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Judah Friedlander Biography

Birth Name:Judah Friedlander

Birth Place:Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Named as one of the best actors in 2003 by the "New York Times Magazine" for his role in "American Splendor․"
  • Was recognized as the Stand-Up Spotlight in the 2005 March issue of "Maxim․"
  • Started as a comic at the age of 19 in New York while being a student at New York University
  • Quote: "(On acting) "As a stand-up, I don't laugh at my own jokes, I'm very respectful and studied in the deadpan․ I know that cracking up during a scene could kill the best take․""
  • Quote: "(On standup) "I've actually been doing standup since 1989, and it's still the most important thing I do from an artistic standpoint․""
  • Is known for wearing oversized glasses and trucker hats with claims printed on them that he made during his comedic routine
  • Recognized for his role as Frank Rossitano on "30 Rock․"
  • Appeared in the music video of Dave Matthews Band single "Everyday․"

Awards

  • 2004Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated
  • 2005Jury Prize-Best Supporting Actor - Male: winner
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated