Judah Friedlander (born March 16, 1969) is an American actor and
comedian, known for playing the role of writer Frank Rossitano on the
NBC sitcom 30 Rock. Friedlander is also known for his role as Toby
Radloff in the film American Splendor, a role that garnered him
favorable reviews and a nomination for best supporting actor at the
2004 Independent Spirit Awards. Earlier in his career, he was
recognized as "the hug guy" from the music video for the 2001 Dave
Matthews Band single "Everyday".Friedlander is known for his
distinctive look, which includes oversized glasses, shaggy hair, a
T-shirt and trucker hat (both often emblazoned with slogans such as
"world champion"), and a generally unkempt appearance. It is a look he
maintains as a stand-up comedian, during most of his public
appearances, and which he has employed in some of his acting
roles.Friedlander was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the son of
Shirley and Art Friedlander. His father was of Russian Jewish descent
and his mother, a native of Pittsburgh, is Croatian American.As a
child, Friedlander drew political cartoons and made animated films. He
first tried stand-up comedy in 1989 at the age of 19 while attending
New York University. Friedlander graduated from the Gallatin School of
Individualized Study.
comedian, known for playing the role of writer Frank Rossitano on the
NBC sitcom 30 Rock. Friedlander is also known for his role as Toby
Radloff in the film American Splendor, a role that garnered him
favorable reviews and a nomination for best supporting actor at the
2004 Independent Spirit Awards. Earlier in his career, he was
recognized as "the hug guy" from the music video for the 2001 Dave
Matthews Band single "Everyday".Friedlander is known for his
distinctive look, which includes oversized glasses, shaggy hair, a
T-shirt and trucker hat (both often emblazoned with slogans such as
"world champion"), and a generally unkempt appearance. It is a look he
maintains as a stand-up comedian, during most of his public
appearances, and which he has employed in some of his acting
roles.Friedlander was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the son of
Shirley and Art Friedlander. His father was of Russian Jewish descent
and his mother, a native of Pittsburgh, is Croatian American.As a
child, Friedlander drew political cartoons and made animated films. He
first tried stand-up comedy in 1989 at the age of 19 while attending
New York University. Friedlander graduated from the Gallatin School of
Individualized Study.
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