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1 photos Mitch Rouse

"Gary"

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Mitch Rouse, a veteran in the world of improvisation, grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, home of the atomic bomb. After a short stint in college, almost three months, Rouse dropped out and moved to Chicago, where he studied improvisation under the late, great Del Close. He was then asked to join the stage of Chicago's famed, Second City Theatre, where he wrote and performed several shows.

Rouse then moved to New York, to perform in the David Sedaris play "Stiches," at La Mama Theatre. It was while in New York, that Mitch teamed up with Second City alum, Stephen Colbert to create and star in "Exit 57," Comedy Central's first original half-hour, sketch comedy series. It ran for two seasons and received five Cable Ace Award nominations, including Best Actor (Rouse) and Best Writing for a comedy series. Rouse is also well known for creating and appearing in the cult-hit "Strangers With Candy." The network's first half-hour, scripted series, which also went on to become a feature film.

Some of his other television appearances include "RENO 911!," "According to Jim," "Spin City," and "The Secret Lives of Men." He has appeared in many hit feature films, including "Rudy," "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," "Friends With Money," and most recently, the Farrelly Brother's "Heartbreak Kid."

Rouse wrote and directed the 2004 dark comedy, "Employee of the Month," starring Matt Dillon, Steve Zahn, and Christina Applegate. "Employee" premiered at The Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews. He also wrote the hit Paramount Pictures comedy "Without a Paddle," starring Seth Green. During his spare time, Rouse wishes he had more spare time.

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