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An incisive presence when it comes to playing bent, off-the-wall characters, Jeffrey (Michael) Tambor has been captivating audiences for nearly four decades in both comic and dramatic projects. Born (July 8,1944) in San Francisco to Eileen (Salzberg) and Michael Bernard Tambor, a flooring contractor, he was raised there. His family is Jewish (from...
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Actor (210 credits)
Actor (210 credits)
2003-2019
Arrested Development
(TV Series)
George Bluth Sr. / Oscar Bluth
George Bluth Sr. / Oscar Bluth
- Courting Disasters
(2019)
... George Bluth Sr.
- Saving for Arraignment Day
(2019)
... George Bluth Sr.
- Check Mates
(2019)
... George Bluth Sr. / Oscar Bluth
- The Untethered Sole
(2019)
... George Bluth Sr. / Oscar Bluth
- Chain Migration
(2019)
... George Bluth Sr. / Oscar Bluth
2015-2018
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
(TV Series)
Glossaryck
Glossaryck
- Divide
(2018)
... Glossaryck (uncredited)
- Is Another Mystery/Marco Jr.
(2018)
... Glossaryck (voice)
- Night Life/Deep Dive
(2017)
... Glossaryck (voice)
- Death Peck/Ponymonium
(2017)
... Glossaryck (voice)
- Sweet Dreams/Lava Lake Beach
(2017)
... Glossaryck (voice)
2017
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
(TV Series)
Big Nose
Big Nose
- Queen for a Day
(2017)
... Big Nose (voice)
- The Way of the Willow
(2017)
... Big Nose (voice)
- The Wrath of Ruthless Ruth
(2017)
... Big Nose (voice)
- Big Brothers of Corona
(2017)
... Big Nose (voice)
- One Angry Princess
(2017)
... Big Nose (voice)
2014-2017
Transparent
(TV Series)
Maura Pfefferman
Maura Pfefferman
- They Is on the Way
(2017)
... Maura Pfefferman
- Desert Eagle
(2017)
... Maura Pfefferman
- Babar the Borrible
(2017)
... Maura Pfefferman
- I Never Promised You a Promised Land
(2017)
... Maura Pfefferman
- Cool Guy
(2017)
... Maura Pfefferman
2017
Transparent: The Lost Sessions
(TV Series)
Maura Pfefferman
Maura Pfefferman
- Maura and Shelly Talk About Their Children's Rubbing
(2017)
... Maura Pfefferman
- Maura Pfefferman Relives Bar Mitzvah Trauma
(2017)
... Maura Pfefferman
2010-2017
Archer
(TV Series)
Len Drexler / Len Trexler / Torvald Utne
Len Drexler / Len Trexler / Torvald Utne
- Archer Dreamland: Auflösung
(2017)
... Len Drexler (voice)
- Archer Dreamland: Gramercy, Halberd!
(2017)
... Len Drexler (voice)
- Archer Dreamland: Waxing Gibbous
(2017)
... Len Drexler (voice)
- Archer Dreamland: Sleepers Wake
(2017)
... Len Drexler (voice)
- Archer Dreamland: Jane Doe
(2017)
... Len Drexler (voice)
2016
Calamity and Jane
(TV Movie)
(voice)
2015
W/Bob and David
(TV Series)
Audiobook Narrator
Audiobook Narrator
- Episode #1.4
(2015)
... Audiobook Narrator (voice)
2007-2015
WordGirl
(TV Series)
Mr. Big / Old Man / Radio Announcer / ...
Mr. Big / Old Man / Radio Announcer / ...
- Trustworthy Tobey/The Tooth Hurts
(2015)
- Staycation/Dr. No-Voice
(2015)
- Pineapple of My Eye/Big Baby
(2015)
2011-2015
China, IL
(TV Series)
Professor Cakes
Professor Cakes
- Magical Pet
(2015)
... Professor Cakes (voice)
- Gummie World
(2015)
... Professor Cakes (voice)
- Life Coaches
(2015)
... Professor Cakes (voice)
- Parent's Day
(2015)
... Professor Cakes (voice)
- Bi-Topping-Ality
(2015)
... Professor Cakes (voice)
2014
The Millers
(TV Series)
Ed Dolan
Ed Dolan
- Sex Ed Dolan
(2014)
... Ed Dolan
- Tomlandia
(2014)
... Ed Dolan
2013-2014
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Ben Cohen / Lester Cohen
Ben Cohen / Lester Cohen
- Reasonable Doubt
(2014)
... Lester Cohen
- American Tragedy
(2013)
... Ben Cohen
- Traumatic Wound
(2013)
... Ben Cohen
- Funny Valentine
(2013)
... Ben Cohen
2013-2014
Raising Hope
(TV Series)
Arnold
Arnold
- The Father Daughter Dance
(2014)
... Arnold
- Déjà Vu Man
(2013)
... Arnold
2013-2014
The Good Wife
(TV Series)
Judge George Kluger
Judge George Kluger
- Parallel Construction, Bitches
(2014)
... Judge George Kluger
- Whack-a-Mole
(2013)
... Judge George Kluger
- The Bit Bucket
(2013)
... Judge George Kluger
- Everything Is Ending
(2013)
... Judge George Kluger
2012-2013
Next Caller
(TV Series)
Jefferson
Jefferson
- The Tude & the Prude
(2013)
... Jefferson
- Rent Control
(2013)
... Jefferson
- Pilot
(2012)
... Jefferson
- Cam Smart
... Jefferson
- Amber Week
... Jefferson
2013
Doc McStuffins
(TV Series short)
Santa Claus
Santa Claus
- A Very McStuffins Christmas
(2013)
... Santa Claus (voice)
2013
Bubble Guppies
(TV Series)
The Night Wizard
The Night Wizard
- The Puppy and the Ring!
(2013)
... The Night Wizard (voice)
2013
Psych
(TV Series)
Lloyd French
Lloyd French
- Right Turn or Left for Dead
(2013)
... Lloyd French
- No Country for Two Old Men
(2013)
... Lloyd French
2012
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
(TV Series)
Blueberry / Mr. Orange
Blueberry / Mr. Orange
- The Day the Store Stood Still
(2012)
... Blueberry (voice)
- Meet the Oranges
(2012)
... Mr. Orange (voice)
2012
Bob's Burgers
(TV Series)
Captain Flarty
Captain Flarty
- Mutiny on the Windbreaker
(2012)
... Captain Flarty (voice)
2012
Bent
(TV Mini-Series)
Walt Riggins
Walt Riggins
- Tile Date
(2012)
... Walt Riggins
- Mom
(2012)
... Walt Riggins
- HD
(2012)
... Walt Riggins
- A-Game
(2012)
... Walt Riggins
- Smitten
(2012)
... Walt Riggins
2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
(TV Series)
Gill Littlefoot
Gill Littlefoot
- The Grasp of the Gnome
(2010)
... Gill Littlefoot (voice)
2008-2010
Entourage
(TV Series)
Jeffrey Tambor
Jeffrey Tambor
- Sniff Sniff Gang Bang
(2010)
... Jeffrey Tambor
- Fore
(2009)
... Jeffrey Tambor
- Gotta Look Up to Get Down
(2008)
... Jeffrey Tambor
2009
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
(TV Series)
Crazy Quilt / Green / Red
Crazy Quilt / Green / Red
- The Color of Revenge!
(2009)
... Crazy Quilt / Green / Red (voice)
2009
Medium
(TV Series)
Todd Emory / Allison Dubois
Todd Emory / Allison Dubois
- The Man in the Mirror
(2009)
... Todd Emory / Allison Dubois
2008
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(TV Series)
Jerzy Skaggs
Jerzy Skaggs
- Art Imitates Life
(2008)
... Jerzy Skaggs
2006-2008
Twenty Good Years
(TV Series)
Jeffrey Pyne
Jeffrey Pyne
- Come Fly with Me
(2008)
... Jeffrey Pyne
- Murder He Thought
(2008)
... Jeffrey Pyne
- The Crying Game
(2006)
... Jeffrey Pyne
- John's Old Lady
(2006)
... Jeffrey Pyne
- They Shoot Turkeys, Don't They?
(2006)
... Jeffrey Pyne
2008
Welcome to the Captain
(TV Series)
Uncle Saul
Uncle Saul
- Mr. Big Meeting
(2008)
... Uncle Saul
- The Wrecking Crew
(2008)
... Uncle Saul
- The Letter
(2008)
... Uncle Saul
- Weekend at Saul's
(2008)
... Uncle Saul
- Pilot
(2008)
... Uncle Saul
2004
Game Over
(TV Series)
Dr. Zed
Dr. Zed
- All Work and All Play
(2004)
... Dr. Zed (voice)
- Meet the Smashenburns
(2004)
... Dr. Zed (voice)
2003
The Wonderful World of Disney
(TV Series)
Mr. Salomone
Mr. Salomone
- Eloise at Christmastime
(2003)
... Mr. Salomone
- Eloise at the Plaza
(2003)
... Mr. Salomone
2002-2003
Ozzy & Drix
(TV Series short)
The Mole
The Mole
- Sugar Shock
(2003)
... The Mole (voice)
- Ozzy Jr.
(2002)
... The Mole (voice)
- A Lousy Haircut
(2002)
... The Mole (voice)
2002
3-South
(TV Series)
Dean Earhart
Dean Earhart
- Stomach Pump
(2002)
... Dean Earhart (voice)
- College Material
(2002)
... Dean Earhart (voice)
- The Freshmen
(2002)
... Dean Earhart
2002
That Was Then
(TV Series)
Gary 'Double G' Glass
Gary 'Double G' Glass
- Episode #1.7
(2002)
... Gary 'Double G' Glass
- Mayor May Not
(2002)
... Gary 'Double G' Glass
- The Thirty-Year Itch
(2002)
... Gary 'Double G' Glass
- Episode #1.5
... Gary 'Double G' Glass
- Under Noah's Certain Terms
... Gary 'Double G' Glass
2002
The Proud Family
(TV Series)
Randolph Verascola
Randolph Verascola
- Romeo Must Wed
(2002)
... Randolph Verascola (voice)
2001
The Practice
(TV Series)
Sid Herman
Sid Herman
- Vanished: Part 1
(2001)
... Sid Herman
- Liar's Poker
(2001)
... Sid Herman
1999
Everything's Relative
(TV Series)
Jake Gorelick
Jake Gorelick
- Just My Luck
(1999)
... Jake Gorelick
- City of Flies
(1999)
... Jake Gorelick
- Prisoner of Love
(1999)
... Jake Gorelick
- Where the Son Doesn't Shine
(1999)
... Jake Gorelick
1998
The Lionhearts
(TV Series)
Hank
Hank
- The Pony Show
(1998)
... (voice)
- Leo's Diet
(1998)
... Hank (voice)
1998
Hercules
(TV Series)
King Salmoneus
King Salmoneus
- Hercules and the King of Thessaly
(1998)
... King Salmoneus (voice)
1992-1998
The Larry Sanders Show
(TV Series)
Hank Kingsley
Hank Kingsley
- Flip
(1998)
... Hank Kingsley
- Putting the 'Gay' Back in Litigation
(1998)
... Hank Kingsley
- Just the Perfect Blendship
(1998)
... Hank Kingsley
- I Buried Sid
(1998)
... Hank Kingsley
- Beverly's Secret
(1998)
... Hank Kingsley
1997
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
(TV Series)
Jerry / Sanitation Worker
Jerry / Sanitation Worker
- Laugh, Krumm, Laugh/Rookie Monsters
(1997)
... Jerry / Sanitation Worker (voice)
1997
Johnny Bravo
(TV Series)
Felinius / T.V. Voices #1
Felinius / T.V. Voices #1
- Hip Hop Flop/Talk to Me, Baby/Blanky Hanky Panky
(1997)
... Felinius / T.V. Voices #1 (voice)
1997
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man
(TV Series)
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist
- Hamlet 2: This Time It's Personal
(1997)
... Psychiatrist (voice)
1996
The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat
(TV Series short)
Oscar
Oscar
- Surreal Estate/Phony Phelix/Five Minute Meatball
(1996)
... Oscar (voice)
1996
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
(TV Series)
Black Jack Lee
Black Jack Lee
- The Darkest Fathoms
(1996)
... Black Jack Lee (voice)
1995
Pinky and the Brain
(TV Series)
Beetle Fiero
Beetle Fiero
- Of Mouse and Man
(1995)
... Beetle Fiero (voice)
1993
Dinosaurs
(TV Series)
Hank Hibler
Hank Hibler
- Charlene and Her Amazing Humans
(1993)
... Hank Hibler (voice)
1992
Batman: The Animated Series
(TV Series)
Crocker / SWAT Leader
Crocker / SWAT Leader
- Appointment in Crime Alley
(1992)
... Crocker / SWAT Leader (voice)
1992
The Burden of Proof
(TV Mini-Series)
Sennett
Sennett
- Part II
(1992)
... Sennett
- Part I
(1992)
... Sennett
1990-1991
American Dreamer
(TV Series)
Joe Baines
Joe Baines
- They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
(1991)
... Joe Baines
- Heartbreak Diner
(1991)
... Joe Baines
- Papa Joe
(1991)
... Joe Baines
- Mother Knows Best
(1991)
... Joe Baines
- Don't Drink the Water
(1991)
... Joe Baines
1990
The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda
(TV Series short)
Additional Voices
Additional Voices
- Pity the Poor Pirate
(1990)
... Additional Voices (voice)
1990
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
(TV Series)
- One Sweet and Sour Chinese Adventure to Go
(1990)
... (voice)
1990
Who's the Boss?
(TV Series)
Fred Hartwell / Ed Hartwell
Fred Hartwell / Ed Hartwell
- Tony Kills
(1990)
... Fred Hartwell / Ed Hartwell
1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.
(TV Series)
Hospital Board Member
Hospital Board Member
- Every Dog Has His Doogie
(1989)
... Hospital Board Member
1989
Studio 5-B
(TV Series)
Lionel Goodman
Lionel Goodman
- Sex and Violence
(1989)
... Lionel Goodman
- Dirty Laundry
(1989)
... Lionel Goodman
- To Air Is Human
(1989)
... Lionel Goodman
- Glasnost
(1989)
... Lionel Goodman
- The Perfect View
(1989)
... Lionel Goodman
1987-1988
Max Headroom
(TV Series)
Murray
Murray
- Baby Grobags
(1988)
... Murray
- Lessons
(1988)
... Murray
- Neurostim
(1988)
... Murray
- Whacketts
(1987)
... Murray
- Dream Thieves
(1987)
... Murray
1988
L.A. Law
(TV Series)
Gordon Salt
Gordon Salt
- Open Heart Perjury
(1988)
... Gordon Salt
- Fetus Completus
(1988)
... Gordon Salt
- The Bald Ones
(1988)
... Gordon Salt
1988
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Russell Armstrong
Russell Armstrong
- Harbinger of Death
(1988)
... Russell Armstrong
1987
Popeye and Son
(TV Series short)
- Prince of a Fellow/Damsel in Distress
(1987)
... (voice)
- There Goes the Neighborhood/Olive's Day Off
(1987)
... (voice)
- Orchid You Not/Ain't Mythbehavin'
(1987)
... (voice)
- Split Decision/The Case of the Burger Burglar
(1987)
... (voice)
- Dr. Junior and Mr. Hyde/Popeye's Surfin' Adventure
(1987)
... (voice)
1981-1987
Hill Street Blues
(TV Series)
Judge Alan Wachtel / Alan Wachtel / Attorney Alan Wachtel
Judge Alan Wachtel / Alan Wachtel / Attorney Alan Wachtel
- It Ain't Over Till It's Over
(1987)
... Judge Alan Wachtel
- The Runner Falls on His Kisser
(1987)
... Judge Alan Wachtel
- Der Roachenkavalier
(1987)
... Judge Alan Wachtel
- City of Refuse
(1987)
... Judge Alan Wachtel
- The Best Defense
(1986)
... Judge Alan Wachtel
1986-1987
The New Adventures of Jonny Quest
(TV Series)
Hard Rock
Hard Rock
- Creeping Unknown
(1987)
... Hard Rock (voice)
- Skulduggery
(1986)
... Hard Rock (voice)
- The Scourge of Skyborg
(1986)
... Hard Rock (voice)
- Warlord of the Sky
(1986)
... Hard Rock (voice)
- The Monolith Man
(1986)
... Hard Rock (voice)
1985-1986
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Milton (segment "The World Next Door") / Kyle Montgomery (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes")
Milton (segment "The World Next Door") / Kyle Montgomery (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes")
- The After Hours/Lost and Found/The World Next Door
(1986)
... Milton (segment "The World Next Door")
- Dead Woman's Shoes/Wong's Lost and Found Emporium
(1985)
... Kyle Montgomery (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes")
1986
Mr. Sunshine
(TV Series)
Prof. Paul Stark
Prof. Paul Stark
- Take My Ex-Wife Please!
(1986)
... Prof. Paul Stark
- Great Expectations
(1986)
... Prof. Paul Stark
- Leftwich in Love
(1986)
... Prof. Paul Stark
- Fear of Falling
(1986)
... Prof. Paul Stark
- Too Many Cooks
(1986)
... Prof. Paul Stark
1985
Robert Kennedy and His Times
(TV Mini-Series)
Pierre Salinger
Pierre Salinger
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Pierre Salinger
1983
Sadat
(TV Mini-Series)
Sharaff
Sharaff
- Episode #1.2
(1983)
... Sharaff
- Episode #1.1
(1983)
... Sharaff
1981-1983
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Lawrence Jurgens / Mr. Harold Rogers
Lawrence Jurgens / Mr. Harold Rogers
- The Captain's Crush/Out of My Hair/Off-Course Romance
(1983)
... Lawrence Jurgens
- Isaac's Teacher/Seal of Approval/The Successor
(1981)
... Mr. Harold Rogers
1982
CBS Children's Mystery Theatre
(TV Series)
Nick Alessio
Nick Alessio
- The Zertigo Diamond Caper
(1982)
... Nick Alessio
1981-1982
Three's Company
(TV Series)
Dr. Phil Greene / Dr. Tom Miller / Winston Cromwell III
Dr. Phil Greene / Dr. Tom Miller / Winston Cromwell III
- Jack Goes to the Dentist
(1982)
... Dr. Phil Greene
- Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
(1981)
... Dr. Tom Miller
- Father of the Bride
(1981)
... Winston Cromwell III
1982
The Little Rascals
(TV Series)
Additional Voices
Additional Voices
- Rascals' Revenge
(1982)
... Additional Voices (voice)
1982
Nine to Five
(TV Series)
Franklin Hart
Franklin Hart
- Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Secretary
(1982)
... Franklin Hart
- The China Sin-Drome
(1982)
... Franklin Hart
- Herassment
(1982)
... Franklin Hart
- New Kid on the Block
(1982)
... Franklin Hart
1979-1980
The Ropers
(TV Series)
Jeffrey P. Brookes III
Jeffrey P. Brookes III
- Mother's Wake
(1980)
... Jeffrey P. Brookes III
- Four Letter Word
(1980)
... Jeffrey P. Brookes III
- The Rummage Sale
(1980)
... Jeffrey P. Brookes III
- Old Flames
(1980)
... Jeffrey P. Brookes III
- Men About the House
(1980)
... Jeffrey P. Brookes III
1979
Taxi
(TV Series)
Congressman Walter Griswald
Congressman Walter Griswald
- Elaine and the Lame Duck
(1979)
... Congressman Walter Griswald
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Soundtrack (5 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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(May 16 to July 31, 1982) He acted in Suzanne Grossman and Paxton Whitehead's adaptation of Georges Feydeau's play, "A Flea in Her Ear," at the Mark Taper Forum Theater in Los Angeles, California. Tom Moore was director. Ralph Funicello was set designer. Carrie Robbins was costume designer. See more »Publicity Listings:
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[2008, on The Larry Sanders Show (1992)] Changed my life. I am so thankful that-I mean, go figure. Most people are lucky to get one good series, but I got two groundbreakers. I just knew when I read that "Hey Now" script that something was afoot. Those were seven of the greatest years of my life. I learned so much, and it affirmed everything I thought comedy was. It was really a tremendous ... See more »Trivia:
Directed a production of "Burn This" at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles and is the co-owner of Skylight Books in the Los Feliz area. See more »Trademark:
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