Will Sasso is a comedic actor and podcaster known for his work in sketch comedy, film, and television. After gaining widespread recognition for his five-season tenure on FOX’s sketch comedy series Mad TV, Will Sasso became a prominent comedic actor known for his versatile character work. Joining the cast in 1997 and remaining until 2002, Sasso created memorable original characters such as ‘Paul Timberman’ and delivered acclaimed impressions of public figures including Bill Clinton, Kenny Rogers, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steven Seagal, and Randy Newman. This breakthrough followed an impactful five-season run as Derek Wakaluk on the Canadian dramatic series Madison from 1993 to 1997, which honed his acting and improvisational skills.
In 2006, he hosted the Canadian Comedy Awards, showcasing his comedic versatility. A decade after Mad TV, Sasso took on the iconic role of Curly Howard in the 2012 feature film The Three Stooges, which brought the classic characters to a new generation. Sasso continued to expand his presence across various media, including an early foray into digital content with popular Vine videos beginning in 2013. He later took on the recurring role of Ben Burns in the acclaimed comedy series Loudermilk, which premiered in 2016.
Looking ahead, he is set to reprise his role as Jim McAllister in the highly anticipated spinoff series Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, slated for release in 2024, confirming his continued presence in beloved television franchises.