Jeff Garlin’s talent encompasses writing, producing, directing, acting, stand-up comedy and photography.

He is known as the Executive Producer and co-star of the critically acclaimed HBO series “Curb Your

Enthusiasm.”

Garlin’s Netflix stand-up special, “Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago” is currently streaming on the platform.

Filmed in his hometown, Chicago, the one-hour special is ripe with Garlin’s signature blend of storytelling

and improv.

His photo show “Big Bowl of Wonderful” has shown in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, and Boston. Upcoming, he will be releasing a book of his photography under the same name.

He has written, directed, and starred in three films, “Handsome,” the first Netflix murder mystery, “Dealing

with Idiots,” and “I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With.” His extensive voice-over credits include Disney

Pixar’s “WALL-E” (The Captain), “Toy Story 3” and “Toy Story 4” (Buttercup the Unicorn).

Garlin currently owns the store: “Bagels, Dreidels, and Puddin’.” The shop is a delight featuring those

three items, plus all the “Old West Collectibles” that you can fit in a medium sized bag. Come on by. We’re

on 3rd Street. Open 24 hours a day. Toddlers welcome.

Garlin’s hobbies include taking naps.