People keep telling us, that they didn't know when they were booking tickets for it, but afterwards they say that they've had no sense that they were watching an old fashioned play.

He has also appeared on The Cosby Show Saturday Night Live 3rd Rock from the Sun Law & Order and Lights Out. Career
Irwin created a run of highly regarded stage shows that incorporated elements of clowning often in collaboration with composer Doug Skinner. 2008 saw Irwin receive a CFCA Award nomination for "Best Supporting Actor" for his role in Rachel Getting Married.

He is known by children as Mr. William Mills "Bill" Irwin (born April 11 1950) is an American actor and clown noted for his contribution to the renaissance of American circus during the 1970s.