© 2024 University of Missouri - KBIA
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

This Comedian's Life, Ep. 06: Patrick Renna

Getty Images

Boston-born character actor Patrick Renna is best known for his role as Hamilton "Ham" Porter in the iconic 1993 baseball film The Sandlot. Since then, Patrick has kept busy in films like Son in Law, The Big Green, and  Fear, Inc., which recently premiered at the 2016  Tribeca Film Festival. Last year, Patrick starred in and produced the independent film Bad Roomies. This Comedian's Life talked to Patrick about his early success as a child actor, his iconic line in The Sandlot, and his most intimidating audition ever. 

Born and raised in Columbia, Steve has always been interested in the stories that concern Mid-Missourians. After ten years as an actor/improvisor in Chicago and Los Angeles, Steve is happy to return home and attend the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri. In Columbia, Steve has been a commercial spokesman for several spots on ABC 17/FOX 22. He also serves as a guest host for Accent on Swing on 89.5 KOPN.