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How French Stewart Went from Comedy Star to ‘TV Jail’ to a Surprising Dramatic Turn in ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’
The "3rd Rock from the Sun" alum says he went to "actor jail" for awhile and talks working with John Leguizmo and Barbie Ferreira in his new film.
Inspired by Laymon’s own personal experiences, the film stars Barbie Ferreira as Lily, a young woman who longs for a relationship with her biological father Robert/Bob Trevino (Stewart) despite the fact he’s completely self-centered and manipulative. Other notable roles included a lengthy run in L.A. and Chicago opposite Laurie Metcalfe in Justin Tanner’s raucous comedy “Voice Lessons” and dramatic turns in in shows like “Tesla: A Radio Play for the Stage.” He also began to break out of typecasting in television, with roles like the sadistic Chef Rudy in the sitcom “Mom.” More recently, he’s been seen in some unsavory parts: the abusive foster father in “Will Trent,” a psychotic teacher on “Deadly Class,” a Hannibal Lecter-esque serial killer on “NCIS.” Jokes the actor, “If it’s a comedy, I play vice principals.
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