Jonathan Silverman

Birth Name:

Jonathan Elihu Silverman

Birth Place:

Los Angeles , California, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Director

Met Jennifer Finnigan, who he would later marry, at a barbecue in 2004
Found an interest in acting while attending Beverly Hills High School, appearing in school musicals and plays
Quote: "[on directing] "It's something I've always thought about, fantasized about․ It's definitely the most challenging aspect of the industry I've been involved with․""
Quote: "I'm a native of L․A․ I've seen the city change and develop over time, and I still believe there's no place like home․"
Is known for starring as a recurring character in "Gimme a Break!," in addition to starring in the film "Weekend at Bernie's․"
Replaced Matthew Broderick in the Broadway production of "Brighton Beach Memoirs," which brought him praise and recognition from audiences
After graduating high school he thought he would be waiting tables, but was offered small acting roles at local theaters
His grandfather is well known Rabbi Morris Silverman, who compiled and edited a prayer book used in many Conservative synagogues

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