Date of Birth: June 5, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Jeff Garlin is an American comedian, actor, voice artist, director, producer, and writer, best known for his role as Jeff Greene on the HBO show “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Garlin developed an early interest in comedy and began performing stand-up while still in college. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1980s to pursue a career in comedy and television. Garlin’s big break came when he was cast in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” alongside Larry David in 2000. The show became a critical and commercial success, solidifying Garlin’s status as a prominent figure in the comedy world. Besides “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” he is also known for his role as Murray Goldberg in the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs.” In addition to acting, Garlin has a notable career in voice work, having voiced characters in animated films such as “Toy Story 3” and “ParaNorman.” He has also directed several episodes of television shows and his own comedy specials. Throughout his career, Jeff Garlin has been recognized for his unique sense of humor, improvisational skills, and contributions to the comedy genre.
5 Interesting Facts about Jeff Garlin
1. Jeff Garlin was diagnosed with a heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome at a young age.
2. He dropped out of the University of Miami to pursue a career in comedy.
3. Garlin co-wrote and directed the 2006 film “I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With.”
4. He has been a member of the Chicago comedy troupe “The Second City.”
5. Garlin has published a memoir titled “My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jeff Garlin
1. “Comedy is the most honest art form.”
2. “I love improvisation. The idea of doing spontaneous things in front of an audience is amazing.”
3. “You can’t be funny without being honest.”
4. “I love being a dad. That’s my favorite thing in the world.”
5. “I’m just a guy who loves comedy and loves to make people laugh.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$15 million
Children
Jeff Garlin has two sons, James Garlin and Duke Garlin, with his ex-wife Marla Beth Cahan.
Relevant Links
1. [Jeff Garlin on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0307531/
2. [Jeff Garlin’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/JeffGarlin
3. [Jeff Garlin’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Garlin
5. [Jeff Garlin on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”](https://www.hbo.com/curb-your-enthusiasm
