Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

81 · Born: Jul 8, 1944

Personal Details

BornJul 8, 1944 San Francisco, California, USA
Spouse
  • Kasia Tambor

    ( Oct 6, 2001 to Dec 17, 2025 )
  • Katie Mitchell

    ( Mar 9, 1991 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Eileen Tambor
  • Michael Bernard Tambor

Biography

Jeffrey Tambor, a talented actor, made a significant impact on the world of television through his captivating performances in various hit series. One of his most notable roles was in the Amazon Studios series TRANSPARENT, where he played the character of Mort Pfefferman, a family patriarch who undergoes a remarkable transformation, ultimately becoming the unforgettable Maura.

Tambor's remarkable performance in TRANSPARENT earned him numerous prestigious awards, including two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a SAG Award, and a Critics' Choice Award. His ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters has made him a standout in the industry.

In addition to his work in TRANSPARENT, Tambor has also starred in the Emmy-winning sitcom ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, playing the roles of twin brothers George Bluth and Oscar Bluth. He has also had the opportunity to showcase his versatility as an actor by playing Hank Kingsley, the self-centered sidekick, on HBO's critically acclaimed series THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW.

Throughout his career, Tambor has consistently demonstrated his ability to bring complex and dynamic characters to life, earning him a reputation as a talented and respected actor in the industry.

Career

2021
The Clockwork Girl
The Clockwork Girl as Wilhelm the Tinkerer (voice)
2020
Magic Camp
Magic Camp as Roy Preston
2018
55 Steps
55 Steps as Mort Cohen
2017
Tangled: Before Ever After
Tangled: Before Ever After as Big Nose (voice)
The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin as Georgy Malenkov
2016
The Accountant
The Accountant as Francis Silverberg
Trolls
Trolls as King Peppy (voice)
2015
The D Train
The D Train as Bill Shurmur
China, IL
China, IL as Professor Cakes (voice)
2014
Transparent
Transparent as Maura Pfefferman
2013
Phil Spector
Phil Spector as Bruce Cutler
Onion News Empire
Onion News Empire as David Bryant
2012
Branded
Branded as Bob Gibbons
Bent
Bent as Walt Riggins
2011
Win Win
Win Win as Vigman
Flypaper
Flypaper as Gordon Blythe
Night of the Living Carrots
Night of the Living Carrots as Carl Murphy (voice)
Lucky
Lucky as Detective Harold Waylon
Paul
Paul as Adam Shadowchild
Five
Five as Danny
2010
Tangled
Tangled as Big Nose Thug (voice)
Meeting Spencer
Meeting Spencer as Harris Chappell
Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo
Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo as Mr. Calvin Curdles (voice)
The Hangover
The Hangover as Sid Garner
Monsters vs. Aliens
Monsters vs. Aliens as Carl Murphy (voice)
The Invention of Lying
The Invention of Lying as Anthony James
Archer
Archer as Len Trexler (voice)
Superhero Movie
Superhero Movie as Dr. Whitby
The Chubbchubbs Save Xmas
The Chubbchubbs Save Xmas as Santa Claus (voice)
Slipstream
Slipstream as Geek / Jeffrey / Dr. Geekman
2004
Hellboy
Hellboy as Tom Manning
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie as King Neptune (voice)
EuroTrip
EuroTrip as Scott's Dad (uncredited)
You Animal
You Animal as Joey Poot
Game Over
Game Over as Dr. Zed (voice)
2003
Scorched
Scorched as Bank Employer
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney as Mr. Salomone the Manager
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney as Mr. Salomone the Manager
Under the Tuscan Sun
Under the Tuscan Sun as Lawyer (uncredited)
Arrested Development
Arrested Development as George Bluth Sr.
2001
Get Well Soon
Get Well Soon as Mitchell
Never Again
Never Again as Christopher
Next Caller
Next Caller as Jefferson
2000
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas as Mayor Augustus Maywho
Pollock
Pollock as Clem Greenberg
Sammy
Sammy as Steve (voice)
1999
Muppets from Space
Muppets from Space as K. Edgar Singer
Teaching Mrs. Tingle
Teaching Mrs. Tingle as Coach Wenchell
My Teacher's Wife
My Teacher's Wife as Jack Boomer
1998
1997
1996
Big Bully
Big Bully as Art Lundstrum
Heavyweights
Heavyweights as Maury Garner
1994
Radioland Murders
Radioland Murders as Walt Whalen Jr.
Another Midnight Run
Another Midnight Run as Bernie Abbot
1992
Article 99
Article 99 as Dr. Leo Krutz
The Larry Sanders Show
The Larry Sanders Show as Hank Kingsley
1991
Life Stinks
Life Stinks as Vance Crasswell
1990
Lisa
Lisa as Mr. Larry Marks
Pastime
Pastime as Peter LaPorte
American Dreamer
American Dreamer as Joe Baines
1989
Brenda Starr
Brenda Starr as Vladimir
1987
1985
Desert Hearts
Desert Hearts as Jerry (uncredited)
Mr. Mom
Mr. Mom as Jinx
The Awakening of Candra
The Awakening of Candra as Professor Michael Silver
1982
The Dream Chasers
The Dream Chasers as Jeffrey Bauman
Take Your Best Shot
Take Your Best Shot as Alden Pepper
Nine to Five
Nine to Five as Franklin Hart
1981
The Star Maker
The Star Maker as Harry Lanson
A Gun in the House
A Gun in the House as Lance Kessler
1979
The Ropers
The Ropers as Jeffrey P. Brookes III
1972
Summertime Killer
Summertime Killer as "Sully" Tambor