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My Take
Jeff Garlin is, to me, the quintessential scene-stealer. A Chicago-born stand-up, he is forever Jeff Greene to me, Larry David's hapless sidekick on Curb Your Enthusiasm, anchoring all that improvised, prickly comedy with perfect timing. He went on to play the blustering dad on The Goldbergs, and across his career he has directed, written, and produced as well, a true craftsman of laughter. There is something oddly lovable about that big frame grumbling its way through a scene. I am drawn to actors who shine from the supporting slot rather than the marquee, and Garlin is exactly that kind of quiet favorite.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeff Garlin
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフ・ガーリン
- Reading
- じぇふ・がーりん
- Born
- June 5, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stand-up comedian / film director / film producer / screenwriter / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Nova High School
- University
- University of Miami
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Garlin born?
Born June 5, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Jeff Garlin from?
Jeff Garlin is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Jeff Garlin do?
Jeff Garlin works as stand-up comedian, film director, film producer, screenwriter, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.