Jonathan Silverman
Biography
Jonathan Elihu Silverman is an American actor born on August 5, 1966, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for his roles in the comedy films Brighton Beach Memoirs, Weekend at Bernie's, and its sequel Weekend at Bernie's II. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he has accumulated a large number of known acting credits across film and television projects. His work includes appearances in various well-known titles and series. As a professional actor, he continues to be recognized for his contributions to comedy films and television productions.
Career overview
Jonathan Elihu Silverman is an American actor born on August 5, 1966, in Los Angeles, California. He has built a substantial career in the film and television industry, accumulating numerous known credits as a performer.
Silverman is recognized for his roles in several comedy films, including Brighton Beach Memoirs, Weekend at Bernie's, and its sequel, Weekend at Bernie's II. Throughout his career, his acting work has extended across a variety of film and television projects, establishing him as a familiar face in entertainment.
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Full Filmography
120 titles- The Floaters (2026) as Eli
- Sinatra! Eternity (2025) as Mannie Sacks
- Feeling Randy (2024) as Frank Parker
- Goosebumps (2023) as Perry Biddle
- kid 90 (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Adventures in Christmasing (2021) as Monty Blake
- No Good Nick (2019) as Paul
- Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls (2019) as Announcer
- On Broadway (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing (2019) as Josh Killian
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Walter Schaffer
- Station 19 (2018) as Ted
- Good Girls (2018) as Dave
- Andover (2018) as Adam Slope
- Andover (2018) Producer
- Robo-Dog: Airborne (2017) as Carson Perry
- Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse (2016) as Shane
- The Pick-Up Sticks (2016) as Frank LaVarr
- Rosewood (2015) as Bastion Bleiweiss
- Dinner at Tiffani's (2015) as Self
- Significant Mother (2015) as Harrison Marlowe
- The Opposite Sex (2015) as Tom
- The Opposite Sex (2015) Director
- The Opposite Sex (2015) Producer
- Baby, Baby, Baby (2015)
- A Christmas Eve Miracle (2015) as Robert Jones
- A Christmas Eve Miracle (2015) Executive Producer
- The Hungover Games (2014) as Chineca Lame
- Beethoven's Treasure Tail (2014) as Eddie Thornton
- A Magic Christmas (2014) as Robert Jones
- G.B.F. (2014) as Mr. Daniels
- Getting On (2013) as Happy Gladner
- Monday Mornings (2013) as Dr. John Lieberman
- Crawlspace (2013) as Tim Gates
- Self Storage (2013) as Jonah
- Self Storage (2013) Producer
- Scandal (2012) as Robert Bacall
- Baby Daddy (2012) as Malcolm
- National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie (2012) as Erwin
- National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie (2012) Executive Producer
- National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie (2012) Director
- Swinging with the Finkels (2011) as Peter
- Conception (2011) as Brad
- National Lampoon's Snatched (2011) as Johnny
- Inkubus (2011) as Officer 'Tech'
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Dr. Minton
- Jack's Family Adventure (2010) as Jack Vickery
- Castle (2009) as Alan Masters
- White Collar (2009) as Gerald Jameson
- Beethoven's Big Break (2008) as Eddie
- Greek (2007) as Lasker Parkes
- Head Case (2007) as Self
- In Case of Emergency (2007) as Harry Kennison
- Jekyll (2007) as Lanyon
- The TV Set (2007) as Self
- Psych (2006) as Ryan
- Jam (2006) as Gary
- Laura Smiles (2006) as Paul
- Farce of the Penguins (2006) as Seal Critics (voice)
- Coffee Date (2006) as Barry
- Medium (2005) as Matt Mulhearn
- Numb3rs (2005) as Kurt Young
- Close to Home (2005) as Pete Durkin
- Related (2005) as Brad
- Deacons for Defense (2005) as Michael Deane
- The Life Coach (2005) as Jonny
- The Cookout (2004) as Wes
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Miss Match (2003) as Barry
- Free for All (2003)
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Jay Seaver
- Kim Possible (2002) as Jimmy Ding (voice)
- Bobbie's Girl (2002) as David Lewis
- These Old Broads (2001) as Wesley Westbourne
- Made (2001) as Bachelor
- Lip Service (2001) as Bobby
- The Medicine Show (2001) as Taylor Darcy
- Dirk and Betty (2000) as Tow Truck Guy
- The Inspectors 2: A Shred of Evidence (2000) as Alex Urbina
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Josh Galloway
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
- Just a Little Harmless Sex (1999) as Danny
- Freak City (1999) as Lenny
- The Odd Couple II (1998) as Brucey Madison
- The Inspectors (1998) as Inspector Alex Urbina
- Border to Border (1998) as Suicide Guy
- 12 Bucks (1998)
- Denial (1998) as Joel
- Arli$$ (1996) as Jonathan Silverman
- London Suite (1996) as Paul Dolby
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Jonathan Eliot
- The Single Guy (1995) as Jonathan Eliot
- Sketch Artist II: Hands That See (1995) as Glenn
- French Exit (1995) as Davis
- Two Guys Talkin' About Girls (1995) as Lenny Kaminski
- Friends (1994) as Dr. Franzblau
- Little Big League (1994) as Jim Bowers
- Teresa's Tattoo (1994) as Rick
- Weekend at Bernie's II (1993) as Richard Parker
- 12:01 (1993) as Barry Thomas
- Death Becomes Her (1992) as Jay Norman
- For Richer, for Poorer (1992) as Michael Katourian
- Little Sister (1992) as Bobby / Roberta
- Broadway Bound (1992) as Stanley Jerome
- Breaking the Rules (1992) as Rob Konigsberg
- Class Action (1991) as Brian
- Age Isn't Everything (1991) as Seymour
- Weekend at Bernie's (1989) as Richard Parker
- Traveling Man (1989) as Billy Fox
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Stealing Home (1988) as Teenage Alan Appleby
- Caddyshack II (1988) as Harry
- Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986) as Eugene Morris Jerome
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) as Drew Boreman
- Challenge of a Lifetime (1985) as Steven Schoonover
- E/R (1984) as David Sheinfeld
- Gimme a Break! (1981) as Jonathan Maxwell
- Synthetic
- Growing Up Gorman
- The Change-Up Kid as Bill Gunther
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jonathan Silverman best known for?
Jonathan Silverman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Floaters (2026), Goosebumps (2023), 9-1-1 (2018), Station 19 (2018).
When and where was Jonathan Silverman born?
Jonathan Silverman was born on August 5, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Jonathan Silverman have?
Jonathan Silverman has accumulated over 120 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Jonathan Silverman's background in cinema and television?
Jonathan Elihu Silverman is an American actor born on August 5, 1966, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for his roles in the comedy films Brighton Beach Memoirs, Weekend at Bernie's, and its sequel Weekend at Bernie's II. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he has accumulated a large number ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Friends (1994) as Dr. Franzblau — aged about 27
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Walter Schaffer — aged about 51
- Station 19 (2018) as Ted — aged about 51
- White Collar (2009) as Gerald Jameson — aged about 42
- Castle (2009) as Alan Masters — aged about 42
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Josh Galloway — aged about 32
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