James Breuer (born June 21, 1967)[1] is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998 and starred in the film Half Baked (1998).
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Born | Valley Stream, New York, U.S. | June 21, 1967
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Years active | 1988–present |
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Dee Breuer (m. 1992) |
Children | 3 |
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Website | www |
Breuer was a member of the cast of Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998, playing characters such as Joe Pesci and Goat Boy.[2] Breuer went on to host The Jim Breuer Show after leaving SNL.[3]
Breuer regularly tours as a comedian. Footage of his 2008 tour was used in his documentary More Than Me and in his 4-hour DVD program The Jim Breuer Road Journals. In September 2021, he cancelled shows at venues requiring COVID-19 vaccination in New Jersey and Michigan and has stated that he will not perform at venues with such requirements.[4][5]
In 2023, Breuer appeared as a featured speaker on the ReAwaken America Tour.[6] During one appearance, Breuer received backlash for mocking the collapse of football player Damar Hamlin; he suggested the collapse was caused by COVID-19 vaccines, echoing conspiracy theories in anti-vaccine circles.[7]
Breuer was born in Valley Stream, New York,[1][8] and graduated in 1985 from Valley Stream Central High School.[9]
From 2005 to 2021, he lived in Chester Township, New Jersey, with his wife Dee, whom he married in 1992,[1] and their three daughters.[10] In August 2021, Breuer and his family moved to Naples, Florida after selling their home in New Jersey.[11]
He describes himself as a "superfan" of the New York Mets.[12]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992–1994 | Uptown Comedy Club | Various | |
1995–1998 | Saturday Night Live | Various | Cast Member |
1995 | Home Improvement | Jim | Episode: "Talk to Me" |
1995 | Clerks: The TV Show | Randal Graves | TV Short |
1996 | Buddies | Jim | Unaired Pilot |
1998 | Half Baked | Brian | |
1999 | Dick | John Dean | |
2000 | Titan A.E. | The Cook | Voice |
2000 | Once in the Life | Pizzaman | |
2001 | One Eyed King | Patrick 'Paddy' O'Donahue | |
2002 | American Dummy | Tony Metropolis | Short |
2003 | Crooked Lines | Chris | |
2006 | Beer League | Football Guy | |
2010 | More than Me | Himself | |
2010 | The Jim Breuer Road Journals | Himself | |
2011 | Zookeeper | Crow | Voice |
2012–2013 | Motorcity | Tooley | Voice, 11 episodes |
2013 | The English Teacher | Narcissist Man | |
2014 | Family Guy | Joe Pesci (voice) | Episode: "Brian's a Bad Father" |
2014 | School Dance | Officer Lagney | |
2015 | Quitters | ||
2016 | Bling | Mr. Glump | Voice |
2016 | Rock and a Hard Place | Pastor Darren | |
2016–2017 | Kevin Can Wait | Father Phillip | 4 episodes |
2017 | Liv & Maddie | Himself | Episode: "Big Break-A-Rooney" |
2023 | Jingle Smells |
Full name, James Breuer; born June 21, 1967, in Valley Stream, NY...
Mr. Breuer's stand-up comedy often revolves around stories about his childhood in Valley Stream, N.Y., on Long Island, his marriage and his neighbors. Living in Chester speaks to how he wants to live.