Jeffrey Garlin is a well-known American stand-up comedian and actor. He is recognized for his roles as Murray Goldberg in the ABC sitcom "The Goldbergs" and Jeff Greene in the HBO sitcom "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Garlin has also appeared in other notable television shows, including "Mad About You" and "Arrested Development."
Jeffrey Garlin was born on June 5, 1962.
Jeff Garlin made his uncredited film debut as Gut Gut in the movie "Spring Break" (1983).
At 22 years old, Garlin moved to Chicago in 1984 to pursue stand-up comedy. He joined The Second City comedy troupe and worked with Stephen Colbert.
Garlin landed his first credited film role in Dolly Parton's comedy "Straight Talk" in 1992.
Jeff Garlin married Marla Beth Cahan on July 24, 1994.
In 1997 Garlin began his three-season run as Marvin on the NBC sitcom "Mad About You".
Garlin's role as Marvin on "Mad About You" ended in 1999 after three seasons.
Jeff Garlin made a cameo appearance in the film "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" in 1999.
In February 2000, before filming "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Garlin suffered a stroke at age 37, resulting in noticeable speech difficulties during early episodes of the show.
Garlin appeared in Steven Soderbergh's film "Full Frontal" in 2002.
Jeff Garlin appeared in the film "Daddy Day Care" in 2003.
Garlin had a minor role in the film "Fun with Dick and Jane" in 2005.
Garlin's directorial debut "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2006, receiving favorable reviews.
Jeff Garlin directed "This Filthy World", a one-man show performed by director John Waters, in 2006.
September 2007 marked the release of "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With", Garlin's directorial debut film which he also wrote.
Garlin revealed in his book that he voted for Barack Obama in the 2008 election.
Garlin voiced the character B. McCrea, the captain of the Axiom spaceship, in the animated film "WALL-E" in 2008.
Jeff Garlin took on the roles of Stan in "The Rocker" and Ed Lawson in "Strange Wilderness", both released in 2008.
After Conan O'Brien's departure from "The Tonight Show" in 2010, Garlin publicly stated he would no longer appear on the show, demonstrating his loyalty to O'Brien.
Garlin lent his voice to the Disney/Pixar film "Toy Story 3" and played Sid in the comedy action film "The Bounty Hunter", both released in 2010.
Garlin released his memoir, "My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World", documenting his journey to reduce his carbon footprint in 2010.
In a 2011 interview, Garlin candidly discussed his struggles with food and weight, comparing his approach to that of an addict.
Inspired by his sons' Little League experiences, Garlin directed his second film, "Dealin' with Idiots", in July 2013. The film was entirely improvised.
The ABC sitcom "The Goldbergs", starring Garlin as Murray Goldberg, premiered on September 24, 2013.
Garlin served as executive producer for the documentary "Finding Vivian Maier", released in 2013.
Garlin played Ed Burch in the film "Laggies", released in 2014.
Garlin's podcast "By the Way, In Conversation with Jeff Garlin", featuring unscripted conversations with guests, aired its last episode in February 2015.
In March 2018, Garlin lent his voice to the audiobook "A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo".
Garlin and Marla Beth Cahan announced their intention to divorce in September 2018.
Garlin revealed his role in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" in October 2019.
Allegations of misconduct against Garlin on the set of "The Goldbergs" were initially reported in November 2019, leading to an HR investigation.
Garlin appeared as Junn Gobint in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker", released on December 20, 2019.
Garlin confirmed that his divorce proceedings with Marla Beth Cahan were nearing completion in March 2020.
Garlin appeared as a guest DJ on SiriusXM's Tom Petty Radio in August 2020.
On December 3, 2021, "Vanity Fair" published an article revealing a three-year investigation into Garlin's alleged pattern of verbal and physical misconduct on the set of "The Goldbergs", including inappropriate language and unwanted physical contact.
Garlin's departure from "The Goldbergs" was officially announced on December 15, 2021, characterized as a mutual decision.
Following misconduct allegations and HR investigations, Garlin left "The Goldbergs" in December 2021. His character continued to appear for the rest of the season using outtakes, a stand-in, and CGI, before being written out.
Beginning in early 2021 Garlin has been dating editor Sari Tracht.
On September 20, 2022, Garlin publicly shared his struggle with bipolar disorder, emphasizing its challenges.
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