Judah Friedlander
Judah Friedlander
Judah Friedlander is an American actor and comedian, known for playing the role of writer Frank Rossitano on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock. Friedlander is also known for his role as Toby Radloff in the film American Splendor, a role that garnered him favorable reviews and a nomination for best supporting actor at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards. Earlier in his career he was recognized as "the hug guy" from the music video for the 2001 Dave Matthews Band single...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth16 March 1969
CityGaithersburg, MD
CountryUnited States of America
As a comedian, I think you need to keep things real.
Stand-up comedy is the most relaxing thing I do. If I want to unwind and de-stress, I go out and do stand-up, often several shows in a night.
In Manhattan, I often do two or three or more shows a night, so I'm always working on new material.
You jump on a bike and start peddling. You fall down and you get up again. I've always been a 'learn by doing' kind of guy.
I like hanging out at non-showbizzy places.
I don't consider lacrosse a sport. To me that's just a frat activity that got out of hand.
I had not met Tina Fey before I auditioned for 30 Rock. Some people think were old friends from Second City days. I had always been a fan of Tinas. But I actually never planned on being in a sitcom.
Math and reading are my only weaknesses - other than that, Im perfect.
I actually went to film school, but I didnt like it. Im basically self-taught.
I never got into things to be famous. Sometimes its fun, sometimes its annoying.
I'm actually banned from the Himalayas, because I'm too good at yoga.
I'm an extra dark black belt in ping pong.
It wasn't like I just woke up and said, 'Here's my gimmick; I'll wear a hat and put something weird on it.'
I've done all kinds of movies, but I wanna do some more independent films that are not your run-of-the-mill type movies like 'American Splendor', which I had a big part in, that are really trying to do something unique.