Jeff Altman Biography and Wiki
Jeff Altman (born August 13th, 1951) is an American stand-up comedian and actor who has featured as a guest on Late Night with David Letterman and Late Show with David Letterman a combined 45 times. Jeff hypnotized contemporaries like David Letterman and Jerry Seinfeld and inspired future comedians like Judd Apatow.
Jeff has also had various acting roles in movies and television such as Dr. Gene Splicer in Tiny Toon Adventures, Professor Dweeb in Slimer and The Real Ghostbusters, Clint Mullet on Mork and Mindy, and five different guest characters on Baywatch. He had an occurring character as Hughie Hogg, the nephew of Jefferson Davis Hogg, on The Dukes of Hazzard.
Jeff Altman Age and Birthday
Altman was born on August 13th, 1951 in Syracuse, New York, in the United States. He is currently at the age of 69 as of 2020. He always celebrates his birthday on August 13th, every year.
Jeff Altman Height and Weight
Jeff is an American stand-up comedian and actor who currently stands at an estimated height of 5’7”(feet & inches), 1.7018 meters, and 170.18cm. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get his other body measurements.
Jeff Altman Education
Atman went to Nottingham Senior High School in Syracuse, where he played third singles on the school’s tennis team and was also on the wrestling group. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1874 with a degree in social sciences.
Jeff Altman Family, Parents, Siblings
Jeff was born in Syracuse, New York to Genelle Altman, a housewife, and Arthur, a sales manager, and semi-pro magician. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get it from a credible source.
Jeff Altman Wife
Jeff is a drummer, and a longtime fan of Buddy Rich, whom he once seduced to feature at Hopkins for one of his classes. Jeff married his lovely and beautiful wife Leslie Ackerman and together they had a daughter Faith Altman. Jeff is also a successful magician. A much-admired ”card man”, one of his effects has been included in the famous Tarbell Course in Magic.
Jeff Altman Facts and Measurements
- Full Name: Jeff Altman
- Age: 69 years (2020)
- Date of Birth: August 13th, 1951
- Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York, in the United States
- Education: Nottingham Senior High School, Johns Hopkins University
- Birthday: August 13th,
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Mr. Altman
- Mother’s Name: Genelle Altman
- Spouse: Leslie Ackerman
- Children: Faith Altman
- Height: 5’7”(feet & inches), 1.7018 meters, and 170.18cm
- Profession: stand-up comedian and actor
- Known For: Jeff hypnotized contemporaries like David Letterman and Jerry Seinfeld and inspired future comedians like Judd Apatow.
- Net worth: $1.5 million
Jeff Altman Net Worth
Jeff is an American stand-up comedian and actor who currently stands at an estimated Net Worth of $1.5 million as of 2019 – 2020. He has acquired his money and wealth via his career as an actor and a stand-up comedian.
Jeff Altman Comedian
Altman started his career in 1976, when a sitcom Cos, a Bill Cosby variety show aimed at kids came out. A year later he joined Starland Vocal Band Show, where he was together with celebrities such as David Letterman and Mark Russel. In 1978 he featured as a sleazy record promoter Lennie Richfield in the movie American Hot Wax.
Jeff also had a starring role as the host of the short-lived NBC variety show Pink Lady and Jeff in 1980, which TV Guide has ranked No. 35 on its ”50 Worst TV Shows of All Time” list. Jeff featured on the first episode of ”An Evening at the Improv”. Later in the decade, he became the in house comedian on Solid Gold, where his roles included Al Punker, fast-talking propriety of ”Al Punker’s Music Barn,” the ”music vampire Count Downula,” and the ex-boxer Leonard Moon, the last of whom would state ”I don’t have the brains of an ice cube” and claim, ”I am the Solid Gold music critic. Tonight, my subject is music.”
Jeff has directed many sitcoms. In the mid-1980s, he was the spokesperson for Arby’s restaurants, Tostitos corn chips, and Valvoline motor oil, and by 1990 he was a Budweiser spokesman. In 1982, he featured in a movie Send in the Clowns. In 1999, he unleashed his one and only comedy album known as ”I’ll Flip You Like A Cheese Omelet” (Mercury 842 070-1) and the same year had featured in three Hollywood clubs: the Laugh Factory, the Comedy Store and the Irvine Improvisation.
He also has been the host of the defensive driving course available through Blockbuster Video. In the 1990s, Jeff was on the NBC series Nurses during its first season (1991 – 1992). He was written out as the show was reworked for its second season. A common feature of his stand up act has typically included a comical impression of his father, and Jeff continued to find his Nixon impression humorous well into the 1980s.
In 1991 he was a host of The Sunday Comics but later was replaced by Lenny Clarke. On February 22nd, 1991, Jeff had created his own show called Jeff Altman’s Scrap Book, where he continued to parody his ”Dad” as Uncle Carl which he began back in the early 1980s. In 2017, Jeff played a fundraiser ta the Chicago branch of the Laugh Factory, for McCormac College of Lake View Chicago.
Jeff Altman and Letterman
Jeff met Letterman in 1975 at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. After a few dinners and even attending Indianapolis 500 together, they became best friends. during one such outing, a woman, who was a huge Letterman fan, had approached them and asked if Jeff could take a photo of her and Letterman. Ever since that time, Jeff featured on Late Night with Letterman and Late Show with David Letterman a combined 45 times.
Jeff Altman Movies
- Doin’ Time – 1985
- Easy Money – 1983
- American Hot Wax – 1978
- Soul Man – 1986
- Holiday in the Sun – 2001
- Wacko – 1982
- Bee Movie – 2007
- Back by Midnight – 2005
- Ovdim Al Ha’Olam – 1983
- In Love with an Older Woman
- Laughing Out Loud – 2001
- Russian Holiday – 1992
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeff Altman
Who is Jeff Altman?
Jeff Altman (born August 13th, 1951) is an American stand-up comedian and actor who has featured as a guest on Late Night with David Letterman and Late Show with David Letterman a combined 45 times. Jeff hypnotized contemporaries like David Letterman and Jerry Seinfeld and inspired future comedians like Judd Apatow.
How old is Jeff Altman?
Altman was born on August 13th, 1951 in Syracuse, New York, in the United States. He is currently at the age of 69 as of 2020. He always celebrates his birthday on August 13th, every year.
How tall is Jeff Altman?
Jeff is an American stand-up comedian and actor who currently stands at an estimated height of 5’7”(feet & inches), 1.7018 meters, and 170.18cm. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get his other body measurements.
Is Jeff Altman married?
Jeff is a drummer, and a longtime fan of Buddy Rich, whom he once seduced to feature at Hopkins for one of his classes. Jeff married his lovely and beautiful wife Leslie Ackerman and together they had a daughter Faith Altman. Jeff is also a successful magician. A much-admired ”card man”, one of his effects has been included in the famous Tarbell Course in Magic.
How much is Jeff Altman’s worth?
Jeff is an American stand-up comedian and actor who currently stands at an estimated Net Worth of $1.5 million as of 2019 – 2020. He has acquired his money and wealth via his career as an actor and a stand-up comedian.
Where does Jeff Altman live?
Because of security reasons, Jeff has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Jeff Altman dead or alive?
Jeff is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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