Jim Jeffries (comedian)
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| Birth name | Geoffery James Nugent |
| Born | 14 February 1977 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Influences | George Carlin, Roy Chubby Brown, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Sadowitz. |
| Notable works and roles | Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Carpool, Montreal Comedy Festival |
| Website | http://www.jimjefferies.com/ |
Geoffery James Nugent (born 14 February 1977), better known as Jim Jeffries (spelled Jefferies in the United States because of a SAG member with a conflicting name[1]), is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and comedian.
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[edit] Early life
Born in Sydney, New South Wales Australia, Jeffries attended St Ives High School.
While living in Manchester, England, Jeffries, his roommate Steve Hughes, and his girlfriend were victims of a violent burglary. Two intruders broke into their house in Whalley Range while they were home. Jeffries was hit over the head with a machete and his girlfriend was tied up while the intruders robbed the house. They stole Jeffries' car, but they were soon apprehended by the police because they were caught speeding. The burglars got a 12-year sentence for grievous bodily harm, aggravated assault, attempted rape, car theft, and possession of a Class-A substance.[2]
[edit] Career
His first achieved international popularity after he was attacked onstage while performing at the Manchester Comedy Store.[3] At one time, Jeffries even incorporated the incident (and its video recording) into his act. This can be seen on his 2008 UK home video release, Contraband. He is now a recognizable name in the USA after his solo debut one hour special on HBO.[4]
Jeffries has performed at numerous festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe, Montreal Comedy Festival (Just for Laughs), South African Comedy Festival Cape Town, Reading and Leeds Festivals and the Glastonbury Festival. He has come out on BBC television shows, such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News For You, The Heaven and Earth Show, and 8 out of 10 Cats. Jeffries has also performed spots on The World Stands Up, Comedy Blue and Edinburgh and Beyond for the Paramount Comedy Channel.
He has also been featured on various programmes, including BBC Radio 5 Live's Saturday morning sports show, Fighting Talk,[5] and is a regular guest on the The Opie and Anthony Show.[6]
Jeffries has now started a podcast Jim and Eddie Talkin' Shit twice a week, with his fellow comedian and friend Eddie Ifft. It is recorded from their home in L.A. and stars themselves, along with their friend Jason Auer.[7]
[edit] Selected works
- Contraband – (5000 limited editions) Released: 10 November 2008 (UK Home Video)
- I Swear to God – Broadcast: 16 May 2009; Released: 13 October 2009 (US Home Video)
- Alcoholocaust – Released: 8 November 2010 (Comedy Central UK DVD)
[edit] Filmography
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[edit] Television
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[edit] As a writer
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[edit] Personal life
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After 8 years living in North London, Jeffries has recently relocated to Venice Beach, Los Angeles, USA.[8] He is also an atheist.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.jimjefferies.com/main.php?id=bio
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_auJ8w0rA
- ^ http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2007/04/16/5226/comic_attacked_on_stage
- ^ http://www.hbo.com/comedy/jim-jefferies-i-swear-to-god/index.html
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/programmes/fightingtalk.shtml
- ^ http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/02/12/life/nh2035173.txt
- ^ http://www.jimandeddietalkshit.com
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlInjlPi3wY&feature=related
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Jim Jeffries (comedian) on Twitter
- Jim Jeffries on Myspace
- Brett Vincent – Management company
- Chortle section
- Jim Jeffries at the Internet Movie Database
- edinburgh-festivals.com Review for The Second Coming
- Paramount interview
- Jim Jeffries at Edinburgh Comedy Festival
- E4 laughs at Edinburgh
- Appreciation of Jim Jefferies
