Jim Breuer
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Biography
A stand-up comedian since his college days on Long Island, NY, Jim Breuer worked in comedy clubs around the country for several years before deciding to try to become a regular on the NYC comedy club circuit. After only seven months in the city, he landed a gig on the nationally syndicated show "Uptown Comedy Club," where he spent two seasons. He joined NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in 1995, becoming best known for his original character 'Goat Boy' and his Joe Pesci impression in the recurring "Joe Pesci Show" sketch. Other characters have included ex-porn star Don Wong and Glen the older brother of Azrael Abyss, who co-hosts the fictional cable access show "Goth Talk." (The comedian left the show during the summer of 1998). Breuer headlined his own special "Pulp Comics: Jim Breuer" (Comedy Central, 1997) and that network tapped him to host "Premium Blend" in 1998. Despite the limitations of the "Half Baked" (1997) material, he drew praise in his feature debut for giving a decent impression of someone stoned (a character he often employs in his stand-up routines). His second film, the Watergate-era "Dick" (1999), cast him as White House counsel John Dean alongside fellow "SNL"-ers Ana Gasteyer and Will Ferrell.
Filmography
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Life Events
1992
TV series debut on the syndicated "Uptown Comedy Club"
1995
Starred in the busted ABC pilot "Clerks", based on Kevin Smith's indie film
1995
Originally cast opposite Dave Chappelle in the ABC sitcom "Buddies"; dropped out after the pilot was filmed
1995
Joined cast of NBC's "Saturday Night Live"
1997
Headlined own special on Comedy Central "Pulp Comics: Jim Breuer"
1998
Feature acting debut, co-starring with Chappelle in the comedy "Half Baked"
1998
Hosted "Premium Blend" on Comedy Central
1998
Left cast of "Saturday Night Live"
1999
Had featured role in "Dick", a Watergate-era film comedy, in which he played John Dean
2000
Provided voice for animated sci-fi film "Titan, A.E."
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