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Jonathan Silverman

Jonathan Elihu Silverman (born August 5, 1966) is an American actor.[1] He is known for his roles in the comedy films Brighton Beach Memoirs, Weekend at Bernie's, and its sequel Weekend at Bernie's II.

Early life and education

Silverman was born in Los Angeles, California, to a Jewish family. He is the son of Hillel Emanuel Silverman, a rabbi and Devora (née Halaban) Silverman. He is the grandson of famous Conservative Rabbi Morris Silverman. His mother is from Jerusalem, where her family has lived since the establishment of Israel.[2] He graduated Beverly Hills High School in 1984 and is friends with David Schwimmer, who was a classmate.

Career

Silverman is known for his roles the films Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985),[3] Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986) (a film version of the first play of Neil Simon's Eugene Trilogy),[4] Caddyshack II (1988),[5] Weekend at Bernie's (1989),[6] Little Sister (1992),[7] andLittle Big League (1994),[8] He played the role of Eddie in Beethoven's Big Break, as well as starred in the film Jam (2006).[9]

Silverman began his career on television, with a recurring role on the sitcom Gimme A Break! from 1984 to 1986. From 1995 to 1997, Silverman played the title role in the television NBC sitcom The Single Guy.[10] In the 2000s. Silverman was a main cast member on the sitcoms In Case of Emergency.[11] and Significant Mother. He has also made guest appearances on Friends (in the episode "The One with the Birth"),[12] CSI: Miami,[13] Psych, Hot in Cleveland, and White Collar. In 2014, he guest starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a controversial standup comedian.

Personal life

Silverman has been married to actress Jennifer Finnigan since 2007; the two met at a barbecue in 2004.[14] They have a daughter.[15]

Philanthropy

In 2004, Silverman was a participant in the first-ever US television advertising campaign supporting donations to Jewish federations. The program featured "film and television personalities celebrating their Jewish heritage and promoting charitable giving to the Jewish community" and included Greg Grunberg, Marlee Matlin, Joshua Malina, and Kevin Weisman.[16]

Filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. ^ Koven, Mikel J. (2008). Film, Folklore, and Urban Legends. Scarecrow Press. pp. 57–. ISBN 978-0-8108-6025-4. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  2. ^ Miller, Gerri. "Actor Jonathan Silverman: A lover, a joker, an online minister". Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles. July 29, 2015.
  3. ^ Girls Just Want to Have Fun Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Maslin, Janet. "Screen: 'Brighton Beach Memoirs'". The New York Times. December 25, 1986
  5. ^ "Stealing Home""Caddyshack II". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Holden, Stephen. "Review/Film; Spoofing Hamptons Life With a Mobster Murder" The New York Times, July 5, 1989
  7. ^ Little Sister tcm.com, retrieved October 19, 2017
  8. ^ a b Lowry, Brian. Little Big League Variety, June 17, 1994
  9. ^ Caprario, M. D (June 29, 2009). "'Jam' Makes Los Angeles Debut at 2006 Hollywood Film Festival". LA Splash. Retrieved October 19, 2017
  10. ^ King, Susan (September 24, 1995). "Profile: The Most Eligible Guy". Los Angeles Times.
  11. ^ "In Case of Emergency". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  12. ^ "Our guide to top Friends eps from season 1". Entertainment Weekly. January 8, 2004.
  13. ^ "CSI. Under The Influence". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  14. ^ "OK! Exclusive: Jonathan Silverman & Jennifer Finnigan Married!". OK! Magazine. July 28, 2007. Archived from the original on December 7, 2007. Retrieved April 24, 2009.
  15. ^ Juneau, Jen (October 6, 2017). "Jennifer Finnigan and Jonathan Silverman Welcome Daughter Ella Jack". People. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  16. ^ "Film and Television Celebrities Promote Jewish Federations in First-Ever National Television Advertising Campaign" (Press release). United Jewish Communities. August 2, 2004. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013.
  17. ^ "The Opposite of Sex". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  18. ^ "Beethoven's Treasure Tail". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  19. ^ "A Magic Christmas". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  20. ^ "Baby, Baby, Baby". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  21. ^ Goldberg, Leslie (April 10, 2015}. "CW Orders Comedy Series 'Significant Mother' for Summer". The Hollywood Reporter.
  22. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (April 3, 2018). "Salvation Adds Jonathan Silverman for Season 2, Brings Back Taylor Cole". TVLine. Retrieved April 3, 2018.

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