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| Jeffrey Weissman | |
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| Born | October 2, 1958 |
Jeffrey Weissman (born October 2, 1958) is an American actor. He appeared in dozens of motion pictures, and TV shows. Most notably having very brief walk-on roles as George McFly in Back to the Future Part II and III (in a role originated by Crispin Glover) with Michael J. Fox, and as Teddy Conway in Pale Rider with Clint Eastwood, with John Lithgow in Twilight Zone: The Movie , with Dick Van Dyke on Diagnosis Murder and as Screech’s Guru on Saved by the Bell.
He continues to act, on stage, film & television. He coaches and teaches, from the art of comedia del arte to film technique, with students including both professionals and newcomers to the arts.
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Background
Jeffrey trained in acting and performance at American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco State University, UCLA and Santa Monica City College. His comedic experience includes work with The Second City Alumni, Los Angeles Theater Sports, Andy Goldberg and Bill Hudnutt Sitcom Workshops, (formerly Harvey Lembeck). He also trained at Berekely Rep. in the ”Finding the Inner Imp” with Ron Campbell, and participated in acting workshops with Peter Flood, Jackie Benton, and Magic Theater Gym. He has trained in dance, movement, storytelling workshops with the Voice of Men In Motion. He also trained under Jackie Benton, Peter Flood, and Bill Hudnut, and was a Varsity Player with Los Angeles Theatersports.
His vital statistics are:
- Height: 5'9"
- Eyes: Blue
- Hair: Brown
- Weight: 150 lbs
Career
Jeffrey Weissman has worked in commercials, television shows, and feature films, and is probably best known for his portrayal of the role of George McFly in the two Back to the Future sequels.
Robert Zemekis chose Jeffrey to take over the role of George McFly in the two sequels to Back to the Future when Crispin Glover decided not to return to reprise the role. Jeffrey was working at Universal Studios Hollywood at the time performing daily as Groucho Marx, Stan Laurel, and Charlie Chaplin.
He will appear as "Jerry Hannon", an obsessive compulsive winemaker, in the upcoming mocumentary feature, "Corked" about life in the California wine country.
He has co-starred in roles in feature films that have grossed over a billion USD worldwide, including Pale Rider and Twilight Zone: The Movie. He has also made guest appearances on television shows such as Saved by the Bell, "The Man Show", Dallas, Max Headroom, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Chip and Pepper's Cartoon Spectacular, and Divorce Court. His commercial credits include an interactive television commercial for Ameritech and a Christmas commercial for the grocery chain Publix.
Jeffrey has done ADR and looping on dozens of projects; Heathers, Loverboy, The Best Times, Crime of Innocence, Pale Rider, Hot Resort, and others. Also on camera and off in PSAs, Industrials and live trade shows.
He's helpped raise millions of dollars for charities worldwide, both as classic comedy characters and as himself. American Heart Association, Mother's Touch, City of Hope, National Brain Tumor Foundation (now Society), Make A Wish Foundation, and dozens of others.
Jeffrey has been an acting teacher and coach for various schools and private clients for 30 years. Recently at the San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking. He has directed for Universal Studios in Japan, and he was artistic director of the ‘Flying Penguins’ improv comedy group, (helping to form the highly acclaimed Los Angeles Theater Sports, now in its eighteenth year). He has recently been teaching theater games to training teachers at Dominican College, Comedia Del Arte & “The Business of Acting” at Sonoma State University, as well as “Kidprov” & “Teenprov” workshops & shows at various libraries in Marin County and South San Francisco.
Jeffrey currently lives in California with his wife Kimbell Jackson and his two children, Nicholas and Spencer.
Careerography
Feature films
- 1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie as Young Husband
- 1984 Johnny Dangerously as Tee Shirt Vendor
- 1984 Crackers as Backstage Dancer
- 1985 Pale Rider as Teddy Conway
- 1989 Back to the Future Part II as George Douglas McFly
- 1990 Back to the Future Part III as George Douglas McFly
- 1991 For the Boys as the North Africa Stage Manager
- 2001 To Protect & To Serve as Jean Goddard
- 2001 2001: A Space Travesty as Groucho
- 2001 Max Keeble's Big Move as McGoogles (bodysuit)
- 2004 Slapdash as Mosley
- 2005 Return to Sender as Old Comic
- 2005 Angels with Angles AKA "Everythings George" as Groucho
- 2006 Night Fliers as Lee Hawthorn
- 2006 Hats Off as Dr. Ball
- 2006 Car Babes as Jay
- 2006 Looking Back at the Future (documentary) as Himself
- 2007 Hats Off as Dr. Ball
- 2007 Edible as Father
- 2008 corked as Jerry Hannon
- 2008 Our Feature Presentation as Hugo Wilmington
Guest appearances
- 1984 Scarecrow and Mrs. King: "Filming Raoul"
- 1985 Dallas: "Lovers and Other Strangers"
- 1987 Max Headroom: "Rakers"
- 198? Divorce Court: "Cott Vs. Cott"
- 1991 Saved By the Bell: "Rockumentary"
- 1992 NBC Cartoon Spectacular: "Chip and Pepper"
- 2000 Diagnosis: Murder: "Two Birds With One Sloan"
- 2002 The Man Show: "Assoholics Anonymous"
Mini-series
- 1994 The Stand
- 2000 The '70s
Short films
- 1996 He's Dead, But He Won't Lie Down
- 1997 Garbage
- 1998 god@heaven
- 2003 Touched
- 2008 We Missed You, Pete
Theatre
- 1998 Tallulah (Hollywood)
- 2004 Tony Kushner's "The Illusion" (Cinnabar Theater)
- 2005 Mellisa Gibson's "[sic]" (6th St. Playhouse/Sonoma Actor's Theatre)
- 2005 Wm. Shakespeare's "12th Night"
- 2006 Tease-O-Rama Baggy Trouser Blackout Comedy (@Bimbo's 365)
- 2006 Just For Laughs (SF Fringe Festival)
- 2007 Just For Laughs (fundraiser establishing a Theater Department Schoarship at OSU)
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