Jonathan Elihu Silverman (born August 5, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the comedy films Brighton Beach Memoirs, Weekend at Bernie's, and its sequel Weekend at Bernie's II as well as his starring role in the TV series The Single Guy.
Early life and education Silverman was born in Los Angeles, California, to a Jewish family. He is the son of Hillel Emanuel Silverman, a rabbi and Devora (née Halaban) Silverman. He is the grandson of famous Conservative Rabbi Morris Silverman. His mother is from Jerusalem, where her family has lived since the establishment of Israel.Miller, Gerri. "Actor Jonathan Silverman: A lover, a joker, an online minister". Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles. July 29, 2015. He graduated Beverly Hills High School in 1984 and is friends with David Schwimmer, who was a classmate. In high school, he acted in theater productions of West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Androcles and the Lion, Hamlet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.Von Maurer, Bill (December 16, 1983). "The Kid from 'Brighton Beach'". The Miami News. p. C1.Friedman, Dorothy (November 30, 1986). "Silverman is 'Broadway Bound'". The Advocate and Greenwich Time (Stamford, Connecticut). p. D1. At the age of 17, he was selected for the road company of Brighton Beach Memoirs, which performed in 15 cities.
Career Silverman is known for his roles the films Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985),Girls Just Want to Have Fun Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved October 19, 2017. Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986) (a film version of the first play of Neil Simon's Eugene Trilogy),Maslin, Janet. "Screen: 'Brighton Beach Memoirs'". The New York Times. December 25, 1986 Caddyshack II (1988),"Stealing Home""Caddyshack II". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved October 19, 2017. Weekend at Bernie's (1989),Holden, Stephen. "Review/Film; Spoofing Hamptons Life With a Mobster Murder" The New York Times, July 5, 1989 Little Sister (1992),Little Sister tcm.com, retrieved October 19, 2017 and Little Big League (1994).Lowry, Brian. Little Big League Variety, June 17, 1994 He played the role of Eddie in Beethoven's Big Break, and starred in the film Jam (2006).Caprario, M. D (June 29, 2009). "'Jam' Makes Los Angeles Debut at 2006 Hollywood Film Festival". LA Splash. Retrieved October 19, 2017
Silverman began his career on television, with a main role on the sitcom Gimme a Break! from 1984 to 1986. From 1995 to 1997, Silverman played the title role in the television NBC sitcom The Single Guy.King, Susan (September 24, 1995). "Profile: The Most Eligible Guy". Los Angeles Times. In the 2000s, Silverman was a main cast member on the sitcoms In Case of Emergency"In Case of Emergency". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 19, 2017. and Significant Mother. He has also made guest appearances on Friends (in the episode "The One with the Birth"),"Our guide to top Friends eps from season 1". Entertainment Weekly. January 8, 2004. CSI: Miami,"CSI. Under The Influence". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017. Psych, Hot in Cleveland, and White Collar. In 2014, he guest starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a controversial standup comedian.
Personal life Silverman has been married to actress Jennifer Finnigan since 2007; the two met at a barbecue in 2004. They have a daughter.
Philanthropy In 2004, Silverman participated in the first-ever US television advertising campaign supporting donations to Jewish federations. The program featured "film and television personalities celebrating their Jewish heritage and promoting charitable giving to the Jewish community" and included Greg Grunberg, Marlee Matlin, Joshua Malina, and Kevin Weisman.
Filmography Film YearFilmRoleNotes 1985 Girls Just Want to Have Fun Drew Boreman 1986 Brighton Beach Memoirs Eugene Morris Jerome Silverman had earlier played the same role on Broadway.1988 Caddyshack II Harry Stealing Home Teenage Alan Appleby 1989 Weekend at Bernie's Richard Parker1991 Class Action Brian Age Isn't Everything Seymour1992 Death Becomes Her Jay Norman Little Sister Bobby / Roberta Breaking the Rules Rob Konigsberg Blue Champagne Bob 1993 Weekend at Bernie's II Richard Parker The Pitch Gary Short film 12:01 Barry Thomas1994 Teresa's Tattoo Rick Little Big League Jim Bowers 1995 French Exit Davis 1996 Two Guys Talkin' About Girls Lenny Kaminski1998 The Odd Couple II Brucey Madison Denial Joel Border to Border Suicide Guy 12 Bucks Hyper Just a Little Harmless Sex Danny 1999 Freak City Lenny Stanapolous2000 Dirk and Betty Tow Truck Guy Men Named Milo, Women Named Greta The Voice of Reason Short film2001 Made Bachelor Lip Service Bobby It is What it Is Benjamin Malvern The Medicine Show Taylor Darcy 2004 The Cookout Wes2005 Laura Smiles Paul The Life Coach Jonny2006 Jam Gary Shoot Jack Puig Short film Coffee Date Barry Farce of the Penguins Seal Critics Voice role 2007 Jekyll Lanyon 2008 Beethoven's Big Break Eddie Direct-to-video2011 Conception Brad Cookie Johnny Short film Swinging with the Finkels Peter Inkubus Office Tech National Lampoon's Snatched Johnny 2012 Another Dirty Movie Uncle Erwin Also director and executive producer2013 Crawlspace Tim Gates G.B.F. Mr. Daniels Self Storage Jonah Also producer2014 The Hungover Games Chineca Lame The Opposite Sex Tom Also director and producer"The Opposite of Sex". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017. Beethoven's Treasure Tail Eddie Direct-to-video"Beethoven's Treasure Tail". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017. A Magic Christmas Robert Jones"A Magic Christmas". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017. 2015 Baby, Baby, Baby Jacob Carlin"Baby, Baby, Baby". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2017. 2016 Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse Shane 2017 An American Dog Story Slibs2018 Andover Adam Slope Also producer Frank & Ava Mannie Sacks 2019 Pegasus: Pony with a Broken Wing Josh Killian
Television YearFilmRole Notes 1984 E/R David Sheinfeld Episode: "Son of Sheinfeld" 1984–86 Gimme a Break! Jonathan Maxwell Recurring role, 2 episodes Main role, 25 episodes 1985 Challenge of a Lifetime Steven SchoonoverTelevision film 1989 Traveling Man Billy Fox1992 For Richer, For Poorer Michael Katourian Broadway Bound Stanley Jerome Television film; Silverman plays the older brother of the character he had originally played on Broadway. 1993 12:01 Barry ThomasTelevision film1994 Couples Jamie Aaahh!!! Real Monsters Pugh Episode: "Don't Just Do It"/"Joined at the Hip" (voice role)1995 Sketch Artist II: Hands That See Glenn Television film Friends Dr. Franzblau Episode: "The One with the Birth" Caroline in the City Jonathan Eliot Episode: "Caroline and the Folks" 1995–97 The Single Guy Jonathan Eliot Main role, 41 episodes1996 London Suite Paul Dolby Television film; uncredited Arliss Jonathan Silverman Episode: "The Client's Best Interest" 1998 The Inspectors Inspector Alex Urbina Television film2000 The Inspectors 2: A Shred of Evidence Alex Urbina Television film; also co-executive producer Good as GoldTelevision film 2001 These Old Broads Wesley Westbourne 2002 Bobbie's Girl David Lewis2003 Miss Match Barry Episode: "The Price of Love" Deacons for Defense Michael Deane Television film Free for All Johnny Jenkins Main role, 7 episodes2004 CSI: Miami Jay Seaver Episode: "Under the Influence" Pryor Offenses IanTelevision film DeMarco Affairs Eddie Rosen 2004–05 Kim Possible Jimmy Ding Episodes: "Ron Millionaire", "Dimension Twist" (voice role) 2005 Related Brad Episode: "Sex and the Sisters"2007 In Case of Emergency Harry Kennison Main role, 13 episodes Close to Home Pete Durkin 3 episodes 2008 Numb3rs Kurt Young Episode: "Blowback"2009 Psych Lyin' Ryan Episode: "Truer Lies" Married Not Dead Gordon Television film2010 Medium Matt Mulhearn Episode: "Sal" Jack's Family Adventure Jack Vickery Television film2011 Paul the Male Matchmaker Brian Episode: "Don't Be a Meanie" Greek Lasker Parkes 3 episodes White Collar Gerald Jameson Episode: "Veiled Threat" 2012 Hot in Cleveland Dr. Minton Episode: "The Gateway Friend" 2013 Monday Mornings Dr. John Lieberman Recurring role, 5 episodes2014 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Josh Galloway Episode: "Comic Perversion" Significant Mother Harrison Marlowe Main role, 8 episodesGoldberg, Leslie (April 10, 2015). "CW Orders Comedy Series 'Significant Mother' for Summer". The Hollywood Reporter. 2015 Getting On Dr. Happy Gladner Recurring role, 5 episodes2016 Baby Daddy Malcolm Episode: "Homecoming and Going" Castle Alan Masters Episode: "Dead Again"2017 Rosewood Bastion Bleiweiss Episode: "Blistering Heat & Brotherly Love" Still the King Bob Episode: "The Hungover Games"2018 K.C. Undercover Mitch Bishop Recurring role, 4 episodes Scandal Robert Bacall Episode: "Army of One" Take Two Bradley Marsh Episode: "Smoking Gun" Salvation Roland Cavanaugh Recurring role, 4 episodes 2019 No Good Nick Paul Recurring role, 5 episodes 2020 Station 19 Ted Episode: "Dream a Little Dream of Me" 2021 Good Girls Dave Recurring role, 13 episodes 2026 ‘’sullivans crossing’’ Quincy recurring role 2021-2023 Moonshine Daniel Bennett Recurring role, 9 episodes2023GoosebumpsPerry BiddleEpisode: "Night of the Living Dummy"
Awards In 2014, Jonathan won Best Supporting Actor for his role as Johnny in National Lampoon's Snatched at the Hoboken International Film Festival.
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