About
Comedy icon who is considered by many to be the quintessential Jewish Comedian. He is known for wearing an all-black outfit and Converse sneakers. In 1995, he played Peter in the movie Leaving Las Vegas.
Before Fame
He met Larry David at summer camp in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York when they were thirteen. He later held a career as a copywriter for an ad agency while performing stand-up routines at night.
Trivia
He made frequent appearances as himself on the HBO comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm alongside Larry David. He appeared in more than 150 episodes of television throughout his comedic acting career.
Family Life
He grew up with a caterer for a father and an actress for a mother. He married Joyce Lapinsky in 2005.
Associated With
He made occasional appearances on Everybody Hates Chris with Chris Rock.
