Judah Friedlander Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 76 kg |
Date of Birth | March 16, 1969 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Hair Color | Black |
Judah Friedlander is an American actor and comedian who became familiar to television audiences with his role as the quirky writer Frank Rossitano in the award-winning NBC sitcom, 30 Rock (2006-2013).
Born Name
Judah Friedlander
Nick Name
Judah
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Nationality
Education
Judah was a student at the New York University and the Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Occupation
Actor, Comedian
Family
- Father – Arthur Friedlander
- Mother – Shirley Friedlander
Net Worth
Judah’s net worth was $3 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
76 kg or 167.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry on his father’s side and is of Croatian descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Curly hair
- Unkempt look with shaggy hair and beard
- Wears trucker hats with eye-catching slogans written on them
Judah Friedlander Favorite Things
- Sports – Soccer, Ping Pong
- Bad Movie – Elvis and the Beauty Queen (1981)
- Hat He Wore On 30 Rock – The one that said ‘TRAP DO_R’ with the second ‘O’ missing
- Movie – Star Wars (1977)
- Comedian – Dave Attell
Source – The Hollywood Reporter, NewSounds.org, StudLife.com, Wikipedia
Judah Friedlander Facts
- His wisecracking character of Frank Rossitano on 30 Rock was based on a few writers that show creator Tina Fey had worked with on Saturday Night Live.
- Judah supports the New York Red Bulls soccer club.
- His role models in comedy are Sam Kinison, Dave Attell, Steven Wright, and John Mulrooney.
- Judah became known as the ‘Hug Guy’ after appearing in the music video for the Dave Matthews Band’s 2001 single, Everyday.
- He is a competitive ping pong player.
- Judah impressed critics and viewers alike with his dramatic turn as Toby Radloff in American Splendor (2003). His performance earned him a ‘Best Supporting Actor’ nomination at the 19th Independent Spirit Awards in 2004.
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