Jeff Ross

Date of Birth: September 13, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Jeff Ross, born Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz, is an American stand-up comedian, writer, director, and actor, best known for his work on the Comedy Central Roasts. Ross was born in Springfield, New Jersey, and grew up in a Jewish family. He graduated from Jonathan Dayton High School and later attended Boston University, where he majored in broadcasting and film. Ross began his career in stand-up comedy in the early 1990s and quickly became known for his sharp wit and fearless approach to roasting celebrities. His big break came in 1995 when he was invited to participate in the New York Friars Club Roast of Steven Seagal. Since then, he has become a fixture in the world of roasts, earning the nickname “The Roastmaster General.” In addition to his work on roasts, Jeff Ross has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including “The Aristocrats,” “Comedy Central Presents,” and “Weeds.” He also hosted “The Burn with Jeff Ross” on Comedy Central from 2012 to 2013, where he provided humorous commentary on current events. Ross is also an author, having penned the memoir “I Only Roast the Ones I Love: Busting Balls Without Burning Bridges.”

5 Interesting Facts about Jeff Ross

1. Jeff Ross is known for roasting both celebrities and inmates, having performed in several prisons across the United States.

2. He has participated in over a dozen Comedy Central Roasts, roasting celebrities like Pamela Anderson, Donald Trump, and Justin Bieber.

3. Ross has a tattoo of a microphone on his arm, symbolizing his career in comedy.

4. He has a strong presence in the New York comedy scene and often performs at the Comedy Cellar.

5. Jeff Ross once roasted prisoners at the Brazos County Jail in Texas, which was featured in his special “Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live at Brazos County Jail.”