Judah Friedlander

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Judah Friedlander (born March 16, 1969) is an American comedian and actor, known for his trademark trucker's hats, oversized glasses and unkempt appearance, which he retains in most of his screen roles. [http://www.theapiary.org/archives/2007/02/inside_with_jud.html February 22 Interview] ]

Friedlander started in showbiz as a soundman on Chris Rock's short "Who is Chris Rock?". Ten years later, Friedlander began working in front of the camera, with appearances on "Lateline" and roles in numerous feature film comedies including "Meet the Parents", "Zoolander" and "Full Grown Men". Friedlander's most noted movie role to date was in the film "American Splendor", as Toby Radloff. [http://www.starpulse.com/Actors/Friedlander,_Judah/Biography/ Biography] at StarPulse.com] His first exposure to many was as "The Hug Guy" from the Dave Matthews Band 2001 video "Everyday". He is also a series regular on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and NBC's "30 Rock", on which he plays one of the writers of "TGS with Tracy Jordan", a spoof of "Saturday Night Live". In every episode, Friedlander can be seen wearing a different slogan on his trademark hat, which he designs himself.

Friedlander headlines at various standup comedy venues in New York and LA, including Caroline's. His best-known "schtick" is "The World Champion of the World", in which he makes outlandish claims of greatness. [ [http://www.tvguide.com/News-Views/Interviews-Features/Article/default.aspx?posting={32C19BD6-2EBA-451F-9FF4-4236EF8481AA} Interview, March 8] - TV Guide] For example, he claims on his website to have once scored 243 goals in a single game of international soccer while playing goalkeeper for Brazil.

References

External links

* [http://www.judahfriedlander.com Official site]
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* [http://www.myspace.com/judahfriedlander Judah Friedlander on Myspace]