- Judah Friedlander
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birthplace =Gaithersburg, Maryland , U.S.
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othername =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 thecamera , with appearances on "Lateline" and roles in numerous feature filmcomedies including "Meet the Parents ", "Zoolander " and "Full Grown Men ". Friedlander's most noted movie role to date was in the film "American Splendor", asToby Radloff . [http://www.starpulse.com/Actors/Friedlander,_Judah/Biography/ Biography] at StarPulse.com] His first exposure to many was as "The Hug Guy" from theDave Matthews Band 2001 video "Everyday". He is also a series regular onVH1 's "Best Week Ever " andNBC '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, includingCaroline'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 internationalsoccer while playinggoalkeeper forBrazil .References
External links
* [http://www.judahfriedlander.com Official site]
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* [http://www.myspace.com/judahfriedlander Judah Friedlander on Myspace]
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