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
The reality is [in] any emotional situation, a compulsive eater eats or an alcoholic drinks. What people misunderstand is that when you're a compulsive overeater, you don't just eat when things are bad. You eat when you feel anything.
I felt very comfortable about myself when I was much heavier. I feel much better about myself from being fit.
The worst kind of idiot is the one who doesn't think they're an idiot.
Comedians sometimes forget that there's an audience. You gotta be conscious that you're performing for other human beings.
I don't think he knows ... Until something hits him, whether writing a book or movie, or being in a movie, he wants to play golf, and be with his family. He's blessed that way.
In my stand-up, I generally improvise from an outline.
I like independent movies, documentaries. There's not a lot of movies that are commercially made that I dig.
I like raconteurs; I like conversation. I liked the 'Tonight Show' when it was 90 minutes, I like when people aren't plugging things per se, and they're just in the moment being interesting.
I do love directing. It's probably my favorite thing that I do.
I'm a freak for great movies. I love movies.