Jeffrey Ross

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Biography

Known for his hard-edged celebrity roasts on Comedy Central and MTV, Ross honored some of America's favorite stars - from Hugh Hefner to William Shatner - with his cutting, unabashed remarks. From writing for fellow comedians Billy Crystal and Chris Rock to starring in his own stand-up special for Comedy Central, Ross kept the dying brand of insult comedy alive. Showing off a more rhythmic side in 2008, Ross signed on as a contestant on ABC's …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Editor, Consultants & Advisors

Born

Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz on September 13, 1965 in Springfield, New Jersey, USA

Career Milestones

2008

Joined the seventh season of ABC's reality competition "Dancing with the Stars"

2007

Made a cameo appearance on Comedy Central's "The Sarah Silverman Program"

2007

Served as a judge on ABC's reality series, "The Next Best Thing"

2007

Joined several others for "Comedy Central's Roast of Flavor Flav"

2006

Cast in Paul Weitz's satire "American Dreamz"

2006

Co-created, wrote and starred in MTV's controversial animated series "Where My Dogs At?"

2005

Joined several others for "Comedy Central's Roast of Pamela Anderson"

2005

Featured in the critically acclaimed comedy, "The Aristocrats"

2005

Made his directorial debut with the documentary "Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie" (aired on Showtime)

2003

Executive-produced and hosted "MTV's Bash of Carson Daly"

2003

Appeared in the Farrelley Brothers' comedy "Stuck on You"

2002

Had a small role as a comic on HBO's "Six Feet Under"

2001

Produced and appeared on "Comedy Central Presents: The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner"

2001

Co-wrote for hosts Jamie Foxx and Chris Rock for the MTV Video Music Awards

2000

Appeared on episode of the CBS series, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"

2000

Co-wrote for the 72nd Academy Awards for host Billy Crystal

1999

Was a writer on the first season of Comedy Central's "The Man Show"

1996

Hosted "Tompkins Square" on Comedy Central