History of Jeff Garlin in Timeline

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."

June 5, 1962: Jeff Garlin is born

Jeffrey Garlin was born on June 5, 1962.

1980: High School Graduation and Move to Florida

In 1980, Garlin graduated from Nova High School in Davie, Florida. He then attended Broward Community College before studying film at the University of Miami, where he started performing stand-up comedy.

1983: Film Debut in "Spring Break"

Jeff Garlin made his uncredited film debut as Gut Gut in the movie "Spring Break" (1983).

1984: Move to Chicago and Start in Comedy

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.

1992: First Credited Film Role

Garlin landed his first credited film role in Dolly Parton's comedy "Straight Talk" in 1992.

July 24, 1994: Marriage to Marla Beth Cahan

Jeff Garlin married Marla Beth Cahan on July 24, 1994.

1997: Start of "Mad About You" Role

In 1997 Garlin began his three-season run as Marvin on the NBC sitcom "Mad About You".

1999: End of "Mad About You" Role

Garlin's role as Marvin on "Mad About You" ended in 1999 after three seasons.

1999: Cameo in "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me"

Jeff Garlin made a cameo appearance in the film "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" in 1999.

February 2000: Health Challenges: Stroke and Slurred Speech

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.

2002: Appearance in "Full Frontal"

Garlin appeared in Steven Soderbergh's film "Full Frontal" in 2002.

2003: Role in "Daddy Day Care"

Jeff Garlin appeared in the film "Daddy Day Care" in 2003.

2005: Role in "Fun with Dick and Jane"

Garlin had a minor role in the film "Fun with Dick and Jane" in 2005.

2006: Premiere of "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With" at Tribeca Film Festival

Garlin's directorial debut "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2006, receiving favorable reviews.

2006: Direction of John Waters' One-Man Show

Jeff Garlin directed "This Filthy World", a one-man show performed by director John Waters, in 2006.

September 2007: Release of Directorial Debut "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With"

September 2007 marked the release of "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With", Garlin's directorial debut film which he also wrote.

2008: Political Support for Barack Obama

Garlin revealed in his book that he voted for Barack Obama in the 2008 election.

2008: Voice Role in "WALL-E"

Garlin voiced the character B. McCrea, the captain of the Axiom spaceship, in the animated film "WALL-E" in 2008.

2008: Roles in "The Rocker" and "Strange Wilderness"

Jeff Garlin took on the roles of Stan in "The Rocker" and Ed Lawson in "Strange Wilderness", both released in 2008.

2010: Support for Conan O'Brien

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.

2010: Voice Role in "Toy Story 3" and Role in "The Bounty Hunter"

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.

2010: Publication of "My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World"

Garlin released his memoir, "My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World", documenting his journey to reduce his carbon footprint in 2010.

2011: Openness About Food and Weight Struggles

In a 2011 interview, Garlin candidly discussed his struggles with food and weight, comparing his approach to that of an addict.

July 2013: Direction of "Dealin' with Idiots"

Inspired by his sons' Little League experiences, Garlin directed his second film, "Dealin' with Idiots", in July 2013. The film was entirely improvised.

September 24, 2013: Premiere of "The Goldbergs"

The ABC sitcom "The Goldbergs", starring Garlin as Murray Goldberg, premiered on September 24, 2013.

2013: Executive Producer of "Finding Vivian Maier"

Garlin served as executive producer for the documentary "Finding Vivian Maier", released in 2013.

2014: Role in "Laggies"

Garlin played Ed Burch in the film "Laggies", released in 2014.

February 2015: End of Podcast "By the Way, In Conversation with Jeff Garlin"

Garlin's podcast "By the Way, In Conversation with Jeff Garlin", featuring unscripted conversations with guests, aired its last episode in February 2015.

March 2018: Voice Role in Audiobook "A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo"

In March 2018, Garlin lent his voice to the audiobook "A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo".

September 2018: Announcement of Divorce from Marla Beth Cahan

Garlin and Marla Beth Cahan announced their intention to divorce in September 2018.

October 2019: Announcement of Role in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Garlin revealed his role in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" in October 2019.

November 2019: Misconduct Allegations Surface

Allegations of misconduct against Garlin on the set of "The Goldbergs" were initially reported in November 2019, leading to an HR investigation.

December 20, 2019: Role in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Garlin appeared as Junn Gobint in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker", released on December 20, 2019.

March 2020: Finalization of Divorce

Garlin confirmed that his divorce proceedings with Marla Beth Cahan were nearing completion in March 2020.

August 2020: Guest DJ on SiriusXM's Tom Petty Radio

Garlin appeared as a guest DJ on SiriusXM's Tom Petty Radio in August 2020.

December 3, 2021: "Vanity Fair" Article Details Misconduct Allegations

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.

December 15, 2021: Official Departure from "The Goldbergs" Announced

Garlin's departure from "The Goldbergs" was officially announced on December 15, 2021, characterized as a mutual decision.

December 2021: Departure from "The Goldbergs"

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.