The multi-talented Jeff Garlin has honed a successful career encompassing writing, producing, directing, acting and stand-up comedy, all from his beginnings at the famed Second City in his hometown of Chicago. Influenced by the comedians of his childhood (such as Richard Pryor, Woody Allen and Shelley Berman), Garlin enjoys telling stories, exploring his personal foibles and exposing his innermost thoughts for all to hear.
Garlin both co-stars and executive produces the critically acclaimed HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm." The unique comedy, which is one of the rare television shows to become part of the national zeitgeist, stars "Seinfeld" creator Larry David with Garlin portraying his loyal manager. The series won the Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy, The Danny Thomas Producer of the Year Award from the Producers Guild of America, and the AFI comedy series of the year award. Garlin was also a series regular for three seasons on "Mad About You" in the role of Marvin and has made appearances on many other shows such as “Arrested Development” and Comedy Central’s “Crank Yankers.” He has also been in several feature films, including “Daddy Day Care” with Eddie Murphy, and had his own self-titled half-hour special on HBO.
Garlin has written and starred in three critically acclaimed solo shows ("I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With," "Uncomplicated" and "Concentrated"), and has directed "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and both Jon Stewart ("Unleavened") and Denis Leary ("Lock-n-Load") in their HBO specials.
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