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| Born | (1967-06-21)June 21, 1967 (age 58) Valley Stream, New York, U.S. |
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| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Nancy Allen (first cousin) |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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| Website | www |
James Breuer (born June 21, 1967)[1] is an American stand-up comedian, and actor.[2] He was a cast member onSaturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998 and starred in the filmHalf Baked (1998).
Breuer was a member of the cast ofSaturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998, playing characters such asJoe Pesci andGoat Boy.[3] He went on to hostThe Jim Breuer Show after leavingSNL.[4]
Breuer regularly tours as a comedian. Footage of his 2008 tour was used in his documentaryMore Than Me and in his four-hour DVD programThe Jim Breuer Road Journals. In September 2021, he cancelled shows at venues requiringCOVID-19 vaccination in New Jersey and Michigan and has stated that he will not perform at venues with such requirements.[5][6]
In 2023, Breuer appeared as a featured speaker on theReAwaken America Tour.[7] During one appearance, Breuer received backlash for mocking thecollapse of football playerDamar Hamlin; he suggested the collapse was caused by COVID-19 vaccines, echoingconspiracy theories in anti-vaccine circles.[8]
Breuer was born inValley Stream, New York,[1][9] and graduated in 1985 fromValley Stream Central High School.[10]
From 2005 to 2021, he lived inChester Township, New Jersey, with his wife Dee, whom he married in 1992,[1] and their three daughters.[11] In August 2021, Breuer and his family moved toNaples, Florida, after selling their home in New Jersey.[12]
Breuer is a first cousin of actressNancy Allen through her mother and his father.[13]
| 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 pilot |
| 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 | |
| 2003 | MTV Icon | Himself | Special; Episode: "Metallica" |
| 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 | |
| 2013 | Wonder Pets | Strawman (voice) | Episode: "In The land of Oz!" |
| 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" |
| 2023 | Jingle Smells | Blake Ashton |
Full name, James Breuer; born June 21, 1967, in Valley Stream, NY...
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.
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