Jeff Garlin

Jeff Garlin is a famous comedian, actor, and writer. As a comedian, he focuses on making people laugh, whether it is through stand-up comedy, verbal comedy, or slapstick comedy. He became inspired to become a comedian at the age of eight after seeing Jimmy Durante perform in Chicago.

Similarly, he gained popularity in the film industry after appearing in the Tv series Curb Your Enthusiasm which was directed by Robert B. Weide. In that movie, he played the role of Jeff Greene and presented his outstanding acting skills. 

When Was Jeff Garlin Born?

Jeff Garlin was born on Jon June 5， 1962， in Chicago， Illinois， the United States. He spent his childhood days in Morton Grove, Illinois. He is the youngest child of Gene Garlin and Carole Crafton Garlin. His mother used to perform in a local theater, and his father ran a company called Bilko that sold plumbing supplies. He has a younger brother called Michael. Jeff Garlin. 

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Jeff belongs of American nationality and is of Jewish ethnicity. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Likewise, to complete his school education, he attended different schools like Hebrew school followed by Melzer Elementary School. After that, his family moved to South Florida when he was in sixth grade. Then, in south Florida, he joined Nova High School. Then he began studying film at the University of Miami, where he also started doing stand-up comedy.

How Did Jeff Garlin Begin His Career?

When Jeff Garlin was young, his dream was to become a comedian. When he was 22 years old, Garlin returned to Chicago in 1984 in order to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. He then performed with the Second City comedy group. He also collaborated with Stephen Colber at the box office. He is also an actor in addition to being a comedian. He has performed in a number of Tv movies and series like Roseanne, Dear John, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, The Wonderful World of Disney, The Michael Richards Show, Three Sisters, The Jeff Garlin Program, etc.

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However, he gained the attention of the public after portraying in the Tv series directed by Robert B. Weide called Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also made an appearance in the Tv series called The Goldbergs as the lead character Murray Goldberg. Similarly, he also published a book named My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World in 2010 in which he has shared his weight loss journey. 

Who Is Jeff Garlin Married To?

Jeff Garlin married Marla Beth Cahan on 24 July 1994. Marla Beth Cahan is a successful casting director. A few of the projects she has cast include Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm TV movie, The Office, The 40-year-old Virgin, Playing House, etc. According to the wiki, Jeff proposed to Marla to marry him during a Neil Diamond concert and the couple finally tied the knot on 24 July 1994.

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However, their married life didn’t last long and after 24 years of togetherness on September 4, 2018, the couple filed for divorce. The reason behind their separation is the lack of compatibility. Similarly, Jeff shared two children with his ex-wife Marla Beth Cahan. Their first son James Garlin was born in 1996 and is now 26 years old. Their second son Duke Garlin was born in 2000.

What Is The Net Worth Of Jeff Garlin?

According to celebritynetworth, Jeff Garlin has a net worth of $20 Million. He earns most of his income through his successful acting and comedic career. Garlin earned a sizable amount of $84,000 salary per episode on season two of The Goldbergs.

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What Are The Physical Stats Of Jeff Garlin?

Jeff stands at the height of 6 feet 1 inch tall and has the body weight of around 75 kg. His hair color is blonde and has hazel colored eyes. As of now, he focuses on eating healthy foods that include green vegetables to maintain his body weight and live a healthy lifestyle.

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