Jeff Garlin facts for kids
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| Born | June 5, 1962 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Education | University of Miami |
| Years active | 1983–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Jeffrey Garlin (born June 5, 1962) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is famous for playing Jeff Greene on the TV show Curb Your Enthusiasm and the dad, Murray Goldberg, on the sitcom The Goldbergs.
Garlin is also known for his voice acting. He was the voice of Captain B. McCrea in the Pixar movie WALL-E and the unicorn Buttercup in Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4. He has appeared in many other movies and TV shows, including Arrested Development and ParaNorman.
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Early Life and Education
Jeff Garlin was born in Chicago, Illinois. His family later moved to Morton Grove, Illinois. His father owned a plumbing supply business, and his mother was involved in local theater.
Garlin knew he wanted to be a comedian from the age of eight. He was inspired after seeing the famous performer Jimmy Durante. As a kid, he enjoyed playing sports. He had to stop after doctors found he had Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome, a condition that affects the heart.
His family moved to South Florida when he was in sixth grade. After graduating from Nova High School in 1980, he went to Broward Community College. He then studied film at the University of Miami, which is where he first started performing stand-up comedy.
Comedy and Acting Career
Starting in Comedy
In 1984, at age 22, Garlin moved back to Chicago to become a professional comedian. He joined the famous comedy group The Second City. While working there, he was briefly roommates with Conan O'Brien, who later became a famous talk show host.
Garlin also helped other comedians like Denis Leary and Jon Stewart by directing their shows and editing their scripts. He did similar work with Larry David, who would later create Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Famous Roles in TV and Film
Garlin has acted in many popular TV shows. From 1997 to 1999, he played Marvin on the show Mad About You. His most famous roles are on Curb Your Enthusiasm, where he plays Larry David's manager and best friend, and The Goldbergs, where he played the family's father, Murray.
In 2021, Garlin left The Goldbergs during its ninth season after reports that his behavior on set made some people uncomfortable. His character later appeared in the show using older footage and computer effects before being written out of the story.
Garlin has also been in many movies. He voiced the friendly unicorn Buttercup in Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4. He was also the voice of the captain of the spaceship Axiom in the Disney/Pixar movie WALL-E. He even had a small part in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
In 2006, he wrote and directed his own movie called I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With. He later directed another movie in 2013 called Dealin' with Idiots, which was inspired by his sons' experiences in Little League baseball.
Personal Life
Garlin was married to Marla Cahan from 1994 to 2020, and they have two sons. He is a huge sports fan and loves the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears.
For a while, Garlin lived with talk show host Conan O'Brien. O'Brien has joked that Garlin would sometimes wake him up in the middle of the night to practice comedy skits. A fun fact is that the dog who played the family pet on The Goldbergs is Garlin's real-life dog.
Health
When he was in his late 20s, Garlin had surgery to fix his heart condition, Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome. In 2000, at age 37, he had a stroke, but he recovered.
In 2022, Garlin shared that he has bipolar disorder, a condition that can affect a person's mood and energy levels. He has said that practicing transcendental meditation helps him.
See also
In Spanish: Jeff Garlin para niños
