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Jeff Garlin
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Jeff Garlin

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Born 1962 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1983–2026

Jeff Garlin, born in 1962, is an American actor and comedian known for his sharp wit and engaging performances. He appears in the 1983 cult classic Spring Break, where he brings humor to the sun-soaked chaos of college life. This film marks a notable entry in Garlin's career, showcasing his ability to blend comedy with the carefree spirit of the early '80s. His work in Spring Break contributes to the film's status as a staple of exploitation cinema, capturing the essence of a generation's escapism.

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Spring Break

Spring Break

1983 ★ 4.9
as Gut Gut

Two naive college students spend spring break in Fort Lauderdale, where they end up in the same motel room with a pair of experienced ladykillers.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
WALL·E (2008)
WALL·E
2008
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Toy Story 3
2010
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Toy Story 4
2019
Cars 2 (2011)
Cars 2
2011
Family Guy (1999)
Family Guy
1999

Filmography

127 credits
2020s 9 credits
2026
Toy Story 5 as Buttercup (voice)
Movie
2023
Out of the Loop as Self
Movie ★ 10.0
2022
Studio 666 as Jeremy Shill
Movie ★ 5.9
2022
Babylon as Don Wallach
Movie ★ 7.4
2021
This Is the Year as Mr. Elmer
Movie ★ 6.7
2021
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune as Self - Contestant
TV ★ 7.0
2020
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese? as Buttercup (voice)
Movie ★ 6.3
2020
Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
2020
Never Have I Ever as Len
TV ★ 8.1
2010s 30 credits
2019
Toy Story 4 as Buttercup (voice)
Movie ★ 7.5
2019
Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago as Himself
Movie ★ 5.6
2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as Junn Gobint (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
2019
Mad About You as Marvin
TV ★ 8.3
2018
Todd Glass: Act Happy as Bus Driver
Movie ★ 5.6
2017
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie as Detective Gene Handsome
Movie ★ 5.3
2017
Becoming Bond as Harry
Movie ★ 6.9
2017
Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio? as Self
Movie
2017
Lemon as Guy Roach
Movie ★ 4.4
2016
The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind as Himself / Murray Goldberg
Movie ★ 8.4
2015
MLB Network Presents as Self
TV ★ 8.0
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.1
2014
Laggies as Ed Burch
Movie ★ 6.1
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self - Guest
TV ★ 5.2
2013
Dealin' with Idiots as Max Morris
Movie ★ 5.3
2013
In a World... as Himself (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
2013
The Goldbergs as Murray Goldberg
TV ★ 7.5
2013
Maron as Himself
TV ★ 7.1
2012
Safety Not Guaranteed as Mr. Britt
Movie ★ 6.8
2012
Larry Wilmore Talks About Race, Religion and Sex in Utah as Himself
Movie
2012
Adventures in the Sin Bin as Dean Theatard
Movie ★ 4.0
2012
ParaNorman as Perry Babcock (voice)
Movie ★ 7.0
2011
Cars 2 as Otis (voice)
Movie ★ 6.2
2011
Hawaiian Vacation as Buttercup (voice)
Movie ★ 7.0
2011
Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago as Self
Movie ★ 10.0
2011
2 Broke Girls as David
TV ★ 7.2
2010
The Bounty Hunter as Sid
Movie ★ 5.8
2010
Toy Story 3 as Buttercup (voice)
Movie ★ 7.8
2010
Conan as Self - Guest
TV ★ 7.2
2010
Conan as Self
TV ★ 7.2
2000s 43 credits
2009
Community as Jeff Garlin
TV ★ 8.0
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
TV ★ 5.0
2008
The Rocker as Stan
Movie ★ 6.0
2008
WALL·E as Captain (voice)
Movie ★ 8.1
2008
BURN·E as Captain (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
2008
Strange Wilderness as Ed Lawson
Movie ★ 4.9
2008
Young and Handsome: A Night with Jeff Garlin as Himself
Movie ★ 6.0
2008
Naked Movie as Writer #1
Movie ★ 3.7
2008
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget as Self / Saul Schwartz
Movie ★ 7.0
2008
Million Dollar Password
TV
2007
American Loser as Lenny
Movie ★ 5.2
2007
Fired! as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
2007
Chasing October as Self
Movie
2007
Wizards of Waverly Place as Kelbo Russo
TV ★ 8.6
2006
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With as James Aaron
Movie ★ 5.5
2006
Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators! as Villain (voice)
Movie ★ 6.5
2006
Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs
Movie
2006
Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work as Self - host
Movie
2006
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
TV ★ 5.5
2005
Fun with Dick and Jane as Pyramid Tech CEO (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
2005
Too Late with Adam Carolla
TV ★ 8.5
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as Self
TV ★ 6.8
2004
Sleepover as Jay Corky
Movie ★ 6.0
2004
After the Sunset as Ron
Movie ★ 6.2
2004
Fat Albert as Jer
Movie ★ 5.2
2004
Tom Goes to the Mayor as Pat Croce (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
2004
Entourage as Roger
TV ★ 7.4
2003
Daddy Day Care as Phil
Movie ★ 5.9
2003
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary as Self - Roastmaster
Movie ★ 5.9
2003
Arrested Development as Mont Meyers
TV ★ 7.9
2003
Comedy Central Roasts as Self
TV ★ 7.2
2003
Duck Dodgers as Camoman (voice)
TV ★ 7.4
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
TV ★ 5.4
2002
The Third Wheel as Office Worker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
2002
Run Ronnie Run as Birthday Woman's Friend
Movie ★ 5.9
2002
Full Frontal as Harvey, probably
Movie ★ 4.6
2001
What About Joan? as Steinie
TV ★ 6.1
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Barry Freeburg
TV ★ 7.6
2000
Self Storage as Duncan Baumgartner
Movie ★ 8.0
2000
Bounce as Emcee
Movie ★ 5.8
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm as Jeff Greene
TV ★ 8.0
2000
Yes, Dear as Howie
TV ★ 6.8
2000
The Michael Richards Show as Jeff Schaffer
TV ★ 5.7
1990s 24 credits
1999
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me as Cyclops
Movie ★ 6.3
1999
Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm as Jeff Greene
Movie ★ 7.5
1999
The Sopranos as Jeff Greene (uncredited) (archive footage)
TV ★ 8.7
1999
Family Guy as Jeff Garlin (voice)
TV ★ 7.4
1999
SpongeBob SquarePants as Cuddle E. Hugs (voice)
TV ★ 7.7
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! as Self
Movie ★ 6.5
1998
Senseless as Arlo Vickers
Movie ★ 6.2
1998
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Jeff Garlin as Himself
Movie
1997
The Love Bug as Highway Patrolman
Movie ★ 5.8
1997
King of the Hill as Dan (voice)
TV ★ 7.4
1996
Everybody Loves Raymond as Jimmy
TV ★ 6.8
1996
The Daily Show as Self
TV ★ 6.4
1995
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes as Agent Reese
Movie ★ 4.7
1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist as Jeff (voice)
TV ★ 7.9
1995
MADtv as Hank Whitley
TV ★ 7.1
1995
Bringing up Jack
TV ★ 7.0
1994
Little Big League as Opposing Little League Manager
Movie ★ 6.0
1994
HBO Comedy Half Hour as Self
TV ★ 7.3
1993
RoboCop 3 as Donut Jerk
Movie ★ 4.9
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
TV ★ 7.3
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Comedian
TV ★ 7.3
1992
Hero as News Vendor
Movie ★ 6.3
1992
Straight Talk as Bob
Movie ★ 6.0
1992
Mad About You as Marvin Bluestone
TV ★ 6.7
1980s 4 credits
1988
Roseanne
TV ★ 6.8
1988
Dear John as Deliveryman
TV ★ 5.7
1983
Spring Break● as Gut Gut
Movie ★ 4.9
1983
Friday Night Videos
TV ★ 8.8
Crew Credits
2010s 8 credits
2019
Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago Writer
Movie ★ 5.6
2017
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.3
2017
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie Director
Movie ★ 5.3
2017
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie Writer
Movie ★ 5.3
2014
Finding Vivian Maier Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.6
2013
Dealin' with Idiots Director
Movie ★ 5.3
2013
Dealin' with Idiots Writer
Movie ★ 5.3
2010
Breakup in a Noisy Diner Director
Movie
2000s 8 credits
2008
Young and Handsome: A Night with Jeff Garlin Writer
Movie ★ 6.0
2006
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With Director
Movie ★ 5.5
2006
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With Writer
Movie ★ 5.5
2006
This Filthy World Director
Movie ★ 7.6
2006
This Filthy World Producer
Movie ★ 7.6
2006
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With Producer
Movie ★ 5.5
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm Executive Producer
TV ★ 8.0
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm Director
TV ★ 8.0
1990s 1 credit
1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist Additional Writing
TV ★ 7.9