History of Jeff Ross in Timeline
Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz, known as Jeff Ross, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, and producer. He is often called the "Roastmaster General" due to his prominent role in insult comedy, specifically his frequent appearances in celebrity roasts for the New York Friars Club, Comedy Central Roasts, and Netflix's Historical Roasts. The Chicago Tribune likened him to Don Rickles in 2009. Ross's directorial debut, the documentary "Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie," won Best Film at the Comedia film festival in Montreal's Just for Laughs comedy festival.
4 hours ago : Jeff Ross Announces Broadway Debut with 'Take a Banana for the Ride' Show
Comedian Jeff Ross is set to make his Broadway debut this summer with his one-man show, 'Take a Banana for the Ride.' Ross, known as the Roastmaster, will perform at a Broadway venue.
September 13, 1965: Birth of Jeffrey Ross
On September 13, 1965, Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz, known as Jeff Ross, was born. He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, and producer.
1987: Ross Graduates from Boston University
In 1987, Ross graduated from the Boston University College of Communication, having majored in broadcasting and film with a minor in political science.
1989: Ross Begins Stand-up
In 1989, Jeff Ross started his career in stand-up comedy after taking a comedy class.
1994: Ross appeared on A&E's An Evening at the Improv
In 1994, Jeff Ross appeared on A&E's show "An Evening at the Improv".
1995: Ross Performs at Iconic Clubs and Roasts Steven Seagal
In 1995, Jeff Ross began performing at renowned New York clubs such as the Comedy Cellar and Stand Up NY. That same year, he was invited to participate in a roast of actor Steven Seagal by the New York Friars Club.
1996: Ross's acting role in Celtic Pride
Jeff Ross had a small part in the 1996 comedy film "Celtic Pride".
1998: Friars Club Roast Televised on Comedy Central
In 1998, The Friars Club's first televised event, the roast of Drew Carey, was broadcast on Comedy Central.
1999: Turning Point in Roasting Career
In 1999, Jeff Ross credits a joke at the roast of Jerry Stiller, specifically one at the expense of Bea Arthur and Sandra Bernhard, for elevating his roasting career. Jimmy Kimmel also hired Ross as a writer on The Man Show that year.
2000: Ross Writes for Billy Crystal at the Oscars
In 2000, Jeff Ross wrote some of the punchlines for Billy Crystal's monologue at the Oscars.
2002: Ross Claims Relationship Began
Jeff Ross claimed that his relationship with Jessica Radtke did not begin until 2002, when Radtke was an adult, disputing allegations that it started when she was a minor.
2003: Comedy Central begins producing Celebrity Roasts
In 2003, Comedy Central began producing their own celebrity roasts.
2003: Ross Travels to Iraq
In 2003, Jeff Ross first traveled to Iraq as part of a comedy tour hosted by Drew Carey.
2003: Ross in Stuck on You
Jeff Ross played a security guard in the 2003 film "Stuck on You".
2004: Ross Competes in Celebrity Poker Showdown
In 2004, Jeff Ross participated in the third tournament of Celebrity Poker Showdown but lost in his first match.
2004: Ross's role in Along Came Polly
In 2004, Jeff Ross played a wedding band leader in the film "Along Came Polly".
2005: Ross Appears in The Aristocrats
In 2005, Jeff Ross appeared in the documentary "The Aristocrats" about the famous dirty joke of the same name.
2005: Ross Releases Film Documenting Iraq Tour
In 2005, Jeff Ross released "Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie", a film he produced and directed, documenting his experiences on his Iraq tour. The film also won the prize for Best Film at the Comedia film festival.
2005: Ross becomes regular roaster at Comedy Central
Since the 2005 roast of Pamela Anderson, Jeff Ross has been a roaster at all Comedy Central roasts.
2006: Co-Creator of Where My Dogs At?
In 2006, Jeff Ross co-created the satirical animated program "Where My Dogs At?", which aired on MTV2. He voiced the character Buddy, a beagle.
2006: Ross's documentary wins Best Film at film festival
In 2006, Jeff Ross's directorial debut, the documentary "Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie," received the prize for Best Film at the Comedia film festival during the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal.
2006: Film shown on Showtime and screened at film festival
In 2006, Jeff Ross's film, "Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie", was shown on Showtime and screened at the South by Southwest Film Festival.
2008: Ross on Dancing with the Stars
In 2008, Jeff Ross was a competitor on the seventh season of "Dancing with the Stars". He was the first to be eliminated.
2009: Ross Publishes First Book
In 2009, Jeff Ross released his first book, titled "I Only Roast the Ones I Love: Busting Balls Without Burning Bridges."
2009: Guest on WTF with Marc Maron
In 2009, Jeff Ross was the guest on the debut episode of the "WTF with Marc Maron" podcast.
2009: Chicago Tribune calls Ross "the new millennium Don Rickles."
In 2009, the Chicago Tribune recognized Jeff Ross's comedic talent, comparing him to Don Rickles by calling him "the new millennium Don Rickles."
2011: Ross Supports Occupy Movement
In 2011, Jeff Ross visited the protesters of the Occupy movement in Los Angeles to support their cause, and delivered a speech roasting Wall Street and the big banks.
2012: The Burn with Jeff Ross airs on Comedy Central
In 2012, Jeff Ross became the creator and host of the comedy panel show "The Burn with Jeff Ross," which aired on Comedy Central for two seasons.
2012: Ross roasts James Franco as his character in Spring Breakers
In 2012, Jeff Ross roasted James Franco wearing cornrows and a neck tattoo in reference to Franco's character in the film "Spring Breakers."
2012: Ross voices himself in Batman: The Brave and the Bold
In 2012, Jeff Ross voiced himself in the "Crisis: 22,300 Miles Above Earth!" episode of "Batman: The Brave and the Bold," attending a roast of Batman.
2013: The Burn with Jeff Ross airs on Comedy Central
In 2013, "The Burn with Jeff Ross," aired on Comedy Central for two seasons.
2015: Ross Performs Comedy in Brazos County Jail
In 2015, Jeff Ross starred in the Comedy Central special "Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live from Brazos County Jail," where he performed stand-up comedy for male and female convicts in Brazos County, Texas.
2016: Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle Premieres on Comedy Central
In 2016, Jeff Ross and comedian Brian Moses launched "Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle" on Comedy Central. It consists of comedians competing in one-on-one roast battles judged by Ross and guest judges.
2017: Appearance on Podcast's 800th Episode
In 2017, Jeff Ross appeared on the 800th episode of the "WTF with Marc Maron" podcast.
2017: Ross Named USO Ambassador
In 2017, the USO appointed Jeff Ross as the Ambassador of Veterans Outreach for the Artists & Athletes Alliance.
2018: Bumping Mics Comedy Tour
In 2018, Jeff Ross and Dave Attell embarked on their "Bumping Mics" comedy tour, which was also released as a three-part special on Netflix, called "Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross & Dave Attell".
2019: Appearance on Crank Yankers
In 2019, Jeff Ross appeared as himself on an episode of "Crank Yankers".
2019: Initial Allegations Posted on Facebook
In 2019, Jessica Radtke first posted allegations on her Facebook page claiming that Jeff Ross had a sexual relationship with her when she was a minor, which were later published in the media in June 2020.
2019: Historical Roasts Series Airs on Netflix
In 2019, Netflix began airing the series "Historical Roasts", hosted by Jeff Ross. The show features fictionalized comedy roasts of historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Anne Frank.
June 2020: Allegation of Relationship with a Minor
In June 2020, an allegation was published in the media claiming that Jeff Ross had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old when he was 34. The accuser, Jessica Radtke, had also posted these allegations on her Facebook page in 2019.
November 2020: Ross Files Defamation Suit
In November 2020, Jeff Ross filed a defamation suit in the New York State Supreme Court, asserting that Jessica Radtke's claims were inaccurate and dishonest. His legal team also accused Radtke of extorting Ross for significant sums of money.
March 2023: Ross Drops Defamation Case
In March 2023, Jeff Ross dropped the defamation case he had filed against Jessica Radtke.
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