Nicholas Bakay (; born October 8, 1959) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and sports commentator. He is known as the voice of Salem Saberhagen on ABC/The WB's Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Sabrina: The Animated Series, and Norbert Beaver on The Angry Beavers. He played Karl on the Fox sitcom 'Til Death as well as serving as a producer of the show. He was also one of the executive producers of the CBS sitcom Mom.

Early life Bakay was born on October 8, 1959, in Buffalo, New York, where he attended Nichols School. He graduated from Kenyon College in 1981. He has Hungarian roots (his surname means "from Baka").Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 7, 2010). "Kevin James And Adam Sandler Drive Nick Bakay Laugher 'Valet Guys' For Sony". Deadline Hollywood.

Career Bakay served as a writer of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, in which he also voiced Salem Saberhagen, a witch who has been transformed into the Spellman family's pet cat for trying to take over the world. Bakay also served as a writer for Sabrina: The Animated Series, providing his voice as Salem, as well. He was also the voice of Norbert on The Angry Beavers.

Bakay is a lifelong sports fan. He writes a weekly column for NFL.com called "Nick Bakay's Manly House of Football," as well as occasional columns for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. He appears on SportsCenter on ESPN Wednesday and Thursday mornings during NFL season, and has frequently done segments on NFL Total Access on NFL Network. Bakay also has guest hosted numerous episodes of Up Close and Talk2, as well as contributed to Jim Rome Is Burning and numerous other sports shows.

Early in his career he wrote the storylines for the Evil Clown Comics series, which appeared in National Lampoon magazine. From 1993 to 1994, he was a writer for the comedy sketch series, In Living Color, and appeared as Stu Dunfy, the host of the fictional game show, The Dirty Dozens. He worked at Comedy Central, writing and appearing on numerous shows, including Night After Night with Allan Havey, and Sports Monster.

Beginning in 2000, Bakay worked as a producer on the CBS hit comedy, The King of Queens, where he also wrote and acted in several episodes. He co-wrote Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) as well as its sequel, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015) with King of Queens star Kevin James.

In 2006, Bakay created, wrote, and voiced a cartoon for Comedy Central called The Adventures of Baxter and McGuire, which was nominated for an Emmy in the "Best Broadband Comedy" category.

From 2006 to 2010, Bakay served as a producer for and acted in the Fox comedy, 'Til Death.

In 2013, Bakay began as a producer for the series, Mom. Bakay also voiced the self-help radio announcer throughout the series.

Guest appearances Bakay has guest-starred on numerous TV sitcoms. He appeared on In Living Color in a semi-recurring role as Stu Dunfy, guest-host of the sketch, "The Dirty Dozens" (and other voice work). He also appeared on the Seinfeld episode, "The Smelly Car" where Bakay played Elaine's boyfriend.

Bakay was seen or heard on That '70s Show. In the episode "Ski Trip", Bakay played Gus, a gay truck driver attracted to Kelso. In another episode, he was the voice of Donna's journal. In "An Eric Forman Christmas", he was the voice of Santa Claus in Kelso's Rankin-Bass-modeled dream.

Bakay had numerous recurring roles (such as Father McDaniel, Gus and miscellaneous voice work) on The King of Queens, which he also served as a producer and writer on. In the sitcom Ellen, Bakay starred as bookstore employee Lloyd in the second seasons' tenth episode, alongside comedian Ellen DeGeneres.

He had a supporting role on two late night talk shows: Night After Night with Allan Havey and Dennis Miller's short-lived show.

Personal life Bakay has been married to his wife Robin, since February 20, 1994.

In 2009, Bakay sold his condo home in West Hollywood for $2 million. He now lives in the Hollywood Hills.

Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes1995Jury DutyRichard Hertz2001Not Another Teen MovieDiner CookUncredited2008The Adventures of Baxter & McGuire: The BossShort film 2011ZookeeperFrankySabrina & Salem: Together AgainSalem SaberhagenFunny or Die skit

Television YearTitleRoleNotes1988The EqualizerYellow Team Member Episode: "Endgame"1989–1992Night After Night with Allan Havey"Sidekick"/CohostComedy Channel 1993SeinfeldCarlEpisode: "The Smelly Car"Morning Man at 88.0TV movie1993–1994In Living ColorStu Dunfy6 episodes 1994Grace Under FireLoomis P. LemonEpisode: "A Car and a Kiss"She TVVariousEpisode: "Episode #1.2"EllenLloydEpisode: "Mrs. Koger"Murphy BrownReindeerEpisode: "Brown in Toyland" 1995CoachRockne DawsonEpisode: "Coach's Cornered"What's So Funny?Host4 episodesThe TV WheelVariousTV movie1996A Weekend in the CountryDr. RandallTV movie1996–1999ABC TGIFrowspan="5" Salem Saberhagen12 episodes1996–2003Sabrina the Teenage WitchMain Cast; 163 episodes 1997You WishEpisode: "Genie Without a Cause"Teen AngelEpisode: "One Dog Night"Boy Meets WorldEpisode: "No Guts, No Cory"1997–2003The Angry BeaversNorbert Foster Beaver / Pete / Forest Friends / Additional Voices (voice)Main Cast; 62 episodes 1998Exposed! Pro Wrestling's Greatest SecretsNarratorTV movieThe What a Idol StarJudge14 episodes1998–1999The Wonderful World of DisneySalem Saberhagen 2 episodes 1999It's Like, You Know...HarveyThe Brothers FlubAdditional Voices (voice)16 episodesSabrina Down UnderSalem SaberhagenTV movieSabrina: the Animated Series65 episodes1999–2001That '70s ShowSanta / Donna's Journal / Gus the Trucker3 episodes2000–2005The King of QueensGus / Father Melley / Father McDaniel / Home Center PA Announcer / Gil / Guy / Richard Nixon / Animal Channel Announcer / Sports Announcer / Theatre Usher11 episodes2001Reel ClassicsHost2004The SimpsonsSalem Saberhagen (voice)Episode: "Milhouse Doesn't Live Here Anymore"2007–2010'Til DeathKarl / Commercial Announcer12 episodes2013MomMan on Tape / Man's Voice2 episodes 2019OK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesWarlock (voice)Episode: "OK A.U.!"The Late Late Show with James CordenSalem SaberhagenEpisode: "Arnold Schwarzeneggar/Linda Hamilton"

Video games YearTitleRoleNotes1998Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Spellbound Salem Saberhagen 2000Sabrina, the Animated Series: Magical AdventureNicktoons RacingNorbertArchival recordings2023Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2Norbert

Production work YearFilmCredited as Notes Director Producer Writer 1992Night After Night2 episodesThe Dennis Miller Show5 episodes 1993Morning Man at 88.0TV movie 1993–1994In Living Color23 episodes 1994She TVEpisode: "Episode #1.2" 1995What's So Funny?4 episodesThe TV WheelTV movie 1996364 Girls a Year 1996–2000Sabrina the Teenage Witch 25 episodes (co-producer), 22 episodes (producer), 12 episodes (writer) 2000–2006The King of Queens118 episodes (consulting producer), 13 episodes (producer), 12 episodes (supervising producer), 5 episodes (writer) 2001Reel Classics 2006The Adventures of Baxter & McGuire 2006–2010'Til Death58 episodes (consulting producer), 2 episodes (writer) 2008The Adventures of Baxter & McGuire: The BossShort Film 2009Paul Blart: Mall CopDirected by Steve Carr 2011ZookeeperDirected by Frank Coraci 2012–2013Two and a Half Men8 episodes (consulting producer), episode: "Throgwarten Middle School Mysteries" (story), episode: "Another Night with Neil Diamond" (teleplay) 2013–2021Mom166 episodes (executive producer), 51 episodes (teleplay), 40 episodes (story), episode: "Tiny Dancer and an Impromptu Picnic" (director) 2015Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2Directed by Andy Fickman 2017-2021Young SheldonEpisode: "A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run", One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires 2018–2019The Kominsky Method16 episodes (consulting producer) 2019–2020Bob Hearts Abishola19 episodes (consulting producer) 2023 Bookie16 episodes (executive producer) 2025Leanne5 episodes (executive producer)

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