Jeffrey Tambor
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Jeffrey Tambor

Known for
Acting
Born
July 8, 1944
Place of birth
San Francisco, California, USA
Also known as
Jeffery Tambor

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Biography

Jeffrey Michael Tambor (born July 8, 1944) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his television roles such as Jeffrey Brooks, the uptight neighbor of Stanley and Helen Roper in the TV sitcom The Ropers (1979–1980), as Hank Kingsley on The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998), George Bluth Sr. and Oscar Bluth on Arrested Development (2003–2006, 2013, 2018–2019) and Maura Pfefferman on Transparent (2014–2017). For his role in the latter, Tambor earned two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series out of three nominations. In 2015, he was also awarded a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Pfefferman.

His film roles include Jay Porter in ...And Justice for All (1979), Jinx Latham in Mr. Mom (1983), Sully in There's Something About Mary (1998), Mayor Augustus Maywho in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Tom Manning in Hellboy (2004) and its sequel Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), Sid Garner in The Hangover trilogy (2009–2013), Francis Silverberg in The Accountant (2016), and Georgy Malenkov in The Death of Stalin (2017).

Tambor has done voice acting for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), Tangled (2010), and Trolls (2016). For his voice role in The Lionhearts (1998), he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. From 2002 to 2003, he was an announcer for Hollywood Squares.

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In Catlg

7 Works in the catalog credit them.

Acting (7)

Filmography

  • DisclosureFilm · 2020 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Magic CampFilm · 2020 · as Roy Preston
  • 55 StepsFilm · 2018 · as Mort Cohen
  • The Zen Diaries of Garry ShandlingTV · 2018 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureTV · 2017 · as Big Nose (voice) · 4 episodes
  • Star vs. the Forces of Evil: The Battle for MewniFilm · 2017 · as Glossaryck (voice)
  • Tangled: Before Ever AfterFilm · 2017 · as Big Nose (voice)
  • The Death of StalinFilm · 2017 · as Georgy Malenkov
  • The OrvilleTV · 2017 · as Ben Mercer · 1 episode
  • Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio PeepioTV · 2016 · as (voice) · 1 episode
  • The AccountantFilm · 2016 · as Francis Silverberg
  • The Last LaughFilm · 2016 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • TrollsFilm · 2016 · as King Peppy (voice)
  • China, Il The MusicalFilm · 2015 · as Professor Cakes
  • Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterTV · 2015 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Star vs. the Forces of EvilTV · 2015 · as Glossaryck (voice) · 13 episodes
  • The D TrainFilm · 2015 · as Bill Shurmur
  • A Merry Friggin' ChristmasFilm · 2014 · as Snow Globe Santa (voice)
  • Apartment TroublesFilm · 2014 · as Bob
  • Jennifer FallsTV · 2014 · as Don Hirsch · 1 episode
  • Late Night with Seth MeyersTV · 2014 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • The Clockwork GirlFilm · 2014 · as Wilhelm the Tinkerer (voice)
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV · 2014 · as Self · 1 episode
  • TransparentTV · 2014 · as Maura Pfefferman · 40 episodes
  • Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsTV · 2014 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Monsters vs Aliens StoriesFilm · 2013 · Acting
  • Onion News EmpireFilm · 2013 · as David Bryant
  • Phil SpectorFilm · 2013 · as Bruce Cutler
  • The Arrested Development Documentary ProjectFilm · 2013 · as Self
  • The Hangover Part IIIFilm · 2013 · as Sid Garner
  • The MillersTV · 2013 · as Ed Dolan · 2 episodes
  • BentTV · 2012 · as Walt Riggins · 6 episodes
  • BrandedFilm · 2012 · as Bob Gibbons
  • Doc McStuffinsTV · 2012 · as Santa Claus (voice) · 1 episode
  • For the Love of MoneyFilm · 2012 · as Mr. Solomon
  • Inside ComedyTV · 2012 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Robot and MonsterTV · 2012 · as St. Crispy (voice) · 1 episode
  • Bob's BurgersTV · 2011 · as Captain Flarty (voice) · 1 episode
  • Bubble GuppiesTV · 2011 · as Night Wizard (voice) · 2 episodes
  • China, ILTV · 2011 · as Professor Cakes (voice) · 30 episodes
  • FiveFilm · 2011 · as Danny
  • FlypaperFilm · 2011 · as Gordon Blythe
  • Love BitesTV · 2011 · as Dr. O · 1 episode
  • LuckyFilm · 2011 · as Detective Harold Waylon
  • Mr. Popper's PenguinsFilm · 2011 · as Mr. Gremmins
  • Night of the Living CarrotsFilm · 2011 · as Carl Murphy (voice)
  • PaulFilm · 2011 · as Adam Shadowchild
  • The Hangover Part IIFilm · 2011 · as Sid Garner
  • The Trivial Pursuits of Arthur BanksTV · 2011 · Acting · 3 episodes
  • Win WinFilm · 2011 · as Vigman
  • Meeting SpencerFilm · 2010 · as Harris Chappell
  • Operation: EndgameFilm · 2010 · as Devil
  • Raising HopeTV · 2010 · as Arnold · 1 episode
  • Rex Is Not Your LawyerTV · 2010 · as Dr. Barry Cohen · 1 episode
  • Running WildeTV · 2010 · as Steven's Father · 1 episode
  • Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-DooFilm · 2010 · as Mr. Calvin Curdles (voice)
  • Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedTV · 2010 · as Gill Littlefoot (voice) · 1 episode
  • TangledFilm · 2010 · as Big Nose Thug (voice)
  • The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!TV · 2010 · as Bettys friend (voice) · 160 episodes
  • This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of LyingFilm · 2010 · as Self
  • ArcherTV · 2009 · as Torvald Utne (voice) · 10 episodes
  • Monsters vs AliensFilm · 2009 · as Carl Murphy (voice)
  • Mutant Pumpkins from Outer SpaceFilm · 2009 · as Carl Murphy (voice)
  • Prequel: The Dawn of LyingFilm · 2009 · as Anthony
  • The Good WifeTV · 2009 · as Judge George Kluger · 4 episodes
  • The HangoverFilm · 2009 · as Sid Garner
  • The Invention of LyingFilm · 2009 · as Anthony James
  • Batman: The Brave and the BoldTV · 2008 · as Crazy Quilt / Green / Red (voice) · 1 episode
  • Good BehaviorFilm · 2008 · as Hy
  • Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyFilm · 2008 · as Tom Manning
  • Hellboy: In Service of the DemonFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • Superhero MovieFilm · 2008 · as Dr. Whitby
  • Welcome to the CaptainTV · 2008 · as Uncle Saul · 5 episodes
  • My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas MovieFilm · 2007 · as Santa (voice)
  • Not Just the Best of the Larry Sanders ShowFilm · 2007 · Acting
  • SlipstreamFilm · 2007 · as Geek / Jeffrey / Dr. Geekman
  • The ChubbChubbs Save XmasFilm · 2007 · as Santa Claus (voice)
  • The Making Of 'The Larry Sanders Show'Film · 2007 · as Hank Kingsley
  • WordGirlTV · 2007 · Acting · 183 episodes
  • Yo Gabba Gabba!TV · 2007 · Acting · 1 episode
  • PsychTV · 2006 · as Lloyd French · 2 episodes
  • The Megan Mullally ShowTV · 2006 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • The New Adventures of Old ChristineTV · 2006 · as Neil · 1 episode
  • Twenty Good YearsTV · 2006 · as Jeffrey Pyne · 13 episodes
  • Earth to AmericaFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • MediumTV · 2005 · as Todd Emory / Allison Dubois · 1 episode
  • The Colbert ReportTV · 2005 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • The Muppets' Wizard of OzFilm · 2005 · as Wizard
  • The Reichen ShowTV · 2005 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • EntourageTV · 2004 · as Jeffrey Tambor · 3 episodes
  • EuroTripFilm · 2004 · as Scott's Dad (uncredited)
  • Funky MonkeyFilm · 2004 · as Crane
  • Game OverTV · 2004 · as Dr. Zed (voice) · 2 episodes
  • HellboyFilm · 2004 · as Tom Manning
  • The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieFilm · 2004 · as King Neptune (voice)
  • Arrested DevelopmentTV · 2003 · as George Bluth Sr. · 84 episodes
  • DreamWorks 6 Spooky Stories CollectionTV · 2003 · as Carl Murphy (voice) · 2 episodes
  • Eloise at ChristmastimeFilm · 2003 · as Mr. Salomone the Manager
  • Eloise at the PlazaFilm · 2003 · as Mr. Salomone the Manager
  • Malibu's Most WantedFilm · 2003 · as Dr. Feldman
  • My Boss's DaughterFilm · 2003 · as Ken
  • ScorchedFilm · 2003 · as Bank Employer
  • The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTV · 2003 · as Self · 4 episodes
  • Under the Tuscan SunFilm · 2003 · as Lawyer (uncredited)
  • 3-SouthTV · 2002 · Acting · 13 episodes
  • Ozzy & DrixTV · 2002 · as The Mole (voice) · 3 episodes
  • That Was ThenTV · 2002 · as Gary 'Double G' Glass · 2 episodes
  • Get Well SoonFilm · 2001 · as Mitchell
  • Never AgainFilm · 2001 · as Christopher
  • Next CallerTV · 2001 · as Jefferson · 2 episodes
  • The Proud FamilyTV · 2001 · as Randolph Verascola (voice) · 1 episode
  • CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV · 2000 · as Jerzy Skaggs · 1 episode
  • How the Grinch Stole ChristmasFilm · 2000 · as Mayor Augustus Maywho
  • PollockFilm · 2000 · as Clem Greenberg
  • SammyTV · 2000 · as Steve (voice) · 1 episode
  • Everything's RelativeTV · 1999 · as Jake Gorelick · 5 episodes
  • Girl, InterruptedFilm · 1999 · as Dr. Potts
  • Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV · 1999 · as Lester Cohen · 4 episodes
  • Muppets from SpaceFilm · 1999 · as K. Edgar Singer
  • My Teacher's WifeFilm · 1999 · as Jack Boomer
  • Teaching Mrs. TingleFilm · 1999 · as Coach Wenchell
  • The Early ShowTV · 1999 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Late Late Show with Craig KilbornTV · 1999 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • The LotTV · 1999 · as Myron Sylver · 1 episode
  • Doctor DolittleFilm · 1998 · as Dr. Fish
  • HerculesTV · 1998 · as King Salmoneus (voice) · 1 episode
  • Hollywood SquaresTV · 1998 · as Self - Panelist · 180 episodes
  • Meet Joe BlackFilm · 1998 · as Quince
  • The LionheartsTV · 1998 · as (voice) · 3 episodes
  • There's Something About MaryFilm · 1998 · as Sully
  • The PracticeTV · 1997 · as Sid Herman · 2 episodes
  • The Wonderful World of DisneyTV · 1997 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Weapons of Mass DistractionFilm · 1997 · as Alan Blanchard
  • Big BullyFilm · 1996 · as Art Lundstrum
  • The Man Who Captured EichmannFilm · 1996 · as Isser Harel
  • The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestTV · 1996 · as Black Jack Lee (voice) · 1 episode
  • HeavyweightsFilm · 1995 · as Maury Garner
  • Jonny Quest versus the Cyber InsectsFilm · 1995 · as Dr. Zin (voice)
  • MADtvTV · 1995 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Pinky and the BrainTV · 1995 · as Beetle Fiero (voice) · 1 episode
  • Another Midnight RunFilm · 1994 · as Bernie Abbot
  • DuckmanTV · 1994 · as Psychiatrist (voice) · 1 episode
  • Radioland MurdersFilm · 1994 · as Walt Whalen Jr.
  • A House in the HillsFilm · 1993 · as Willie
  • At Home with the WebbersFilm · 1993 · as Gerald Webber
  • Jonny's Golden QuestFilm · 1993 · as Dr. Zin (voice)
  • Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV · 1993 · as Self - Guest · 2 episodes
  • Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has BegunFilm · 1993 · as Dr. Stockton
  • Article 99Film · 1992 · as Dr. Leo Krutz
  • Batman: The Animated SeriesTV · 1992 · as Crocker (voice) · 1 episode
  • Crossing the BridgeFilm · 1992 · as Uncle Alby
  • The Burden of ProofTV · 1992 · as Sennett · 2 episodes
  • The Larry Sanders ShowTV · 1992 · as Hank Kingsley · 90 episodes
  • City SlickersFilm · 1991 · as Lou
  • DinosaursTV · 1991 · as Hank Hibler (voice) · 1 episode
  • Life StinksFilm · 1991 · as Vance Crasswell
  • A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little MurderFilm · 1990 · as Don Hecker
  • American DreamerTV · 1990 · as Joe Baines · 17 episodes
  • Bill & Ted's Excellent AdventuresTV · 1990 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Law & OrderTV · 1990 · as Barry Dilwynn · 1 episode
  • LisaFilm · 1990 · as Mr. Larry Marks
  • PastimeFilm · 1990 · as Peter LaPorte
  • Seriously... Phil CollinsFilm · 1990 · as Jeffrey Taglentini
  • The Easter StoryFilm · 1990 · as Peter (voice)
  • Brenda StarrFilm · 1989 · as Vladimir
  • Doogie Howser, M.D.TV · 1989 · as Board Member · 1 episode
  • Studio 5-BTV · 1989 · Acting · 10 episodes
  • Tales from the CryptTV · 1989 · as Charlie Marno (segment "Dead Right") · 1 episode
  • LIVE with Kelly and MarkTV · 1988 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional VaudevilleFilm · 1987 · as Writer
  • Max HeadroomTV · 1987 · as Murray · 14 episodes
  • Three O'Clock HighFilm · 1987 · as Mr. Rice
  • L.A. LawTV · 1986 · as Gordon Salt · 3 episodes
  • Mr. SunshineTV · 1986 · as Paul Stark · 11 episodes
  • The NativityFilm · 1986 · as Eli (voice)
  • Desert HeartsFilm · 1985 · as Jerry (uncredited)
  • Robert Kennedy & His TimesTV · 1985 · as Pierre Salinger · 3 episodes
  • The Golden GirlsTV · 1985 · as Dr. Stevens · 1 episode
  • The Twilight ZoneTV · 1985 · as Kyle Montgomery (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes") · 1 episode
  • Murder, She WroteTV · 1984 · as Russell Armstrong · 1 episode
  • No Small AffairFilm · 1984 · as Ken
  • The Three Wishes of Billy GrierFilm · 1984 · as Dr. Lindsey
  • Who's the Boss?TV · 1984 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Cocaine: One Man's SeductionFilm · 1983 · as Mort Broome
  • Mr. MomFilm · 1983 · as Jinx
  • SadatTV · 1983 · as Sharaff · 2 episodes
  • The Awakening of CandraFilm · 1983 · as Professor Michael Silver
  • The Man Who Wasn't ThereFilm · 1983 · as Boris Potemkin
  • 9 to 5TV · 1982 · as Franklin Hart · 4 episodes
  • Take Your Best ShotFilm · 1982 · as Alden Pepper
  • The Dream ChasersFilm · 1982 · as Jeffrey Bauman
  • A Gun in the HouseFilm · 1981 · as Lance Kessler
  • Hill Street BluesTV · 1981 · as Judge Alan Wachtel · 8 episodes
  • Saturday the 14thFilm · 1981 · as Waldemar
  • The Star MakerFilm · 1981 · as Harry Lanson
  • Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking StoryFilm · 1980 · as Dankworth
  • Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking StoryTV · 1980 · as Dankworth · 2 episodes
  • ...And Justice for AllFilm · 1979 · as Jay Porter
  • The RopersTV · 1979 · as Jeffrey P. Brookes III · 28 episodes
  • TaxiTV · 1978 · as Congressman Walter Griswald · 1 episode
  • The Love BoatTV · 1977 · as Lawrence Jurgens · 1 episode
  • Three's CompanyTV · 1977 · as Winston Cromwell III · 1 episode
  • Barney MillerTV · 1975 · as William Klein · 1 episode
  • Starsky & HutchTV · 1975 · Acting · 1 episode
  • KojakTV · 1973 · as Medical Examiner · 1 episode
  • M*A*S*HTV · 1972 · as Reddish · 1 episode
  • Summertime KillerFilm · 1972 · as "Sully" Tambor
  • The Adventures of DrunkyFilm · as God (voice)

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