Jeff Garlin

Biography

Jeffrey "Jeff" Garlin (born June 5, 1962) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, voice artist, director, writer and author, best known for his role as Jeff Greene on the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Career Overview

Jeff Garlin has 106 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Toy Story with 3 titles. Signature works include Curb Your Enthusiasm, WALL·E, Daddy Day Care. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 106
Birth Date: 1962-06-05 00:00:00
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

Toy Story (3 titles)
Forky Asks a Question (1 titles)
Star Wars (1 titles)
LAIKA Films (1 titles)
Cars (1 titles)
Jimmy Timmy Power Hour Collection (1 titles)
Daddy Day Care (1 titles)
Daddy Day Camp Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Siobhan Fallon Hogan (2 collaborations)
Larry David (1 collaborations)
Susie Essman (1 collaborations)
Cheryl Hines (1 collaborations)
JB Smoove (1 collaborations)
Ben Burtt (1 collaborations)
Elissa Knight (1 collaborations)
Fred Willard (1 collaborations)
John Ratzenberger (1 collaborations)
Kathy Najimy (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (90 credits)
- Toy Story 5
  Buttercup (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Out of the Loop
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- Babylon
  Don Wallach
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Studio 666
  Jeremy Shill
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- This Is the Year
  Mr. Elmer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
  
  - Donny Osmond, Jeff Garlin, and Amber Riley (2021) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  2021
- Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese?
  Buttercup (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Never Have I Ever
  
  - ...said goodbye (2023) ... Len actor actors
  
  - ...set my mom up (2023) ... Len actor actors
  
  - ...had my dream stolen (2023) ... Len actor actors
  
  - ...wrecked my future (2023) ... Len actor actors
  
  - ...gotten sweet revenge (2023) ... Len actor actors
  
  2020
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
  Junn Gobint (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Toy Story 4
  Buttercup (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Mad About You
  
  - Anderson Cooper and Other Fantasies (2019) ... Marvin actor actors
  
  2019
- Todd Glass: Act Happy
  Bus Driver
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
  Detective Gene Handsome
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Becoming Bond
  Harry
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Lemon
  Guy Roach
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind
  Himself / Murray Goldberg
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  
  - Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer (2017) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2015
- Laggies
  Ed Burch
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
  
  - Jennifer Hudson, Jeff Garlin, Jesmyn Ward (2017) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2014
- In a World...
  Himself (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Dealin' with Idiots
  Max Morris
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- The Goldbergs
  
  - Adam Graduates (2022) ... Murray Goldberg actor actors
  
  - One Exquisite Evening With Madonna (2022) ... Murray Goldberg actor actors
  
  - Sunday Chow-Fun Day (2022) ... Murray Goldberg actor actors
  
  - Grand Theft Scooter (2022) ... Murray Goldberg actor actors
  
  - School-ercise (2022) ... Murray Goldberg actor actors
  
  2013
- Larry Wilmore Talks About Race, Religion and Sex in Utah
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- ParaNorman
  Perry Babcock (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Safety Not Guaranteed
  Mr. Britt
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Adventures in the Sin Bin
  Dean Theatard
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Hawaiian Vacation
  Buttercup (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Cars 2
  Otis (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- 2 Broke Girls
  
  - And The Not Broke Parents (2014) ... David actor actors
  
  2011
- Toy Story 3
  Buttercup (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- The Bounty Hunter
  Sid
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Conan
  
  - Jeff Garlin (2020) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Jeff Garlin, Boyd Holbrook, the Cooties (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Jeff Garlin, Hayley Atwell, Declan McKenna (2018) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - She Sells Sea Shells Made Out of Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers (2011) ... Self actor actors
  
  2010
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
  
  - LuAnn de Lesseps & Jeff Garlin (2014) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2009
- Community
  
  - Documentary Filmmaking: Redux (2011) ... Jeff Garlin actor actors
  
  2009
- BURN·E
  Captain (voice) (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- The Rocker
  Stan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
  Self / Saul Schwartz
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- WALL·E
  Captain (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Young and Handsome: A Night with Jeff Garlin
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Naked Movie
  Writer #1
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Strange Wilderness
  Ed Lawson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- American Loser
  Lenny
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Fired!
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Chasing October
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Wizards of Waverly Place
  
  - Dude Looks Like Shakira (2010) ... Kelbo Russo actor actors
  
  - Retest (2009) ... Kelbo Russo actor actors
  
  2007
- Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators!
  Villain (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
  James Aaron
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work
  Self - host
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Fun with Dick and Jane
  Pyramid Tech CEO (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
  
  - Jeff Garlin / Anne Heche (2013) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Sophia Bush (2012) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Jeff Garlin / Sonya Walger (2012) ... Self actor actors
  
  2005
- Fat Albert
  Jer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- After the Sunset
  Ron
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Sleepover
  Jay
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Entourage
  
  - Dramedy (2010) ... Roger actor actors
  
  2004
- Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
  Self - Roastmaster
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Daddy Day Care
  Phil
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Arrested Development
  
  - Blockheads (2013) ... Mont Meyers actor actors
  
  - It Gets Better (2013) ... Mont Meyers actor actors
  
  - Señoritis (2013) ... Mont Meyers actor actors
  
  - Colony Collapse (2013) ... Mont Meyers actor actors
  
  - Development Arrested (2006) ... Mont Meyers actor actors
  
  2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  
  - Episode 81 (2003) ... Self actor actors
  
  2003
- Full Frontal
  Harvey, probably
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- The Third Wheel
  Office Worker (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Run Ronnie Run
  Birthday Woman's Friend
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent
  
  - Contract (2008) ... Barry Freeburg actor actors
  
  2001
- Self Storage
  Duncan Baumgartner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Bounce
  Emcee
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  Jeff Greene
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - No Lessons Learned (2024) ... Jeff Greene actor actors
  
  - Ken/Kendra (2024) ... Jeff Greene actor actors
  
  - The Colostomy Bag (2024) ... Jeff Greene actor actors
  
  - The Dream Scheme (2024) ... Jeff Greene actor actors
  
  - The Gettysburg Address (2024) ... Jeff Greene actor actors
  
  2000
- Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
  Jeff Greene
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
  Cyclops
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Family Guy
  
  - The 2,000-Year-Old Virgin (2014) ... Jeff Garlin (voice) actor actors
  
  1999
- The Sopranos
  
  - Rat Pack (2004) ... Jeff Greene (uncredited) (archive footage) actor actors
  
  1999
- Senseless
  Arlo Vickers
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Jeff Garlin
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- The Love Bug
  Highway Patrolman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- King of the Hill
  
  - The Fat and the Furious (2002) ... Dan (voice) actor actors
  
  1997
- The Daily Show
  
  - Steve Ballmer & Jeff Garlin (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Jeff Garlin (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Jeff Garlin (2005) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Jeff Garlin (2004) ... Self actor actors
  
  1996
- Everybody Loves Raymond
  
  - Grandpa Steals (2003) ... Jimmy actor actors
  
  - Ray's Ring (2001) ... Jimmy actor actors
  
  1996
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
  Agent Reese
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Little Big League
  Opposing Little League Manager
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- RoboCop 3
  Donut Jerk
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien
  
  - Jessica Alba, Jeff Garlin, Sheryl Crow (2005) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Caroline Rhea, Jeff Garlin, Burning Brides (2004) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Donald Trump, Jeff Garlin, Brian Kiley (2004) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Luke Wilson, Jeff Garlin, Solomon Burke (2003) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Bob Costas, Lucy Lawless, Jeff Garlin (2000) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  1993
- Hero
  News Vendor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Straight Talk
  Bob
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Mad About You
  
  - The Final Frontier (1) (1999) ... Marvin Bluestone actor actors
  
  - The Dirty Little Secret (1999) ... Marvin Bluestone actor actors
  
  - Separate Beds (1999) ... Marvin Bluestone actor actors
  
  - The Honeymoon (1999) ... Marvin Bluestone actor actors
  
  - Win a Free Car (1999) ... Marvin Bluestone actor actors
  
  1992
- Roseanne
  
  - Lobocop (1989) ... actor actors
  
  1988
- Spring Break
  Gut Gut
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
writing (5 credits)
- Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2019
- Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2017
- Dealin' with Idiots
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2013
- Young and Handsome: A Night with Jeff Garlin
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2008
- I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2006
directing (6 credits)
- Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Dealin' with Idiots
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2013
- Breakup in a Noisy Diner
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2010
- This Filthy World
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2006
- I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2006
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  
  - The Thong (2001) ... director directing
  
  2000
production (5 credits)
- Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2017
- Finding Vivian Maier
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2014
- This Filthy World
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2006
- I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2006
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - No Lessons Learned (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  - Ken/Kendra (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Colostomy Bag (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Dream Scheme (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Gettysburg Address (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  2000

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