Ian Gomez is an American actor who is best known for his roles in the television shows Cougar Town and The Drew Carey Show. He was born in 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in theater.
He began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in guest roles on several television shows. He landed his breakout role in 1996 when he was cast as Andy on The Drew Carey Show. He starred on Cougar Town from 2009 to 2015.
He has also appeared in several films, including My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Connie and Carla, and Larry Crowne. He is married to actress Nia Vardalos. They have one daughter together, Ilaria.
They separated in 2018 and finalized their divorce. Gomez is a talented actor with a long and successful career. He is known for his comedic timing and his ability to play a wide range of characters. He is also a dedicated husband and father.
His ex, Nia Vardalos is a Canadian actress, screenwriter, producer, and director. She is best known for starring in and writing the romantic comedy film My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), which garnered her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
Vardalos was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Greek-Canadian parents. She studied theater at the University of Toronto and the Second City improv troupe in Chicago. She began her career as a stand-up comedian and appeared in several television shows, including The Drew Carey Show and Suddenly Susan.
In 2002, Vardalos wrote and starred in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which was a huge commercial success. The film was based on her own experiences growing up in a Greek-American family. Vardalos won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Vardalos has since starred in several other films, including Connie and Carla (2004), I Hate Valentine’s Day (2009), and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016). She has also written and directed several films, including My Life in Ruins (2009) and Larry Crowne (2011).