Jeff Garlin
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Jeffrey "Jeff" Garlin (born June 5, 1962) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, voice artist, director, writer and author, best known for his role as Jeff Greene on the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jeff Garlin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jeff Garlin's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jeff Garlin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Out of the Loop, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jeff Garlin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jeff Garlin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jeff Garlin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Out of the Loop | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Babylon | Don Wallach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Studio 666 | Jeremy Shill | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | This Is the Year | Mr. Elmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese? | Buttercup (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Junn Gobint (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 | Buttercup (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Todd Glass: Act Happy | Bus Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie | Detective Gene Handsome | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Becoming Bond | Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind | Himself / Murray Goldberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Laggies | Ed Burch | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | In a World... | Himself (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Dealin' with Idiots | Max Morris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | ParaNorman | Perry Babcock (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Safety Not Guaranteed | Mr. Britt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hawaiian Vacation | Buttercup (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Cars 2 | Otis (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 | Buttercup (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Bounty Hunter | Sid | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | BURN·E | Captain (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Rocker | Stan | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget | Self / Saul Schwartz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | WALL·E | Captain (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Young and Handsome: A Night with Jeff Garlin | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Strange Wilderness | Ed Lawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | American Loser | Lenny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fired! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators! | Villain (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With | James Aaron | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Pyramid Tech CEO (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Fat Albert | Jer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | After the Sunset | Ron | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sleepover | Jay Corky | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary | Self - Roastmaster | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Daddy Day Care | Phil | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Third Wheel | Office Worker (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Run Ronnie Run | Birthday Woman's Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bounce | Emcee | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm | Jeff Greene | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | Cyclops | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Senseless | Arlo Vickers | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Love Bug | Highway Patrolman | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Little Big League | Opposing Little League Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | RoboCop 3 | Donut Jerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Hero | News Vendor | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Straight Talk | Bob | Average | Similar → |
Jeff Garlin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jeff Garlin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeff Garlin is "Out of the Loop" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jeff Garlin acted in?
Jeff Garlin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jeff Garlin?
Other notable films include "The Goldbergs: An '80s Rewind", "WALL·E", and "Toy Story 3".