Quotes by Judah Friedlander

About Judah Friedlander:

Judah Friedlander is an American actor and comedian, known for playing the role of writer Frank Rossitano on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock. Friedlander is also known for his role as Toby Radloff in the film American Splendor, a role that garnered him favorable reviews and a nomination for best supporting actor at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards. Earlier in his career he was recognized as "the hug guy" from the music video for the 2001 Dave Matthews Band single "Everyday".
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You can literally walk into my apartment and sit on a hat; you can step on a hat; you can probably open up the refrigerator and find a hat tucked under some rotten food. I have a lot of hats.

Judah Friedlander

Show business always tries to stereotype you, so that is something you have to fight against no matter who you are. A lot of actors who are of a minority background complain that they only get stereotyped roles, and they are 100 percent correct. Howe...

Judah Friedlander

Tina Fey is really cool. She's so mellow and laid back.

Judah Friedlander

Stand-up is kind of like my home base, and doing stand-up in New York is what I like doing most.

Judah Friedlander

I've been doing stand-up just about every night since I started in 1989. It's my home base. But I'm into doing comedy in all mediums, platforms and situations.

Judah Friedlander

I've been driving in the city for years because, as a stand-up in N.Y.C., you can perform at more comedy clubs a night if you have a car. Getting from club to club by subway is too slow at night and too expensive by cab. So, many comics live far out ...

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I'm a big Pacino fan. He's a great actor: so much passion and intensity.

Judah Friedlander

I'm actually banned from the Himalayas, because I'm too good at yoga.

Judah Friedlander

I watch a movie or a T.V. show or whatever; if it's good, I like to watch it more than once, and it's always fun to catch something you didn't see initially.

Judah Friedlander

I never got into things to be famous. Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's annoying.

Judah Friedlander

If you are doing stand-up comedy, you have to be confident in what you are doing. That doesn't mean just because you are confident you are funny.

Judah Friedlander

No, don't learn at karate schools. They overcharge you for karate uniforms. They make you pay, like, fifty or seventy-five bucks just for a karate uniform, and you don't wear a uniform in everyday life, so why train in one? Most fights take place out...

Judah Friedlander

I became a wrestling fan in college. So, I was more of a wrestling fan as an adult than when I was a little kid.

Judah Friedlander

Stand-up comedy is the most relaxing thing I do. If I want to unwind and de-stress, I go out and do stand-up, often several shows in a night.

Judah Friedlander

I had not met Tina Fey before I auditioned for '30 Rock'. Some people think we're old friends from 'Second City' days. I had always been a fan of Tina's. But I actually never planned on being in a sitcom.

Judah Friedlander

I am the greatest marital artist in the world.

Judah Friedlander

Valentine's Day is definitely one of those days where it's either awesome or it's a downer.

Judah Friedlander

As the World Champion, every day is pretty much like Valentine's Day for me - as far as hooking up with the ladies.

Judah Friedlander

I think I've proven with my career that I can play a wide variety of characters. Yet, I still get typecast as the crazy slob guy. That's how it always works.

Judah Friedlander

I actually went to film school, but I didn't like it. I'm basically self-taught.

Judah Friedlander

Author Bio

  • NameJudah Friedlander
  • Descriptionactor from the United States
  • BornMarch 16, 1969
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Writer