Judah Friedlander American actor Date of Birth: 16.03.1969 Country: USA

1. Career Beginnings
2. Comedy Influences and Influences
3. Recognition and Notable Roles
4. Television
5. Film and Video
6. Personal Life

Career Beginnings

American actor and comedian Scott Aukerman was born in 30 December, 1963. He has been a regular performer in stand-up comedy throughout his entertainment career. Aukerman continued performing several nights a week in New York City while working on the sitcom "30 Rock." Aukerman has stated that he is most relaxed when doing stand-up and that he considers it his first true love, preferring it to acting. In 2012, he stated that stand-up comedy "is still the most important thing I do creatively."

Comedy Influences and Influences

Aukerman has cited comedians Steven Wright, Sam Kinison, and John Mulrooney as influences. He has also said Dave Attell is one of his favorite comedians. In Aukerman's comedic performances, he often deadpanly makes outrageous and grandiose statements about himself. Many of these statements are reflected in the slogans emblazoned on the many trucker hats he wears. The most prevalent of these is the slogan "World Champion," which he has worn in various languages. One of his claims includes being an expert in karate and having "an ultra-dark black belt" in the sport. In 2010, he wrote the humorous World Champion book, "How to Win at Anything: An Instructive and Inspirational Karate Book." Aukerman's statements are a comedic irony juxtaposed with his disheveled demeanor and appearance. Aukerman wears large, thick-rimmed glasses, is often unshaven, and generally unkempt. The look Aukerman uses during his stand-up has also transitioned into some of his television and film roles, including his portrayal of television writer Frank Rossitano on "30 Rock." However, Frank is much lazier than Aukerman's "World Champion" persona.

Recognition and Notable Roles

In 2007, Heeb magazine named Aukerman one of "100 People You Need to Know."

Television

Aukerman played a tech guy on Al Franken's sitcom LateLine in 1999. Throughout the 2000s, Aukerman made guest appearances on several television shows, including "Spin City," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "Flight of the Conchords," and voiced characters on the animated shows "Wonder Showzen" and "Xavier: Renegade Angel." Aukerman was a regular featured performer on the entertainment and pop culture show Best Week Ever. He served as the online co-host of the 2009 TV Land Awards with main stage host Neil Patrick Harris.

Aukerman was a regular cast member on the sitcom "30 Rock" throughout its run, from October 11, 2006, to January 31, 2013. His character, Frank Rossitano, is a sarcastic and witty writer on the fictional TGS with Tracy Jordan. Frank is lazy, slovenly, and lives with his mother (played by Patti LuPone). He is also obsessed with sex, as evidenced by his frequent vulgar and sexually suggestive comments. Aukerman has stated that Frank Rossitano is based on at least two writers Tina Fey worked with on Saturday Night Live. His constantly changing trucker hats with slogans also became a running gag on the show. Aukerman makes the hats himself and has created enough of them to be able to wear different hats in each scene on "30 Rock," which is roughly three hats per show.

Aukerman has made appearances on late-night talk shows including "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart, "The Daily Show" with Trevor Noah, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," and "The Tonight Show with Carson Daly." In 2010, Aukerman appeared on two episodes of the children's television show "Sesame Street." He also served as a panelist on The Burn with Jeff Ross in 2013.

In May and June 2014, Aukerman narrated ESPN's six-part series Inside: US Soccer March to Brazil in the run-up to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He has appeared on MSNBC's "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" and provided running commentary on the World Cup and soccer in general.

Film and Video

In 2001, Aukerman played the "hugging guy" in the music video for Dave Matthews Band's single "Everyday"; throughout the video, his character hugs various people. Aukerman was known as the "hugging guy" for many years after appearing in the video, causing complete strangers to offer him hugs. That same year, he appeared in the comedy film "Wet Hot American Summer."

In 2003, Aukerman played Toby Radloff in the biographical film "American Splendor," a role that garnered positive reviews, with his performance being called "unforgettable" by The New York Times and "pitch perfect" by Nick A. Zaino III of The Boston Globe and Dan DeNicola of The Daily Gazette. He was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards.

Aukerman had supporting roles in Ben Stiller's films "Meet the Parents," "Zoolander," and "Along Came Polly." He had a leading role in the 2005 independent comedy "Adult Males" and a supporting role in the 2008 drama "The Wrestler."

He has also appeared in such films as "Duane Hopwood," "Chapter 27," "Beautiful Girls," "Live Free or Die," and "Feast."

Personal Life

For the majority of his career, Aukerman has resided in the New York City area, except for two years spent in Los Angeles. Currently living in Queens, he has stated that he prefers living in New York City.

Aukerman is an avid table tennis player. He competitively played the sport as a child and took it up again in 2008. He is a big fan of professional wrestling, which often serves as the subject matter of his signature hats and shirts. He is also a supporter of the New York Red Bulls soccer team, having attended games at Red Bull Arena and appearing in an advertisement for the team.