Jeff Garlin
Acting Born Jun 5, 1962 Chicago, Illinois, USA 128 credits
Biography
Jeffrey Jeff Garlin was born on June 5, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, voice artist, director, writer, and author, also known as Jeffrey Todd Garlin. Garlin is best known for his role as Jeff Greene on the HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also played Murray Goldberg, the patriarch of the eponymous family, in the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs. His known acting credits total 112, and he has been associated with various film and television projects throughout his career.
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Career overview
Jeffrey Todd Garlin, born on June 5, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, voice artist, director, writer, and author. Active in the entertainment industry with numerous known credits, he is perhaps best known for his role as Jeff Greene on the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm.
In addition to his work on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Garlin played Murray Goldberg, the patriarch of the eponymous family, in the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs. His career encompasses a wide range of creative roles across film and television, including acting, producing, voice work, writing, and directing.
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Toy Story 5
Out of the Loop
BabylonStudio 666
Celebrity Wheel of FortuneThis Is the Year
Never Have I EverForky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese?Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music
Toy Story 4Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerMad About YouForky Asks a QuestionJeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago
Todd Glass: Act Happy
Becoming BondLemonHandsome: A Netflix Mystery MovieHandsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie · Executive ProducerHandsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie · Director
The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertMLB Network Presents
Late Night with Seth MeyersLaggiesFinding Vivian Maier · Executive Producer
The GoldbergsMaronIn a World...Dealin' with IdiotsDealin' with Idiots · Writer
ParaNormanSafety Not GuaranteedAdventures in the Sin BinLarry Wilmore Talks About Race, Religion and Sex in Utah
2 Broke GirlsCars 2Hawaiian VacationChicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago
ConanConanToy Story 3The Bounty HunterBreakup in a Noisy Diner · Director
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenCommunity
WALL·EThe RockerBURN·EStrange WildernessNaked Movie
Wizards of Waverly PlaceChasing OctoberAmerican LoserFired!
Talkshow with Spike FerestenJackie Gleason: Genius at WorkI Want Someone to Eat Cheese WithI Want Someone to Eat Cheese With · DirectorI Want Someone to Eat Cheese With · Writer
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonFun with Dick and JaneToo Late with Adam Carolla
EntourageTom Goes to the MayorAfter the SunsetSleepoverFat Albert
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Arrested DevelopmentDuck DodgersComedy Central RoastsDaddy Day Care
Full FrontalThe Third WheelRun Ronnie Run
Law & Order: Criminal IntentWhat About Joan?
Curb Your EnthusiasmCurb Your Enthusiasm · Executive ProducerCurb Your Enthusiasm · DirectorYes, DearThe Michael Richards Show
Family GuyThe SopranosSpongeBob SquarePantsAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeLarry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
SenselessSesame Street: Elmopalooza!HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Jeff Garlin
King of the HillThe Love Bug
The Daily ShowEverybody Loves Raymond
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDr. Katz, Professional Therapist · Additional WritingMADtvThe Computer Wore Tennis ShoesBringing up Jack
Full Filmography
128 titles- Toy Story 5 (2026) as Buttercup (voice)
- Out of the Loop (2023) as Self
- Babylon (2022) as Don Wallach
- Studio 666 (2022) as Jeremy Shill
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- This Is the Year (2021) as Mr. Elmer
- Never Have I Ever (2020) as Len
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese? (2020) as Buttercup (voice)
- Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music (2020) as Self
- Toy Story 4 (2019) as Buttercup (voice)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Junn Gobint (uncredited)
- Mad About You (2019) as Marvin
- Forky Asks a Question (2019) as Buttercup (voice)
- Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago (2019) as Himself
- Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago (2019) Writer
- Todd Glass: Act Happy (2018) as Bus Driver
- Becoming Bond (2017) as Harry
- Lemon (2017) as Guy Roach
- Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie (2017) as Detective Gene Handsome
- Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie (2017) Executive Producer
- Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie (2017) Director
- Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie (2017) Writer
- Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio? (2017) as Self
- The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind (2016) as Himself / Murray Goldberg
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- MLB Network Presents (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Laggies (2014) as Ed Burch
- Finding Vivian Maier (2014) Executive Producer
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Murray Goldberg
- Maron (2013) as Himself
- In a World... (2013) as Himself (uncredited)
- Dealin' with Idiots (2013) as Max Morris
- Dealin' with Idiots (2013) Writer
- Dealin' with Idiots (2013) Director
- ParaNorman (2012) as Perry Babcock (voice)
- Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) as Mr. Britt
- Adventures in the Sin Bin (2012) as Dean Theatard
- Larry Wilmore Talks About Race, Religion and Sex in Utah (2012) as Himself
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as David
- Cars 2 (2011) as Otis (voice)
- Hawaiian Vacation (2011) as Buttercup (voice)
- Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Toy Story 3 (2010) as Buttercup (voice)
- The Bounty Hunter (2010) as Sid
- Breakup in a Noisy Diner (2010) Director
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Community (2009) as Jeff Garlin
- WALL·E (2008) as Captain (voice)
- The Rocker (2008) as Stan
- BURN·E (2008) as Captain (voice) (uncredited)
- Strange Wilderness (2008) as Ed Lawson
- Naked Movie (2008) as Writer #1
- Million Dollar Password (2008)
- Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget (2008) as Self / Saul Schwartz
- Young and Handsome: A Night with Jeff Garlin (2008) as Himself
- Young and Handsome: A Night with Jeff Garlin (2008) Writer
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) as Kelbo Russo
- Chasing October (2007) as Self
- American Loser (2007) as Lenny
- Fired! (2007) as Self
- Talkshow with Spike Feresten (2006)
- Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work (2006) as Self - host
- I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006) as James Aaron
- I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006) Director
- I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006) Writer
- I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006) Producer
- This Filthy World (2006) Director
- This Filthy World (2006) Producer
- Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators! (2006) as Villain (voice)
- Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs (2006)
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) as Pyramid Tech CEO (uncredited)
- Too Late with Adam Carolla (2005)
- Entourage (2004) as Roger
- Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) as Pat Croce (voice)
- After the Sunset (2004) as Ron
- Sleepover (2004) as Jay Corky
- Fat Albert (2004) as Jer
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Arrested Development (2003) as Mont Meyers
- Duck Dodgers (2003) as Camoman (voice)
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Daddy Day Care (2003) as Phil
- Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary (2003) as Self - Roastmaster
- Full Frontal (2002) as Harvey, probably
- The Third Wheel (2002) as Office Worker (uncredited)
- Run Ronnie Run (2002) as Birthday Woman's Friend
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Barry Freeburg
- What About Joan? (2001) as Steinie
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Jeff Greene
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) Executive Producer
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) Director
- Yes, Dear (2000) as Howie
- The Michael Richards Show (2000) as Jeff Schaffer
- Bounce (2000) as Emcee
- Self Storage (2000) as Duncan Baumgartner
- Family Guy (1999) as Jeff Garlin (voice)
- The Sopranos (1999) as Jeff Greene (uncredited) (archive footage)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Cuddle E. Hugs (voice)
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) as Cyclops
- Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999) as Jeff Greene
- Senseless (1998) as Arlo Vickers
- Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998) as Self
- HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Jeff Garlin (1998) as Himself
- King of the Hill (1997) as Dan (voice)
- The Love Bug (1997) as Highway Patrolman
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Everybody Loves Raymond (1996) as Jimmy
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Jeff (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) Additional Writing
- MADtv (1995) as Hank Whitley
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995) as Agent Reese
- Bringing up Jack (1995)
- Little Big League (1994) as Opposing Little League Manager
- HBO Comedy Half Hour (1994) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Comedian
- RoboCop 3 (1993) as Donut Jerk
- Mad About You (1992) as Marvin Bluestone
- Hero (1992) as News Vendor
- Straight Talk (1992) as Bob
- Dear John (1988) as Deliveryman
- Roseanne (1988)
- Friday Night Videos (1983)
- Spring Break (1983) as Gut Gut
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jeff Garlin best known for?
Jeff Garlin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Toy Story 5 (2026), Babylon (2022), Studio 666 (2022), Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021).
When and where was Jeff Garlin born?
Jeff Garlin was born on June 5, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Jeff Garlin have?
Jeff Garlin has accumulated over 128 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is Jeff Garlin's background in cinema and television?
Jeffrey Jeff Garlin was born on June 5, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, voice artist, director, writer, and author, also known as Jeffrey Todd Garlin. Garlin is best known for his role as Jeff Greene on the HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also played Murray Gol...