Jeff Garlin is an American comedian and actor best known for his role as Jeff Greene on the HBO sitcom ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. He is also well-known for his roles in Fox’s ‘Arrested Development,’ Netflix’s ‘ParaNorman,’ ‘Wall-E,’ and ‘Toy Story 3’. He is a multi-talented actor since he also writes, produces, does stand-up comedy, and directs.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Jeff Garlin |
| Nick Name | Jeff |
| Date Of Birth | June 05, 1962 |
| Age | 60 years old |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | TV actor |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 90 kg |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Black |
| Net Worth | $15 million |
Jeff Garlin Age & Early Life
Jeff Garlin was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 5, 1962, to parents Gene Garlin and Carole Garlin. His zodiac sign is Gemini, and he is 60 years old. His full name is Jeff Todd Garlin, and he is Jewish. Michael Garlin is his younger brother. He grew raised in Morton Grove, Illinois, alongside his brother. His father used to work for the Bilko family plumbing supply company. Garlin has always wanted to perform stand-up comedy. His earliest ambition was to become a comedian.
He went to Nelson Elementary School for his studies. He has had Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome since he was a toddler. When he was in sixth grade, his family relocated to South Florida. As a result, he enrolled at Nova High School in 1980. He graduated from there and afterward enrolled at Broward Community College, but he dropped out.
Jeff Garlin Height & Weight
Garlin is a tall guy who stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 90 kg. He also has dark brown hair and black eyes.
Jeff Garlin’s Net Worth
How much is Jeff Garlin’s net worth? Jeff Garlin’s net worth is predicted to be approximately $15 million as of 2023. He makes the most of his money as an actor. Similarly, he has done podcasts, writing, and stand-up comedy. His pay for each episode is roughly $84k.
Career
Garlin relocated from South Florida to Chicago in 1984 to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. He was given the opportunity to act with the comic company ‘The Second City,’ as well as work at the box office with Stephen Colbert. He was also Conan O’Brien’s (comedy writer) roommate. He later worked as a stage director and script editor for programs hosted by Denis Leary and Jon Stewart.
Garlin has acted in a number of films and television programs over his acting career. He began his acting career in 1983. He made his cinematic debut in the 1983 picture ‘Spring Break,’ but received no credit. Then, in 1992, he made his cinematic debut in ‘Straight Talk,’ a comedy. He has appeared in several additional films, including ‘RoboCop 3(1992),’ ‘Senseless(1998),’ ‘Run Ronnie Run! (2002),’ Sleepover(2004),’ ParaNorman(2012),’ Handsome(2017), and many more. He has also featured in a number of TV shows, including ‘Roseanne(1989), ‘Mad About You(1997), ‘Self Storage(2000), ‘King of the Hill(2002), ‘Campus Ladies(2006)’, ‘Family Guy(2014)’, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)’, and many others.
He has also won two Producers Guild Awards for Best Episodic Comedy for the TV series ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (2002 and 2004). Garlin is a writer in addition to being an actor. He published his first book, ‘My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World,’ on February 23, 2010. Garlin also presented a program called ‘By The Way, In Conversation with Jeff Garlin’. The program emphasized spontaneous conversations over conventional interviews.
Jeff Garlin Wife & Marriage
Who is Jeff Garlin’s wife? Jeff Garlin is divorced and unmarried right now. On July 24, 1994, he married Marla Beth Cahan. They initially met on the job, when Marla was his agent and he was a stand-up comedian. They began dating and eventually married.
The couple was blessed with a son in 1996. He was given the name James Garlin. Similarly, they were blessed with another son in 2000, whom they named Duke Garlin. However, the pair announced their divorce in 2019 after 25 years of marriage. He has said that they would remain friends even after their divorce and that he will always be there to support her.