Jim Breuer
James E. Breuer (born June 21, 1967)[1] is an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician, and radio host. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to '98 and starred in the film Half Baked (1998).
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Birth name | James E. Breuer |
Born | Valley Stream, New York, U.S. | June 21, 1967
Medium | Stand-up, television, film, radio |
Nationality | American |
Years active | 1988–present |
Genres | Observational comedy, improvisational comedy, character comedy, music |
Subject(s) | Everyday life, marriage, parenting, self-deprecation, heavy metal music |
Spouse | Dee Breuer (m. 1993) |
Children | 3 |
Notable works and roles |
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Website | jimbreuer.com |
Early life
Breuer was born in Valley Stream, New York on Long Island.[2]
His first job was at Sears when he was a teenager.
Career
Television career
Breuer was a member of the cast of Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998, playing characters such as Joe Pesci and Goat Boy.[3] He went on to host The Jim Breuer Show after leaving SNL.[4] Breuer later hosted the third season of the VH1 show Web Junk 20, has done two Comedy Central specials — 2002's Hardcore, and 2009's Let's Clear the Air — and has been featured in commercials for Pizza Hut.
Radio career
Breuer was a regular on the Opie and Anthony Show[5] and is the host of Fridays with Jim Breuer, on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Other work
Breuer regularly tours as a comedian. Footage of his 2008 tour was used in his documentary More Than Me and in his 4-hour DVD program The Jim Breuer Road Journals.
Breuer has written one book: I'm Not High (But I've Got a Lot of Crazy Stories about Life as a Goat Boy, a Dad, and a Spiritual Warrior).[6]
In January 2011, he launched a podcast called "The Podcast Masters" with fellow comedian Pete Correale.
Personal life
From 2005 to 2021, Breuer lived in Chester Township, New Jersey, with his wife, Dee, and three daughters.[7] In August 2021, Breuer and his family moved to Naples, Florida after selling their home in New Jersey.[8]
He describes himself as a "superfan" of the New York Mets.[9]
Discography
- Jim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy – Songs from the Garage (2016; Metal Blade Records)[10]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992–1994 | Uptown Comedy Club | Various | |
1995–1998 | Saturday Night Live | Various | Cast Member |
1995 | Home Improvement | Jim | Episode: "Talk to Me" |
1995 | Clerks: The TV Show | Randal Graves | TV Short |
1996 | 'Buddies | Jim | Unaired Pilot |
1998 | Half Baked | Brian | |
1999 | Dick | John Dean | |
2000 | Titan A.E. | The Cook | Voice |
2000 | Once in the Life | Pizzaman | |
2001 | One Eyed King | Patrick 'Paddy' O'Donahue | |
2002 | American Dummy | Tony Metropolis | Short |
2003 | Crooked Lines | Chris | |
2006 | Beer League | Football Guy | |
2010 | More than Me | Himself | |
2010 | The Jim Breuer Road Journals | Himself | |
2011 | Zookeeper | Crow | Voice |
2012–2013 | Motorcity | Tooley | Voice, 11 episodes |
2013 | The English Teacher | Narcissist Man | |
2014 | Family Guy | Joe Pesci (voice) | Episode: "Brian's a Bad Father" |
2014 | School Dance | Officer Lagney | |
2015 | Quitters | ||
2016 | Bling | Mr. Glump | Voice |
2016 | Rock and a Hard Place | Pastor Darren | |
2016–2017 | Kevin Can Wait | Father Phillip | 4 episodes |
2017 | Liv & Maddie | Himself | Episode: "Big Break-A-Rooney" |
References
- "Jim Breuer Biography". Starpulse.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- "Jim Breuer". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- "Jim Breuer: Stand Up Videos and Funny Clips | Comedy Central's Jokes.com". Comedians.comedycentral.com. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- "The Jim Breuer Show (1998– )". IMDb.com. 13 July 1998. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
- "Opie and Anthony Show Rundown for August 8th, 2008". 923krock.com. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
- Breuer, Jim (October 5, 2010). I'm Not High: (But I've Got a Lot of Crazy Stories about Life as a Goat Boy, a Dad, and a Spiritual Warrior). New York: Gotham Books. ISBN 978-1-59240-575-6.
- Keller, Joel (October 16, 2005). "In Person; Mr. Breuer's Neighborhood". The New York Times. Retrieved October 28, 2007.
Mr. Breuer's stand-up comedy often revolves around stories about his childhood in Valley Stream, N.Y., on Long Island, his marriage and his neighbors. Living in Chester speaks to how he wants to live.
- https://www.facebook.com/JimBreuer/videos/1890336124459466
- "Jim Breuer: Why Would You Boo the Mets?". Archived from the original on 2021-12-22 – via www.youtube.com.
- "Jim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy". Metal Blade Records. Retrieved January 17, 2017.