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Jonathan Silverman | |
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Born | Jonathan Elihu Silverman August 5, 1966 Los Angeles, California |
Years active | 1984–present |
Spouse(s) | Jennifer Finnigan (2007-present) |
Jonathan E. Silverman (born August 5, 1966) is an American actor.
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Silverman was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Devora (née Halaban) and Hillel Emanuel Silverman, a rabbi.[1] He is the grandson of famous Conservative Rabbi Morris Silverman. He is married to actress Jennifer Finnigan who has appeared in the series The Bold and the Beautiful and Close to Home.
Silverman is known for his roles in the TV series Gimme A Break!, as well as in the films Brighton Beach Memoirs (a film version of the first play of Neil Simon's Eugene Trilogy), Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Caddyshack II, Little Big League, and Weekend at Bernie's and its sequel.
Silverman played the title role in the high-rated but short-lived mid-1990s television sitcom The Single Guy (which aired on NBC), as well as the lead role in the early 1990s hit motion picture Little Sister. He has also appeared on CSI: Miami (in a 3rd season episode called "Under the Influence"). He last starred in the short-lived sitcom, In Case of Emergency which was a mid-season replacement on ABC for the 2006 season. He also played the role as Eddie in Beethoven's Big Break. He recently, in February 2009 guest starred in Psych. He was also in the movie "Jam".
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