Barney is the manager of the local Howdy's Market where Jimmy and Sabrina work. Shaped by a past weight battle and his wife leaving him, Barney finds solace in his precious toy collection. He also takes pride in his work at the grocery store and tries hard to establish a sense of community and morale among his fellow grocery workers, whether it be inspiring them to compete in a commercial competition, or having them dress in holiday outfits to spread joy around the Market.
Gregg Binkley was born and raised in Topeka, KS. After receiving a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas, he set out to Hollywood to pursue his dream of being a successful actor.
Once he arrived in California, Binkley quickly began booking film and TV roles. He appeared in Mel Brooks' "Dracula Dead and Loving It," the Coen brothers' "The Man Who Wasn't There" and Clint Eastwood's "The Changeling." He guest-starred on "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation," "Malcolm in the Middle," "Wizards of Waverly Place," "Gilmore Girls" and many other shows. He may be best known for his recurring role as "Kenny" on "My Name is Earl," where he worked with Greg Garcia. Earlier, he recurred on "Yes, Dear."
Binkley is also known for playing Don Knotts in "Behind the Camera: Three's Company," as well as portraying "Barney Fife, Jr." on "Into the Night with Rick Dees." Binkley was a Del Taco spokesperson from 2000-2006, where he played "Dan" in the popular television campaign.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.