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Stefan Gentiles is a warden of Orange County Prison
Actor: James Lipton — First Appearance: "Staff Infection" — Last Appearance: "Prison Break-In"

Character history

Season one

Stefan Gentiles replaced James Buck as warden of Orange County Prison for unknown reasons. When Tobias wanted to research the role of Frightened Inmate #2 he asked Warden Gentiles to be admitted to the same cell as George Bluth. The warden obliged under one condition—that Tobias give Carl Weathers a copy of the warden's New Warden screenplay. ("Staff Infection")

While overseeing a chain-gang, Warden Gentiles praised George Bluth on his Caged Wisdom video and blooper reel. ("Altar Egos")

When Tobias was traded to White Power Bill by George for a pack of cigarettes, Tobias complained to Warden Gentiles. The warden told him that White Power Bill was fear incarnate, and the best person to learn about true fear from. ("Missing Kitty")

Season three

Warden Gentiles wrongfully incarcerated Oscar Bluth, believing him to be George Bluth. This costs Gentiles a promotion and provides inspiration for the plot of his rewrite of New Warden. The warden is infatuated with Lucille Bluth, but his attempts at seduction fall short. She does provide him with creative inspiration, such as suggesting he use 'chlamydia' instead of 'crabs'. To win her affection he lets the Bluth family hold their Graft Versus Host charity ball in the prison. ("Prison Break-In")

Trivia

Warden Gentiles reveals that he has only ever called one man a coward: Brian Doyle-Murray (Bill Murray's brother). ("Missing Kitty")
Warden Gentiles is portrayed by James Lipton, best known for hosting Inside the Actor's Studio where he interviews famous actors for an audience of acting students. Arrested Development is Lipton's first return to film or television acting in 50 years. His last appearance was a 1954 episode of Molly.