Before Breaking Bad, Jonathan Banks Starred In A Forgotten '90s Sitcom
Jonathan Banks may have made his name as a tough, no-nonsense antihero, but his roots lie in comedy - and he even spent some time in the world of sitcoms.
Before he became a household name for his role in "Breaking Bad," renowned actor Jonathan Banks carved out a career in comedy. Banks starred in a short-lived sitcom titled "Fired Up," alongside Sharon Lawrence and Leah Remini. The show revolved around a boss and her assistant, who were fired from their jobs and decided to start a business together.
Despite the involvement of talented actors like Banks, the show was met with critical failure. Initially, the ratings were strong, likely due to its placement after "Seinfeld." However, when the timeslot changed, the ratings plummeted, leading to the show's cancellation after its second season. In "Fired Up," Banks played Guy Mann, a bar owner who continually pursued Sharon Lawrence's character.
This role marked one of Banks' early forays into comedy, a genre he would go on to excel in. Prior to "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," Banks had also appeared in several comedic films, including "Airplane" and "Stir Crazy." His comedic talents continued to shine even after his time on "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."
Banks briefly worked on "Community," a critically acclaimed sitcom, before returning to comedy later in his career, now as a voice actor on shows like "F is for Family" and "Kite Man: Hell Yeah." It seems Banks is equally at home in comedic roles as he is in gritty, dramatic ones. Perhaps, if it hadn't been for a scheduling conflict with "How I Met Your Mother," he might be remembered more as a comedic actor.
Written by urgent.news from TVLine's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
