Jeff Garlin
Jeff Garlin
Jeffrey Todd "Jeff" Garlinis an American comedian, actor, producer, voice artist, director, writer, podcast host and author. He has acted in many television shows and some movies, is an expert in magic, and is known for his role as Jeff Greene on the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm, for which he was nominated for seven Emmys in his role as Executive Producer, and two wins for Producing from the PGAs. He currently stars in the ABC sitcom, The Goldbergs...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth5 June 1962
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States of America
First off, I don't do self-deprecation comedy based on being fat. I would always talk about it honestly. Secondly, I don't care how much I weigh.
I've avoided doing network shows because I don't think they're true to real families.
Directing is really my favorite thing to do, but if I never directed again, I'd be okay if all the work I did was good.
I was very specific as to what the special would be because I had just directed Jon and Dennis. The difference was that mine included a lot more stand-up and Larry's included more behind-the-scenes.
I don't care what I do - act, stand-up, write, direct - it doesn't matter as long as I'm being creative and it's good work.
Certainly early on, I kind of modeled myself after Steve Martin and Bill Murray. I would imitate them sometimes.
I have gone to many theaters where it is so unpleasant with the commercials before the movie, the volume, and the disrespect of the filmgoers. So I understand people not wanting to go to the theater.
She makes every scene she's in better, ... I'm sorry if that's boring, but she's a rock. She's just that fantastic.
My kids have played soccer and baseball and basketball, and the parents who come to games are always saying and doing things that are just wildly inappropriate.
Whenever I meet someone who's talented, I always want to write something for them!
Why do I want to be challenged or have challenges? That's why I don't go climb mountains.
For me, baseball is more comparable to chess than it is to hockey.
Forget 'full of myself,' I'm not remotely impressed with myself.
Parents have got to chill out. Let your kid eat dirt - they're gonna be fine!