Raised in southern California, Jeff started in commercials when he was 4 years old, and at 11 was cast as Louis in the Broadway production of 'The King and I' with
Yul Brynner. A national tour followed, and after 750 performances, he returned home to attend school. Jeff began performing with various improv troupes and was soon invited to appear in numerous episodes of a syndicated, late-night comedy show called
Kwik Witz (1996), which featured improv notables from all over the U.S. Simultaneously, Jeff saw a long national run as a Coors Light spokesperson. He became a founding member of the Impromptones, a singing improv group, and performed to sold-out crowds across the United States. Jeff was eventually cast as a regular on ABC's acclaimed
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998). Jeff has appeared on
The Norm Show (1999) with
Norm MacDonald,
The Drew Carey Show (1995), and in the acclaimed ABC TV film
Tuesdays with Morrie (1999). Jeff starred on the television comedy/improv show for the WB
On the Spot (2003), opposite
Tim Conway, and starred in the independent feature films
Evil Remains (2004), directed by
James Merendino, and
The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down (2006), directed by
Paul Sapiano. He was a series regular on the NBC comedy
Happy Family (2003) opposite
John Larroquette and
Christine Baranski, and appeared back on the WB in
Green Screen Show (2004),
Drew Carey's improv show. Jeff has made guest appearances on
The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) and shot a pilot for Lifetime,
The Madness of Jane (2008) opposite
Ever Carradine;, This Little Piggy for ABC; and
Uncle Nigel (2010) for TBS. He regularly tours with
Drew Carey and the Improv All Stars around the U.S., and has been part of two USO tours. He was seen most recently guest starring as
Drew Carey's sidekick on
The Price Is Right (1972).