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Jeff Ross
Born: 13th Sep 1965 Springfield, New Jersey, USA
Dept: Acting
Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz is an American stand-up comedian, actor, director and producer. Nicknamed the "Roastmaster General" for his insult comedy, his multiple appearances at celebrity roasts held by the New York Friars Club, the Comedy Central Roast television series, and the Netflix historical comedy series Historical Roasts.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 121
Film: 72 (60%)
Television: 49 (40%)
Remaining genres not in graph: Action & Adventure, Mystery, Music, News, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Filmography
2026
Kill Tony tag teams with WrestleMania 42, as Tony Hinchcliffe, WWE icons and comedy heavyweights put upstart stand-ups to the test in Las Vegas. ... view
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2026
Making his Broadway debut, legendary comic Jeff Ross turns the spotlight on himself in a one-man show that is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. ... view
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Self
Jan 2026 (first aired)
Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. Anthony Anderson hosts the iconic competition show for a new generation – live. The search is on. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2025
With one minute to impress Tony Hinchcliffe and his star-studded panel, newbie stand-ups risk it all on the hallowed ground of Madison Square Garden. ... view
Character:
Self
2025
An intimate documentary chronicling the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success. Centered on ... view
Character:
Self
2025
A bucket, a mic and one minute to win over Tony Hinchcliffe and a panel of famous guests. This is stand-up at its most unforgiving — and unpredictab ... view
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Self - Guest
Jan 2025 (first aired)
Two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. The "board" for the game is a vertical stack of open-faced cubes, each occupied by a celebri ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2024
Roastmaster General Jeff Ross and a cast of comedians look back at 2024’s most memorable moments in a night of savage laughs and surprises. ... view
Character:
Self
2024
JR and his friends search for money to bury one of his best friends who died from smoking the most powerful joint in the world. ... view
Character:
Comedian
2024
Offensive lines. Full-contact comedy. Kevin Hart hosts this all-star roast of NFL legend Tom Brady. ... view
Character:
Self
2024
When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, th ... view
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Rabbi Greenberg
2023
Chris Rock gives an exclusive look at his year on tour leading up to this historic night. With appearances from Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Kevin Ha ... view
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Self
Feb 2023 (first aired)
Mr. Peanut® gets roasted by the Roastmaster General himself, Jeff Ross, along with Natasha Leggero, Atsuko Okatsuka, Yamaneika Saunders, David Lucas, ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
2022
Top stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in these highlights from the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festiva ... view
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Self
2022
Bob Saget’s friends and family honor the late comedian during a night of laughter and music with Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Jeff Ross, John Stamos and ... view
Character:
Self
2022
In a night of killer comedy, Bill Burr hosts a showcase of his most raucous stand-up comic pals as they riff on everything from COVID to Michael Jacks ... view
Character:
Self
2022
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pry ... view
Character:
Self
Apr 2022 (first aired)
The family you know and love is here with a brand new series, giving an all-access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Ky ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2021
From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have ... view
Character:
Self
2021
Chris Rock takes the stage filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and politics. ... view
Character:
Self (announcer)
Jan 2021 (first aired)
Hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, celebrity contestants spin the wheel and solve word puzzles for a chance to win up to one million dollars for cha ... view
Character:
Self - Contestant (1 ep.)
Jan 2021 (first aired)
A revival of the American television game show that put two contestants against each other to test their knowledge of songs. ... view
Character:
Self - Contestant (1 ep.)
2020
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America. ... view
Character:
Self
Apr 2020 (first aired)
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, celebrities play to win a million dollars for a charity of their choosing. Contestants have 15 questions to win a million doll ... view
Character:
Self - Contestant (1 ep.)
2019
Sean Hayes serves as roast master as it is Alec Baldwin's turn in the hot seat. Robert De Niro, Jeff Ross, and Caitlyn Jenner among others take jabs a ... view
Character:
Self
May 2019 (first aired)
"Roastmaster General" Jeff Ross and a slew of guest stars poke fun at major historical figures while also honoring their enduring impact on the world. ... view
Character:
Himself (6 ep.)
2019
Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater. ... view
Character:
Self
2018
Bruce Willis goes from "Die Hard" to dead on arrival as some of the biggest names in entertainment serve up punches of their own to Hollywood's go-to ... view
Character:
Self
2017
Roastmaster Jeff Ross explores the world surrounding the U.S.-Mexico border, speaking to immigrants, DREAMers, detainees, border patrolers, human traf ... view
Character:
Himself
2017
Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji. ... view
Character:
Internet Troll (voice)
2017
The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried. ... view
Character:
Self
Mar 2017 (first aired)
Set between “Tangled” and “Tangled Ever After,” this animated adventure/comedy series unfolds as Rapunzel acquaints herself with her parents, ... view
Character:
Hook Foot (voice) (6 ep.)
Feb 2017 (first aired)
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history. ... view
Character:
Self (8 ep.)
Nov 2016 (first aired)
The Queen of Cuisine and the King of Kush are coming together to invite their celebrity friends over for a little potluck fun. Games, recipes and musi ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2016
Roastmaster General Jeff Ross talks to Black Lives Matter activists, goes on an eye-opening police ride-along, and roasts members of the Boston Police ... view
Character:
Himself
2016
It's Rob Lowe's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. ... view
Character:
Self
Jul 2016 (first aired)
Comics compete onstage while adhering to the Roast Battle rules: original material only, no physical contact, and every battle ends with a hug. ... view
Character:
Himself - Roastmaster General (19 ep.)
Jun 2016 (first aired)
In $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess an answer, by listing items that would be inc ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
May 2016 (first aired)
It's not her first talk show, but it is a first of its kind. Ideas, people and places that fascinate her, all in her unique style. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Jan 2016 (first aired)
Written by and starring acclaimed comedy troupe The Katydids, Teachers shows their hilariously warped perspective as six elementary school teachers tr ... view
Character:
Fire Marshal Brownstein (1 ep.)
Oct 2015 (first aired)
The world's smartest dog and his boy host a zany late-night comedy show from a swanky penthouse, with time-traveling historical figures and a live aud ... view
Character:
Aristophanes (voice) (1 ep.)
Oct 2015 (first aired)
Dr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. H ... view
Character:
Doug (1 ep.)
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Aug 2015 (first aired)
A con man on the run from a vicious gangster takes cover from his past by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, “reuniting” with Pet ... view
Character:
D.C. Doug (4 ep.)
2015
The first ever comedy special filmed at and in partnership with South By Southwest (SXSW). Kamau Bell (CNN'sUnited Shades of America) hosts the show. ... view
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Self
2015
A 30-something year old decides to "break up" with his best buds in order to finally grow up. ... view
Character:
Masterbator
2015
Jeff gives the most dangerous – and enlightening – roast of his life from behind the walls of the Brazos County Jail in Bryan, Texas. In this spec ... view
Character:
Himself
Apr 2015 (first aired)
Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. Hosted b ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2015
Several roasters, and the master himself Kevin Hart, make fun of Justin Bieber. ... view
Character:
Self
Mar 2015 (first aired)
The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the hea ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2015
Doug Harris is a loveable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the gi ... view
Character:
Hal Lane
Dec 2014 (first aired)
Penn Zero is not your average kid - every day, he's zapped into another dimension with his friends to save the world. ... view
Character:
Sonny (voice) (2 ep.)
Oct 2014 (first aired)
A raw family drama set against the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Venice, California. Alvey Kulina owns Navy St. MMA with the help of his girlfr ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Promoter (2 ep.)
2013
It's James Franco's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. ... view
Character:
Self
Feb 2013 (first aired)
The Jeselnik Offensive is an American late-night television program that airs on Comedy Central. It is hosted by stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik, w ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Aug 2012 (first aired)
The Burn with Jeff Ross is a comedy panel show hosted by comedian Jeff Ross on Comedy Central. The show debuted on August 14, 2012, and is executive p ... view
Character:
Host (12 ep.)
2012
It's Roseanne Barr's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. ... view
Character:
Self
2012
Jeff Ross visits several cities across the country, roasting the towns and the residents in volunteer-only speed roasts. Roasting his way through citi ... view
Character:
Himself
2012
Two college film students set out to make an homage to Charlie LaRue, not for art or for money. They're doing it to get a hot chick. ... view
Character:
Self (uncredited)
2011
Nate Shepherd, late 40's, and Jenny Sparks, early 30's, meet in a fancy New York eatery. Complete strangers who have had a rotten day, waiting for the ... view
Character:
Douglas Silver
2011
It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. ... view
Character:
Self - Roaster
2011
A tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great stand-up. It's a great way to celebrate and remember ... view
Character:
Self
2011
It's Donald Trump's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. ... view
Character:
Self
2010
All-Star stand-up performances from the Just For Laughs festival. Featuring Harland Williams, Jeffrey Ross, John Pinette, & more. ... view
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Nov 2010 (first aired)
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2010
Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo o ... view
Character:
Self - Roaster
Jun 2010 (first aired)
Comedian and director of the obscenely hilarious hit film The Aristocrats, Paul Provenza invites some of the biggest names in stand-up to sit down and ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2009
This is life according to comic actor Dom DeLuise. We share some rare but casual moments with his friends, like Burt Reynolds, Jeffrey Ross, Dick Van ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 2009 (first aired)
Compelling, surprising and downright spooky — celebrities share their real-life personal encounters with the paranormal in each one-hour special. Fr ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2009
A selection of comics from the Montreal International Comedy Festival ... view
Character:
Self
2009
It's the "Queen of Mean", Joan Rivers turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. ... view
Character:
Self - Roaster
2009
Lisa Lampinelli hosts the Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy with Toby Keith, Warren Sapp, Jeff Foxworthy, Greg Giraldo, Nick DiPaolo, Gary B ... view
Character:
Self
Dec 2008 (first aired)
A hospital isn't a place for lazy people. It's a place for smart people who take care of people who aren't smart enough to keep themselves healthy. So ... view
Character:
Jeff Ross (1 ep.)
Nov 2008 (first aired)
The Caped Crusader is teamed up with Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and countless others in his quest to uphold justice. ... view
Character:
Jeffrey Ross (voice) (1 ep.)
2008
When Jeffrey Ross swaggers onto the stand-up stage, no one is safe.Respected and feared as a result of his show-stopping performances at the Comedy Ce ... view
Character:
Himself
2008
The aggravatingly amiable star of "Full House," "America's Funniest Home Videos" ... view
Character:
Self
2008
A modern-day romance that follows one man's quest to find the girl of his dreams: one who wants to do it with him and another girl. ... view
Character:
Ernie
2008
With songs, dancing and backstage antics, The Muppets and Disney Channel's biggest stars team up for another fun variety show. ... view
Character:
Director
2007
The crew have now set off to finish what as left over from Jackass 2.0, and in this version they have Wee Man use a 'pee' gun on themselves, having a ... view
Character:
Self
2007
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Ja ... view
Character:
Self
2007
Determined to find out the true effects of marijuana on the human body, stand-up comedian and former Stoner of the Year Doug Benson documents his expe ... view
Character:
Self
2007
It's Flavor Flav's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. ... view
Character:
Self
2007
When actress Annabelle Gurwitch was fired from a play by Woody Allen, she wondered how she would cope with being downsized by a cultural icon. Turning ... view
Character:
Self
Feb 2007 (first aired)
Sarah Silverman plays a character named Sarah Silverman, whose absurd daily life unfolds in scripted scenes and songs. With her sister and her gay nei ... view
Character:
Jeff (1 ep.)
2006
In this spoof of "March of the Penguins," nature footage of penguins near the South Pole gets a soundtrack of human voices. Carl and Jimmy, best frien ... view
Character:
Funny-Looking Bastard (voz)
Sep 2006 (first aired)
Comics Unleashed is a half-hour comedic talk show produced by the Entertainment Studios production company and hosted by Byron Allen, with John Cramer ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2006
It's William Shatner's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. A parade of Shatner's friends ... view
Character:
Self - Roaster
Jun 2006 (first aired)
Where My Dogs At? was an animated program created by Aaron Matthew Lee and Jeffrey Ross that aired on MTV2 as part of its Sic'emation lineup. ... view
Character:
Buddy (8 ep.)
2006
The new season of "American Dreamz," the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured the country's attention, as the competition looks to ... view
Character:
Oscar
2005
Inspired by the passing of U.S.O. perennial Bob Hope, Friars Club roast-master Jeffrey Ross takes Drew up on an invitation to join the U.S.O. in their ... view
Character:
Himself
2005
Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson. ... view
Character:
Self
Aug 2005 (first aired)
After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family. ... view
Character:
Billy (1 ep.)
2005
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville. ... view
Character:
Self
Jun 2005 (first aired)
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers ... view
Character:
Self - Contestant (2 ep.)
Feb 2005 (first aired)
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his b ... view
Character:
Chief Danny (voice) (1 ep.)
2004
Reuben Feffer is a guy who's spent his entire life playing it safe. Polly Prince is irresistible as a free-spirit who lives for the thrill of the mome ... view
Character:
Wedding Band Leader
2003
In Martha's Vineyard, Mass., conjoined twins Walt and Bob Tenor make the best of their handicap by being the fastest grill cooks in town. While outgoi ... view
Character:
Beaze Security Guard
Aug 2003 (first aired)
Celebrities and comedians belt out good-natured insult comedy jokes at the expense of a guest of honour. The event is hosted by a Roast Master who als ... view
Character:
Self (15 ep.)
2003
A dream team of sports celebrities and comedians join megastars Shaquille ONeal and Jamie Foxx to roast NFL superstar, Emmitt Smith, at the world fa ... view
Character:
Self
Feb 2003 (first aired)
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's g ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (8 ep.)
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
2003
Earl Montgomery, a bombastic police academy reject, and Hank Rafferty, a disgraced, mild-mannered cop, can't seem to escape each other. They met on op ... view
Character:
Security Guard
2002
Neely, an aspiring actress, gets a role on the popular soap opera "Heartbreak Hospital." Her neighbor, Lottie, a huge fan of the show, can't different ... view
Character:
Norman Radcliff
Mar 2002 (first aired)
Greg the Bunny is an American television sitcom that originally aired on Fox TV in 2002. It starred Seth Green and a hand puppet named Greg the Bunny, ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
2001
The Comedy Central Roasts are a series of celebrity roast specials which air on the Comedy Central cable network. This one is for Hugh Hefner. ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 2000 (first aired)
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and findin ... view
Character:
Dougie Max (1 ep.)
2000
Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. Boris and Natasha somehow manage to crossover into ... view
Character:
District Attorney
2000
An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography of Jacqueline Susann. ... view
Character:
Shecky
1999
The annual roast of the Friars Club, a fraternal organization for comedians, is a big honor - and yet can be a major embarrassment. The roastee being ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 1999 (first aired)
Scott, Dennis and Randy are three slacker dudes who also make up the rap/rock band Shasta. Instead of working on their music, they spend most of their ... view
Character:
Bank Manager (22 ep.)
Jan 1999 (first aired)
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter a ... view
Character:
Jeff Ross (voice) (1 ep.)
1998
First televised New York Friar's Club roast, in honor of Drew Carey. ... view
Character:
Self
Aug 1997 (first aired)
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discu ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
Oct 1996 (first aired)
Pulp Comics is a television show that aired on Comedy Central from 1996–2000. The show features stand-up comedians performing their acts, interspers ... view
Character:
himself (1 ep.)
1996
After thawing, a young prehistoric woman, Lucy, gets herself taken care of by David, a young intern at a marketing firm. Working on a campaign ad for ... view
Character:
Mr. Smith
1995
Jeffrey, a gay man living in New York City with an overwhelming fear of contracting AIDS, concludes that being celibate is the only option to protect ... view
Character:
Movie Theater Guy
May 1995 (first aired)
From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he ... view
Character:
Jeff (voice) (1 ep.)
1990
The short called “Caesar’s Salad” that won at the Chicago Film Festival and the New Orleans Film and Video Festival. C.K.’s mother helped him ... view
Character:
Smoothies Guitarist
Dec 1989 (first aired)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa ... view
Character:
Jeff Ross (voice) (1 ep.)
Jul 1983 (first aired)
Friday Night Videos is an American music video show broadcast on the NBC television network from July 29, 1983 to May 24, 2002, and was the network's ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (44 ep.)