Judah Friedlander is an acclaimed comedian and actor known for his distinctive comedic style and versatile performances in film and television. He gained considerable attention in 2003 when he portrayed Toby Radloff in "American Splendor," a performance that earned critical praise at the Sundance Film Festival where the film won the Grand Jury prize. Judah's commitment to his roles was evident as he completely transformed his appearance to embody the character of the real-life Toby Radloff, albeit 15 years younger. Friedlander's on-screen debut captured audiences in the popular film "Meet The Parents" as the oblivious "Pharmacy Clerk," advising Ben Stiller’s character to opt for a series of less expensive champagnes. Judah also won over viewers’ hearts as "The Hug Guy" in the Dave Matthews Band's chart-topping music video “Everyday,” spreading positivity by offering hugs to strangers across the city. His comedic talents have been showcased in a wide range of films, such as the role of "Julio," a cameraman sidekick to Robert De Niro and Eddie Murphy, in Warner Bros.' "Showtime." Judah appeared in Ben Stiller’s “Zoolander” as Scrappy Zoolander, one of Derek Zoolander’s quirky coal miner brothers. In the cult favorite "Wet Hot American Summer," he played Ron, the ex-husband of Molly Shannon’s character. He also had a cameo in "How High." Judah Friedlander continued to broaden his reach with roles in several other films, including the yet-to-be-titled John Hamburg Project alongside Ben Stiller and Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Surviving Christmas" with Ben Affleck and Christina Applegate, and the indie comedy "Bad Meat," with Chevy Chase. On television, Judah has made memorable guest appearances, including an episode of Larry David’s Emmy Award-winning "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and FOX’s "Wanda at Large." He has been a regular on CBS's "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn," where he humorously claimed to be a "War Expert" on Iraq. His other TV appearances include NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly" and ABC's "Spin City." A seasoned stand-up comedian with over a dozen years of experience, Judah is a fixture in comedy clubs across New York and Los Angeles and frequently headlines shows nationwide. His stand-up work has been showcased on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn," Comedy Central, MTV, HBO, and more. Judah is also channeling his creativity into various projects, including writing and developing new movie projects, working on two stand-up CDs, a DVD, a book, and maintaining his website. Judah splits his time between New York and Los Angeles, continuing to be a dynamic force in the world of comedy.