
Acting
Jeff Dunham
Born
1962-04-18 (64)
Place of birth
Dallas, Texas, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
74 titles
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jeff Dunham (born April, 1962) is an American ventriloquist and stand-up comedian who has also appeared on numerous television shows, including Star Search, Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, The Tonight Show and Sonny With a Chance. He is familiar to Comedy Central audiences for his three specials on that network: Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself, Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity, and Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special. Dunham also starred in The Jeff Dunham Show for one season on the network in 2009.[1] His style has been described as "a dressed-down, more digestible version of Don Rickles with multiple personality disord…
Known for
7.6The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
6.2Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
5.3Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
7.5Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.
30 Rock
2006
7.3A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloé.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2007
5.7A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts – vie for a $1 million cash prize.
America's Got Talent
2006
Film credits
2020s · 7 titles
7.3If you hate Valentine’s Day, you’re REALLY going to hate this special…Watch it with someone you love! Or alone… Or with someone you hate… With a beer.
Jeff Dunham: I'm with Cupid
2024
7.5Filmed in Malibu, California in front of a small, socially-distanced audience, Jeff Dunham returns in his 10th special made up of almost 100% brand new, untried or tested material.
Jeff Dunham's Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special
2020
7.3Jeff Dunham is joined on stage by Walter, Bubba J, Peanut and Url to talk politics, relationships, cancel culture, and more in Washington, D.C.
Jeff Dunham: Me the People
2022
6.8Jeff Dunham tries to to recreate the beloved holiday story, A Christmas Carol, with his iconic characters in the classic roles. Walter is obvious – there's only one man who can play Scrooge! But when Jeff assigns Bubba J, Peanut, Little Jeff and Achmed their thespian parts, they don't quite agree and his plan spins hilariously out-of-control.
Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special
2024
6.0Ten top comics hit the stage to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Improv comedy club in this special featuring archival footage of iconic performers.
The Improv: 60 and Still Standing
2023
10.0As most of us know, American politics in the last few years has gotten WAY out of hand… Crazily and sadly. Well, for about a decade now, the little guys and I have done our best to make fun of EVERYONE in charge! SO.. Leave your partisanship at the door, grab your popcorn, and settle in for this not-so-correct compilation of clips from our past political punches! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and some of you will be greatly offended… until we make fun of the OTHER side! When it’s all done, let us know YOUR favorite slam!… I mean JOKE!
Jeff Dunham - Election 2024 - Biden vs. Trump How Did We Get Here... Again
2024
NRAmerica is turning 250, and the guys and I figured there was only one way to mark the occasion! Come join me, Walter, Peanut, Achmed, and Bubba J, for my all-new standup special: Jeff Dunham's 250th Red, White, and Blue Birthday Special. Here’s the cool part: It was last minute, so we shot the entire thing on iPhones! Call your friends, fire up the grill (or order pizza!), and grab a front-row seat… This is one fun show you won't want to miss! Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Jeff Dunham: 250th Red, White, and Blue Birthday Special
2026
2010s · 17 titles
5.9Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store.
The Nut Job
2014
6.4In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.
Smurfs: The Lost Village
2017
6.2When the evil mayor of Oakton decides to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place, Surly Squirrel and his ragtag group of animal friends need to band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
2017
5.7Rising executive Tim Conrad works for a boss who hosts a monthly dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career-boost. Tim plans on not attending until he meets Barry, a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. Barry's blundering but good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's engagement to his fiancee.
Dinner for Schmucks
2010
6.1When Chloe discovers that her new home's garden gnomes are not what they seem, she must decide between the pursuit of a desired high school life and taking up the fight against the Troggs.
Gnome Alone
2017
5.8When Sammy and Ray find themselves trapped in The Tank, an underwater aquarium, they must hatch a plan to escape and reunite with their grandkids, Ricky and Ella, and protect them from the dangers of the ocean.
A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise
2012
7.6When Scooby and the gang hear of a werewolf plaguing a traveling circus, they go undercover as circus performers to get to the bottom.
Big Top Scooby-Doo!
2012
5.7When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfill his lifelong dream of earning a spot on Santa's team at the North Pole try-outs.
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
2018
5.2From the inventive mind of Jeff Dunham comes the first animated movie starring the world’s most beloved, failed bad guy: Achmed the Dead Terrorist! The Little Skeleton That Couldn’t unexpectedly finds himself in Americaville, USA. There, Achmed is mistaken as a French exchange student while he bumblingly plots to destroy the town and all its “infidels.” But when exposed to the sweet things in life, Achmed’s campaign of hate turns into a patriotic all-American lovefest.
Achmed Saves America
2014
7.5The ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, taped his second Netflix special in his hometown of Dallas, TX in the American Airlines Center. He returns with his normal cast of characters including Walter, Bubba J, Peanut, José Jalapeño on a Stick, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and one of his newest additions Larry, a high strung, chain-smoking, on-again, off-again personal adviser to the President.
Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself
2019
6.7Jeff Dunham is back in his fourth concert event, with all-new material. All the favorites are here: Walter, the grumpy retiree; furry and manic Peanut; Jose Jalapeño, the spicy pepper from south of the border; plus bumbling skeletal Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Dunham is also joined by two never-before-seen characters certain to unleash their own unique havoc on stage.
Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos
2011
6.2Jeff Dunham and his iconic creations, Achmed, Walter, Peanut, and Bubba J. have embarked on an unprecedented world tour through five continents, logging almost 100,000 miles and starring in arenas where few American comedians have dared to perform. Tell the wrong joke in Singapore or United Arab Emirates and risk being handcuffed before you ever leave the stage. Bring Achmed the Dead Terrorist on stage in Malaysia after a government warning forbidding his presence, and you may never leave Kuala Lumpur. While Dunham crafts pop culture references that can excite a local audience upon entering each country, Jeff shows that humor is truly universal. Most of the time.
Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map
2014
6.6Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his rude, crude and slightly demented posse of puppets to Ireland for a gleeful skewering of family and politics.
Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster
2017
10.0Ventriloquist/comic Jeff Dunham talks about his childhood and his start into the world of ventriloquism.
Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads
2019
6.6Stand-up comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. Enter the ultimate hunted house where Walter transforms into something grumpier than he already is! Watch Bubba J. rise from the dead! Meet Peanut's alter ego, The Purple Venger of the Night, and his spicy sidekick! and witness Achmed litterally dressed to kill in an outfit terrify the most terrifying terrorist!
Jeff Dunham: Minding the Monsters
2012
6.4Previously unseen stand-up comedy by Jeff Dunham. Sketches include popular characters. Brad Paisley performs too! Special appearances by comic Chris Parnell and former UFC champion Chuck Liddell.
Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood
2015
5.3An in-depth profile of the comic who's made ventriloquism hip again: Jeff Dunham. This special shows rare performance footage, home videos, interviews with Jeff and those who know him best, and sold-out performances featuring Walter, Peanut, Achmed, Jose, and the rest of his characters. Plus, behind-the-scenes footage of Jeff creating, building, and performing a brand new character, Achmed Junior.
Jeff Dunham: Birth of a Dummy
2011
2000s · 7 titles
4.6Three bumbling Army reservists are hustled onto a plane headed for combat in Iraq -- but the fact that the plane drops them in Mexico doesn't stop them from "liberating" what they believe to be the Middle East.
Delta Farce
2007
4.8Explores and examines the world of ventriloquism through clips, photos and interviews with many of the greatest vents from today and yesterday, illustrating that this perceived novelty act is truly an extraordinary art form.
I'm No Dummy
2009
5.0Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told.
History of the Joke
2008
6.9Combining his amazing talent and his unorthodox sense of humor, Jeff Dunham returns, yet again, with a hilarious stand-up comedy and ventriloquist performance. Starting off with the infamously known Walter, scrutinizing every bit of today's American society. Followed by two new characters, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, who continuously threatens the crowd with Silence and Death, and Melvin the Superhero.
Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity
2007
6.6The multi-platinum selling comedian performs his first holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends.
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special
2008
NRRussell Peters, Jon Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, Dave Chappelle and more.
Just for Laughs: Launching Pad
2009
6.8A recorded live performance of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham portrays a comedian whose revival of an old-fashioned art has made ventriloquism more relevant to modern societal concerns. Starring his six main characters, from Bubba Jay, a Nascar-obsessed hick, to Peanut, a flamboyant gay monkey, Dunham’s puppets have dirty but inoffensive senses of humor that mock the American Dream.
Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself
2006
Series credits
7.6The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
6.2Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
5.3Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
7.5Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.
30 Rock
2006
7.3A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloé.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2007
5.7A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts – vie for a $1 million cash prize.
America's Got Talent
2006
6.9Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary academy to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win a life-changing grand prize.
Hell's Kitchen
2005
7.5Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.
The Masked Singer
2019
7.5Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.
The Masked Singer
2019
6.0After ending his Chicago-based show, Steve Harvey heads to Los Angeles to host a new weekday syndicated program aiming to bring a late night atmosphere to the afternoon.
Steve
2017
7.7Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people.
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
7.1A small team of investigators are assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers our country has ever seen, all of whom have just escaped from a top-secret prison that's not supposed to exist.
The Hunting Party
2025
6.2Ellen works in a Los Angeles bookstore called Buy the Book and hangs around with her friends discussing lovers, work and family.
Ellen
1994
7.9A sportscaster becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his teenage daughter, Breanna, moves in with him.
One on One
2001
6.4Lone-wolf detective Angie Tribeca and a squad of committed LAPD detectives investigate the most serious cases, from the murder of a ventriloquist to a rash of baker suicides.
Angie Tribeca
2016
8.0The Mystery Inc. gang solve bigger mysteries while also encountering many memorable celebrities.
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
2019
3.3The Jay Leno Show is an American comedy show created by and starring Jay Leno, that aired at 10 p.m. from September 14, 2009 to February 9, 2010 on NBC, after Leno's initial retirement from hosting The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In January 2010, NBC announced that due to affiliate concerns about its effect on their newscasts, The Jay Leno Show would be shortened to 30 minutes and moved from primetime to 11:35 p.m., the timeslot that had been occupied by The Tonight Show for nearly 60 years. The Tonight Show host Conan O'Brien released a public statement saying that he would not participate in moving Tonight to 12:05 a.m., asserting that it would damage the highly respected franchise. Despite much support for O'Brien from both the public and media professionals alike NBC maintained its plan to move Leno to 11:35. On January 21, 2010, NBC reached a $45 million settlement with O'Brien in order to end his contract. Leno resumed his duties as host of Tonight on March 1, 2010. Leno ended on February 9, 2010 after being on the air for only four months, with Entertainment Weekly calling the program television's "Biggest Bomb of All Time."
The Jay Leno Show
2009
7.5She Spies is an action-adventure television show that ran from September 9, 2002 until May 17, 2004, in two seasons. The show was sold into syndication but the first four episodes premiered on the NBC network, whose syndication arm was one of the producers. Disappointing ratings during the show's second season led to its cancellation after season two ended. She Spies bore noticeable production and directive similarities with Charlie's Angels.
She Spies
2002
7.7Allison "Sonny" Munroe makes the leap from the Midwest to Los Angeles to join the cast of "So Random!," the most popular sketch comedy TV show for kids and tweens. Her fellow young actors are resident teen queen Tawni, super suave Nico, gregarious funnyman Grady and quirky Zora. Now Sonny must somehow balance these new friendships while adjusting to her family's decidedly different way of life in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Sonny must also contend with heartthrob Chad Dylan Cooper, star of the rival show "MacKenzie Falls," who makes it known that he thinks his dramatic work is better than her comedy career.
Sonny with a Chance
2009
4.4Two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. The "board" for the game is a vertical stack of open-faced cubes, each occupied by a celebrity seated at a desk and facing the contestants. The celebrities are asked questions and the contestants judge the legitimacy of their answers to win the game.
Hollywood Squares
2025
7.0These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.
Comedy Central Presents
1998
7.3Comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares his passion for motor vehicles. Jay and guests drive cars, motorbikes and anything that moves all while meeting new people and exploring the rich motoring history of America and beyond.
Jay Leno's Garage
2015
7.0Premium Blend was a stand-up comedy series that aired on the American cable television channel Comedy Central from 1997 to 2005.
Premium Blend
1997
7.9The country's top bakers battle it out to create Halloween's spookiest and most-irresistible treats. From spider cupcakes, cheesecake coffins and witch finger cookies to towering confections of terror, these bakers must prove their skills to the judges to land the $25,000 prize and the title of Halloween Baking Champion!
Halloween Baking Championship
2015
NRPart of the award-winning Biography series, A&E Network will premiere three new documentaries exploring the lives and careers of comedy giants Chris Farley, Jeff Dunham and Jeff Foxworthy. Airing across two days, the specials will delve deep into the careers and personal lives of these dynamic performers to give viewers an insider’s look at what it took for each to reach the top.
Biography: Comedy Icons
2019
NRPart of the award-winning Biography series, A&E Network will premiere three new documentaries exploring the lives and careers of comedy giants Chris Farley, Jeff Dunham and Jeff Foxworthy. Airing across two days, the specials will delve deep into the careers and personal lives of these dynamic performers to give viewers an insider’s look at what it took for each to reach the top.
Biography: Comedy Icons
2019
NRLive at Gotham is a standup comedy television show airing on Comedy Central in the United States. The show features up and coming stand up comedians performing live at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. It premiered on July 21, 2006.
Live at Gotham
2006
Hot Country Nights is an American television series which presented country music acts performing their biggest hits. The series aired on NBC from November 1991 to March 1992. Each episode featured between four to six singing acts, including established stars, up-and-comers and a veteran star. A featured comedian would also perform between acts. Some of the comedians who appeared included Tim Allen and Jeff Dunham. The first broadcast featured Alabama, Clint Black, K.T. Oslin, Kenny Rogers and Pam Tillis.
Hot Country Nights
1991
5.2The Jeff Dunham Show is a sketch comedy television series starring comedian Jeff Dunham, that aired on the American cable television network Comedy Central. It premiered on October 22, 2009, and featured Dunham interacting with the characters that he uses in his ventriloquism act, such as Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Peanut, Bubba J, José Jalapeño on a Stick, and Sweet Daddy Dee. The series' final episode aired on December 10, 2009. On December 29, 2009, it was announced that The Jeff Dunham Show would not return for a second season, despite having higher average ratings than other Comedy Central shows; Nellie Andreeva of The Live Feed cited its higher production cost as a factor. The entire series run is included on The Jeff Dunham Show DVD, which was released on May 18, 2010.
The Jeff Dunham Show
2009
NRCars began rolling off the assembly line over 100 years ago. Two billion vehicles later, we still can’t get enough. THE CARS THAT DROVE US takes viewers into Jeff Dunham’s garage — home to 130 legendary cars. Joined by his cast of characters, Dunham reveals the storied history of era-defining rides, from the Corvette Stingngray to the ill-fated Vector W8, as told by the engineers, artists, and socket slingers who built them.
Jeff Dunham's The Cars That Drove Us
2026
Behind the camera
7.5The ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, taped his second Netflix special in his hometown of Dallas, TX in the American Airlines Center. He returns with his normal cast of characters including Walter, Bubba J, Peanut, José Jalapeño on a Stick, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and one of his newest additions Larry, a high strung, chain-smoking, on-again, off-again personal adviser to the President.
Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself
2019
6.7Jeff Dunham is back in his fourth concert event, with all-new material. All the favorites are here: Walter, the grumpy retiree; furry and manic Peanut; Jose Jalapeño, the spicy pepper from south of the border; plus bumbling skeletal Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Dunham is also joined by two never-before-seen characters certain to unleash their own unique havoc on stage.
Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos
2011
6.9Combining his amazing talent and his unorthodox sense of humor, Jeff Dunham returns, yet again, with a hilarious stand-up comedy and ventriloquist performance. Starting off with the infamously known Walter, scrutinizing every bit of today's American society. Followed by two new characters, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, who continuously threatens the crowd with Silence and Death, and Melvin the Superhero.
Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity
2007
7.3If you hate Valentine’s Day, you’re REALLY going to hate this special…Watch it with someone you love! Or alone… Or with someone you hate… With a beer.
Jeff Dunham: I'm with Cupid
2024
6.2Jeff Dunham and his iconic creations, Achmed, Walter, Peanut, and Bubba J. have embarked on an unprecedented world tour through five continents, logging almost 100,000 miles and starring in arenas where few American comedians have dared to perform. Tell the wrong joke in Singapore or United Arab Emirates and risk being handcuffed before you ever leave the stage. Bring Achmed the Dead Terrorist on stage in Malaysia after a government warning forbidding his presence, and you may never leave Kuala Lumpur. While Dunham crafts pop culture references that can excite a local audience upon entering each country, Jeff shows that humor is truly universal. Most of the time.
Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map
2014
6.6Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his rude, crude and slightly demented posse of puppets to Ireland for a gleeful skewering of family and politics.
Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster
2017
7.5Filmed in Malibu, California in front of a small, socially-distanced audience, Jeff Dunham returns in his 10th special made up of almost 100% brand new, untried or tested material.
Jeff Dunham's Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special
2020
6.6Stand-up comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. Enter the ultimate hunted house where Walter transforms into something grumpier than he already is! Watch Bubba J. rise from the dead! Meet Peanut's alter ego, The Purple Venger of the Night, and his spicy sidekick! and witness Achmed litterally dressed to kill in an outfit terrify the most terrifying terrorist!
Jeff Dunham: Minding the Monsters
2012
7.3Jeff Dunham is joined on stage by Walter, Bubba J, Peanut and Url to talk politics, relationships, cancel culture, and more in Washington, D.C.
Jeff Dunham: Me the People
2022
6.6The multi-platinum selling comedian performs his first holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends.
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special
2008
6.4Previously unseen stand-up comedy by Jeff Dunham. Sketches include popular characters. Brad Paisley performs too! Special appearances by comic Chris Parnell and former UFC champion Chuck Liddell.
Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood
2015
6.8A recorded live performance of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham portrays a comedian whose revival of an old-fashioned art has made ventriloquism more relevant to modern societal concerns. Starring his six main characters, from Bubba Jay, a Nascar-obsessed hick, to Peanut, a flamboyant gay monkey, Dunham’s puppets have dirty but inoffensive senses of humor that mock the American Dream.
Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself
2006
6.0Ten top comics hit the stage to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Improv comedy club in this special featuring archival footage of iconic performers.
The Improv: 60 and Still Standing
2023
