Ethan Suplee

Ethan Suplee is an American actor whose career spans more than three decades and includes a wide range of comedic and dramatic roles in film and television. The son of two actors who met performing summer stock theater and appeared on Broadway, Suplee was introduced to acting at an early age. Encouraged by childhood friend Giovanni Ribisi, he began taking acting classes as a teenager and soon secured a recurring role as Frankie on the ABC sitcom "Boy Meets World," appearing for several seasons before moving into feature films.

Suplee's film career gained momentum when director Kevin Smith cast him in "Mallrats," beginning a creative partnership that also included "Chasing Amy" and "Dogma." He demonstrated his range as a performer with a dramatic role in Tony Kaye's "American History X." Suplee reached mainstream audiences with his portrayal of Louie Lastik in Disney's "Remember the Titans," a performance that earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. He continued to build his dramatic résumé with roles in "Blow," "Cold Mountain," "The Butterfly Effect," and "The Wolf of Wall Street."

On television, Suplee is known for his role as Randy Hickey on the Fox comedy "My Name Is Earl," for which he received a Golden Nymph nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. He has also appeared in the Netflix sitcom "The Ranch" and the Hulu series "Chance," further demonstrating his versatility across genres.

In addition to his acting career, Suplee is recognized as a public voice on health, identity, and personal transformation. Having discussed his lifelong struggle with weight and significant weight loss, he launched the podcast "American Glutton," where he interviews experts and individuals about dieting, fitness, and the psychology of change. The podcast reflects his perspective that transformation involves both mental and physical challenges, and his candid approach has resonated with a broad audience interested in health and wellness. Suplee's experience in Hollywood and his personal insights contribute to his presence both on screen and as a podcast host.