Jeffrey Weissman

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name = Jeffrey Weissman


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birthdate = October 2, 1958
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Jeffrey Weissman (born October 2, 1958) is an American actor. He appeared in dozens of motion pictures, and TV shows. Most notably having very brief walk-on roles as George McFly in "Back to the Future Part II" and "III" (in a role originated by Crispin Glover) with Michael J. Fox, and as Teddy Conway in "Pale Rider" with Clint Eastwood, with John Lithgow in "" , with Dick Van Dyke on "Diagnosis Murder" and as Screech’s Guru on "Saved by the Bell".

He continues to act, on stage, film & television. He coaches and teaches, from the art of "comedia del arte" to film technique, with students including both professionals and newcomers to the arts.

Background

Jeffrey trained in acting and performance at American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco State University, UCLA and Santa Monica City College. His comedic experience includes work with The Second City Alumni, Los Angeles Theater Sports, Andy Goldberg and Bill Hudnutt Sitcom Workshops, (formerly Harvey Lembeck). He also performed at Berekely Rep. in the ”Finding the Inner Imp” with Ron Campbell, and participated in acting workshops with Peter Flood, Jackie Benton, and Magic Theater Gym. He has taught dance, movement and storytelling workshops with the Voice of Men In Motion. He also trained under Jackie Benton, Peter Flood, and Bill Hudnut, and is a Varsity Player with Los Angeles Theatersports.

His vital statistics are:
*Height: 5'9"
*Eyes: Blue
*Hair: Brown
*Weight: 150 lbs

Career

Jeffrey Weissman appears in hundreds of commercials, television shows, and feature films, and is probably best known for his portrayal of the role of George McFly in the two "Back to the Future" sequels.

Trained at the American Conservatory Theater, he was selected by the filmmakers of "Back to the Future" to take over the role of George in the two sequels after Crispin Glover decided not to return to the role. Jeffrey was working at Universal Studios Hollywood at the time performing daily as Groucho Marx, Stan Laurel, and Charlie Chaplin. He auditioned for the role after hearing that the part was to be a stand-in double for Crispin Glover. It wasn't until he had been given the role and showed up on the set that he discovered that he would be actually taking over the part.

He has co-starred in roles in feature films that have grossed over a billion USD worldwide, including "Pale Rider" and "". He has also made guest appearances on television shows such as "Saved by the Bell", "Dallas", "Max Headroom", "Scarecrow and Mrs. King", "Chip and Pepper's Cartoon Spectacular", and "Divorce Court". His commercial credits include an interactive television commercial for Ameritech and a Christmas commercial for the grocery chain Publix.

Jeffrey has done ADR and looping on dozens of projects; Heathers, Loverboy, The Best Times, Crime of Innocence, Pale Rider, Hot Resort, and others. Also on camera and off in PSAs, Industrials and live trade shows.

He's helpped raise millions of dollars for charities worldwide.

Jeffrey has been an acting teacher and coach for various schools and private clients for 30 years. He has directed for Universal Studios in Japan, and he was artistic director of the ‘Flying Penguins’ improv comedy group, (helping to form the highly acclaimed Los Angeles Theater Sports, now in its eighteenth year). He has recently been teaching theater games to training teachers at Dominican College, Comedia Del Arte & “The Business of Acting” at Sonoma State University, as well as “Kidprov” & “Teenprov” workshops & shows at various libraries in Marin County and South San Francisco.

Jeffrey currently lives in California with his wife Kimbell Jackson and his two children, Nicholas and Spencer.

Careerography

Feature films

*2008 "Our Feature Presentation as Hugo Wilmington
*2008 "corked as Jerry Hannon
*2007 "Edible as Father
*2007 "Hats Off as Dr. Ball
*2006 "Looking Back at the Future" (documentary) as Himself
*2006 "Car Babes" as Jay
*2006 "Hats Off" as Dr. Ball
*2006 "Night Fliers" as Lee Hawthorn
*2005 "Angels with Angles" as Groucho
*2005 "Return to Sender" as Old Comic
*2004 "Slapdash" as Mosley
*2001 "Max Keeble's Big Move" as McGoogles (bodysuit)
*2001 "" as Groucho
*2001 "To Protect & Serve" as Jean Goddard
*1991 "For the Boys" as the North Africa Stage Manager
*1990 "Back to the Future Part III" as George Douglas McFly
*1989 "Back to the Future Part II" as George Douglas McFly
*1985 "Pale Rider" as Teddy Conway
*1984 "Crackers" as Backstage Dancer
*1984 "Johnny Dangerously" as Tee Shirt Vendor
*1983 "" as Young Husband

Guest appearances

*2002 "The Man Show": "Assoholics Anonymous"
*2000 "": "Two Birds With One Sloan"
*1992 NBC Cartoon Spectacular: "Chip and Pepper"
*1991 "Saved By the Bell": "Rockumentary"
*198? "Divorce Court": "Cott Vs. Cott"
*1987 "Max Headroom": "Rakers"
*1985 "Dallas": "Lovers and Other Strangers"
*1984 "Scarecrow and Mrs. King": "Filming Raoul"

Mini-series

*2000 "The '70s"
*The Stand

hort films

*2003 "Touched "
*1998 "god@heaven"
*1997 "Garbage "
*1996 "He's Dead, But He Won't Lie Down "

Theatre

*2007 Just For Laughs (fundraiser establishing a Theater Department Schoarship at OSU)
*2006 Just For Laughs (SF Fringe Festival)
*2006 Tease-O-Rama Baggy Trouser Blackout Comedy (@Bimbo's 365)
*2005 Wm. Shakespeare's "12th Night"
*2005 Mellisa Gibson's " [sic] " (6th St. Playhouse/Sonoma Actor's Theatre)
*2004 Tony Kushner's "The Illusion" (Cinnabar Theater)
*1998 Tallulah (Hollywood)100's more..

External links

* [http://www.jeffreyweissman.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/jeffreyweissman Jeffrey Weissman at MySpace.com]
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