Shelley Berman

Played Adam Sandler's father in the comedy "You Don't Mess with the Zohan"

Guest-starred in an episode of HBO's "Entourage" as 'Uncle Shelley' to Mrs. Ari and her husband, Ari Gold

Appeared in episodes of ABC's "Boston Legal" as Judge Robert Sanders

Cast in director Nancy Meyer's comedy "The Holiday"

Had a small role as Judge Ira in Jay Roach's "Meet the Fockers"

Played the recurring role of Larry's father, Nat David on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm"; earned an Emmy nomination in 2008 for Outstanding Guest Actor

Cast in Jason Reitman's Short Film "In God We Trust"

Appeared in two episodes of the NBC sitcom "Friends"

Released a new live comedy album, Live Again! At the Improv

Cast in a recurring role as Ben Flicker on the NBC legal drama, "L.A. Law"

First dramatic play, "First Is Supper"; produced off-Broadway by the American Jewish Theater

Returned to comedy appearing in the feature "Rented Lips"

Played Mel Beach on syndicated TV series, "Forever Fernwood"

Film directing debut, "Keep Off! Keep Off!

Debut as TV producer (with Robert Klein), "Comedy Tonight" (CBS)

Played Mr. Quigley on the ABC series, "That's Life"

Film acting debut, "The Best Man"

Broadway musical debut, "A Family Affair"

Broadway acting debut, "The Girls Against the Boys"

Won international recognition with his first LP, Inside Shelley Berman

Began career as a stand-up comedian

Appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in the 1950s