05.06.2025 11:50
Famous comedian Jeff Garlin backed out of his performance just minutes before taking the stage. When he was handed a check instead of cash, the show was canceled. However, according to those close to him, the real issue isn't money. A source stated, "Jeff can be quite neurotic. He tends to fixate on certain things," noting that the comedian has a tendency to exaggerate everything.
Famous comedian Jeff Garlin canceled his stand-up show at the last minute last week. The reason is quite striking: The organizers wanted to pay him the agreed fee of $800 by check instead of cash. The 62-year-old comedian, known for his character Jeff Greene in the series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," was set to take the stage at a private comedy dinner held at the Calabasas Country Club in Southern California. However, when he arrived at the event and learned that his payment would not be made in cash, he refused to go on stage.
AUDIENCE WAS ANGRY
A large portion of the approximately 40-person audience had come to the venue to see Garlin. The audience, consisting of the elite residents of the luxurious suburb of Calabasas, was upset about what had happened. One source stated, "The crowd was very angry. Most people had come just to see Jeff."
IS IT WORTH $800?
Considering that Jeff Garlin has appeared for years in HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and ABC's 10-season-long "The Goldbergs," as well as providing voice work in productions like "Cars 2," "Toy Story," and "WALL-E," it was surprising that he did not go on stage for a payment of $800. However, a source close to the matter suggested that the issue might be more related to Garlin's personal quirks than money: "Jeff can be quite neurotic. He tends to fixate on certain things."
STAND-UP IS HIS ROOT
Although he is known for his acting career, Jeff Garlin is actually a stand-up comedian. Garlin, who started his career in the 1980s in his hometown of Chicago, was also a member of the famous Second City comedy group alongside names like Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert. No statement has been made from Jeff Garlin's side regarding the matter.