Jon Lovitz American actor, comedian and singer Date of Birth: 21.07.1957 Country: USA

1. Childhood and Education
2. Early Career and "Saturday Night Live"
3. Film Success
4. Voice Acting and Television Roles
5. Later Career and Comedy Clubs
6. Notable Projects

Childhood and Education

Jonathan M. Lovitz was born in Tarzana, California on July 21, 1957. He attended Harvard School and studied theater at the University of California, Irvine, graduating in 1979. After college, Lovitz honed his craft with acting coach Tony Barr.

Early Career and "Saturday Night Live"

Lovitz began performing stand-up comedy in Los Angeles clubs in 1984. His breakout role came on the NBC sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" (1985-1990). He won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy or Variety Series for his work on the show.

Film Success

Lovitz first gained film recognition with his role as Scotty Brennan in the comedy-drama "Big" (1988) alongside Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins. He later starred in the fantasy comedy "Mr. Destiny" (1990) as Scotty, the best friend of the titular character.

Voice Acting and Television Roles

Lovitz's distinctive voice has made him a sought-after voice actor for animated films. Notable roles include Radio in "The Brave Little Toaster" (1987), Chula in "An American Tail: Fievel Goes West" (1991), Calico in "Cats & Dogs" (2001), and Tom Baltazar in "Eight Crazy Nights" (2002). He also voiced Bailey, the dog in the family comedy "Bailey's Billions" (2005) and various characters in the animated series "The Simpsons."

Later Career and Comedy Clubs

Lovitz made his Broadway debut in Neil Simon's "The Dinner Party" in 2000. He has performed multiple times at Carnegie Hall and sang a duet with Robbie Williams at the Royal Albert Hall in 2001.

In 2007, Lovitz opened the "The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Aubergine" in San Diego, California. He also has a second comedy club at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Notable Projects

Throughout his career, Lovitz has appeared in over 80 projects, including comedies such as "Teachers," "Happiness," "Small Time Crooks," and "Rat Race." He had a memorable role in the comedy-thriller "The Stepford Wives" (2004) alongside Nicole Kidman and Glenn Close.