Thomas McGowan (born July 26, 1959) is an American actor, known for his recurring roles on Frasier, as KACL station manager Kenny Daly; Everybody Loves Raymond, as Ray's friend Bernie; and on The War at Home, as Dave Gold's friend Joe. McGowan also appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm as a disgruntled fan of Larry's. He has also appeared as a sleazy tabloid editor in an episode of Disney Channel's Hannah Montana.
On Broadway he appeared in La Bête (1991), for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play. Off-Broadway, he won an OBIE Award for his performance in Nicky Silver's play THE FOOD CHAIN. He played the role of Pat Finley in the 1995 movie Heavyweights and the role of Patrick Fisher in the 2006 movie Twelve and Holding.
Attended Hofstra University
Graduated St. Rose High School, Belmar NJ Class of '77.
Graduated Yale School of Drama in 1988 with a Master of Fine Arts degree.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1991 Tony Award as Best Actor (Play) for "La Bête."
Had recurring roles on Everybody Loves Raymond and Frasier and currently has one on The War at Home.
