Laird Macintosh (born June 27, 1962) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known as the host of the

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program ''

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''. Among his credits is the television series ''

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'', on which he portrayed a Secret Service agent. He also appeared in the episode "Charlie and Jordan Go to Prison" on the

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''. Macintosh is a member of

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, a Los Angeles-based sketch and improv comedy troupe. Laird's real surname is Rattray, as he uses his mother's maiden name. His younger sister,

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, is also an actress.

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* 1972 births Living people American male television actors American game show hosts Participants in American reality television series Male actors from Evanston, Illinois Comedians from Evanston, Illinois American male comedians {{US-tv-actor-1970s-stub