Jim Breuer

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Biography

A stand-up comedian since his college days on Long Island, NY, Jim Breuer worked in comedy clubs around the country for several years before deciding to try to become a regular on the NYC comedy club circuit. After only seven months in the city, he landed a gig on the nationally syndicated show "Uptown Comedy Club", where he spent two seasons. He joined NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in 1995, becoming best known for his original character 'Goat …
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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

June 21, 1967

Career Milestones

2000

Provided voice for animated sci-fi film "Titan, A.E."

1999

Had featured role in "Dick", a Watergate-era film comedy, in which he played John Dean

1998

Left cast of "Saturday Night Live"

1998

Hosted "Premium Blend" on Comedy Central

1998

Feature acting debut, co-starring with Chappelle in the comedy "Half Baked"

1997

Headlined own special on Comedy Central "Pulp Comics: Jim Breuer"

1995

Joined cast of NBC's "Saturday Night Live"

1995

Originally cast opposite Dave Chappelle in the ABC sitcom "Buddies"; dropped out after the pilot was filmed

1995

Starred in the busted ABC pilot "Clerks", based on Kevin Smith's indie film

1992

TV series debut on the syndicated "Uptown Comedy Club"

Performed stand-up around the country before trying to become a regular on the NYC comedy club circuit