.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Igor, "Town without Pity," The People next Door, CBS, 1989.

Sourdough, "Saddle Pals," Riders in the Sky (live action and animated), CBS, 1991.

Sourdough, "Sourdough's Surprise," Riders in the Sky, CBS, 1991.

"Roll One for Ed," Charlie Hoover, Fox, 1991.

Bellman, "Nightmare Weekend," Step by Step (also known as Eine Starke Familie, Kaos i familien, Notre belle famille, Paso a paso, Steg for Steg, and Una bionda per papa), ABC, 1994.

Henrique, "Hair Today," Sister, Sister, ABC, 1994.

Raoul, "Next Stop Bottom," The Larry Sanders Show, HBO, 1994.

Armand, "You Must Remember This," Mommies (also known as The Mommies), NBC, 1995.

Doorman, "Sweet Denial," Platypus Man, UPN, 1995.

Clerk, "Fertility," Mad about You (also known as Loved by You), NBC, 1996.

Maitre'd, "The Love Letter," Kirk, The WB, 1996.

Stu, "Finale," Dream On, HBO, 1996, also broadcast on Fox.

Wig master, "The Wig Master," Seinfeld (also known as The Seinfeld Chronicles and Stand-Up), NBC, 1996.

Kevin, "Gigolo Guy," Head over Heels, UPN, 1997.

Salesperson, "From the Earth to the Moon," The Drew Carey Show, ABC, 1998.

Victor, "House of Blues," The Brian Benben Show (also known as Benben and The Benben Show), CBS, 1998.

Himself, Whose Line Is It Anyway? (also known as W.L.I.A. and Whose Line?), Channel 4 (England), 1998.

Himself, "What Is Funny?," Turn Ben Stein On, Comedy Central, 1999.

Stage manager, "The One with the Routine," Friends (also known as Across the Hall, Friends Like Us, Insomnia Cafe, and Six of One), NBC, 1999.

Voice of Cheesy Charlie's manager, "Chitty Chitty Death Bang," Family Guy (animated; also known as Padre de familia and Padre del familia), Fox, 1999.

Various voices, "The Son Also Draws," Family Guy (animated; also known as Padre de familia and Padre del familia), Fox, 1999.

Voice of Hector, "Running Mates," Family Guy (animated; also known as Padre de familia and Padre del familia), Fox, 2000.

Voice, "Let's Go to the Hop," Family Guy (animated; also known as Padre de familia and Padre del familia), Fox, 2000.

Coach in Moody Point sketch, The Amanda Show (also known as Amanda), Nickelodeon, 2000.

Mercury, "Thin Ice," Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (also known as Sabrina and Sabrina Goes to College), The WB, 2001.

"Kiss of Death," Black Scorpion (also known as Roger Corman Presents "Black Scorpion"), Sci-Fi Channel, 2001.

Voice of restorer, "Masterstroke of Malevolence," Fillmore! (animated; also known as Disney's "Fillmore!"), ABC, 2003.

Director, "I'm Looking through You," Grounded for Life (also known as Freaky Finnertys, Familietrobbel, Keine Gnade fuer Dad, and Parents a tout prix), The WB, 2004.

Ian, "Intercourse, an Official Gathering & a Big Fat Lie," Significant Others, Bravo, 2004.

Ian, "A School, Not Cool & a Fool," Significant Others, Bravo, 2004.

Phillip, "Ida's Boyfriend," Malcolm in the Middle (also known as Fighting in Underpants), Fox, 2004.

Simon, "Still the Man," Still Standing, CBS, 2004.

Steve the choreographer, "Ben's Birthday Party," Curb Your Enthusiasm (also known as Curb and Larry David), HBO, 2004.

Steve the choreographer, "The 5 Wood," Curb Your Enthusiasm (also known as Curb and Larry David), HBO, 2004.

Tony, "The Road to Audition," That's So Raven (also known as Absolutely Psychic, That's So Raven!, Es tan Raven, Phenomene Raven, and Raven blickt durch), Disney Channel, 2004.

Arthur Dotsom, "Waiting for Kleinman," Listen Up, CBS, 2005.

Jordan, "Scry Hard," Charmed, The WB, 2005.

Lloyd, "Chad's Sleepover," Malcolm in the Middle (also known as Fighting in Underpants), Fox, 2005.

Mr. Fletcher, "The Play," Zoey 101 (also known as Zoe), Nickelodeon, 2005.

Himself, "How Do You Measure Up?," Love Lounge, VH1, 2005.

Himself, Whose Line Is It Anyway? (also known as W.L. I.A. and Whose Line?), ABC Family Channel, 2005, 2006, and some sources cite an episode in 1999.

Kenneth, "The Loser Club," Lovespring International, Lifetime, 2006.

Himself, "Whose Makeover Is It Anyway?," How Do I Look, Style, 2006.

Clerk, "The Unstable Minister," Big Day, ABC, 2007.

Larry, "Now I Know, Don't Be Scared," Desperate Housewives (also known as Beautes desespereees, Desperate housewives—I segreti di Wisteria Lane, Desupareto na tsuma tachi, Esposas desesperadas, Frustrerte fruer, Gotowe na wszystko, Kucanice, Meeleheitel koduperenaised, Mujeres desesperadas, Noikokyres se apognosi, Szueletett felesegek, and Taeydelliset naiset), ABC, 2007.

Voice, "The Vacation Goo," American Dad (animated), Fox, 2007.

Appeared as various characters, "Stupid People's Court," On the Television, Nickelodeon; and as Ollie, Madman of the People, NBC.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Howard, Rewrite for Murder, CBS, 1991.

Member of the team Razor Burn, World Cup Comedy, PAX TV, 2004.

Himself, "Puppet Up! Uncensored," The Jim Henson Company's "Puppet Up!," TBS, 2006.

Appeared as Dylan, An American Family, UPN; and as Peter Richaman, Chris & Chris, Fox.

Television Work; Pilots:

(With Heather Morgan) Executive producer, Chicken or Beef?, Fox, c. 2005.

Stage Appearances:

Francy Kulp, Beverly Winwood Presents the Actors Showcase, Groundlings Theatre, Los Angeles, 2002.

Bob Sullivan and dad, The Break Up Notebook: The Lesbian Musical (musical), Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Village at Ed Gould Plaza, Los Angeles, 2005-2006.

The MisMatch Game, Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Renberg Theatre, Los Angeles, 2008.

Appeared in productions with the Groundlings in the Los Angeles area.

Major Tours:

Host and performer, Puppet Up!, various venues and comedy festivals, international cities, beginning 2005.

Stage Work:

Stage show director, Puppet Up!, various venues and comedy festivals, international cities, beginning 2005.

WRITINGS

Teleplays; Pilots:

(With Heather Morgan) Chicken or Beef?, Fox, c. 2005.

(With others) "Puppet Up! Uncensored," The Jim Henson Company's "Puppet Up!," TBS, 2006.

Writings for the Stage:

(With others) Puppet Up!, various venues and comedy festivals, international cities, beginning 2005.

Contributed material for the Groundlings (comedy troupe), Los Angeles.

Nonfiction:

Contributor to periodicals, including the Advocate.