Stand Up NY Presents: Jeff Garlin.

Jeff Garlin is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known for his improvisational style and unmistakable presence on stage and screen. Born on June 5, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, Garlin got his start in stand-up comedy, performing in clubs where he developed a loose, conversational approach that blends storytelling, self-deprecation, and off-the-cuff humor.Garlin is widely recognized for his role as Jeff Greene on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, where he stars alongside Larry David. His work on the show highlights his improvisational strengths, often blurring the line between scripted comedy and spontaneous performance.He also gained mainstream popularity as Murray Goldberg, the loud but lovable father on ABC’s The Goldbergs, further cementing his reputation as a comedic force in television.