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Jeffrey Tambor            

Emmy Award-Winning Actor of "Arrested Development," "The Hangover" & "Transparent"

You know him as Hank Kingsley from The Larry Sanders Show, bellowing his famous catchphrase, “Hey nowww!” and selling unsafe garden tools to little old ladies. You also know him as the dejected dad from The Hangover, warning his clueless son that if STDs happen in Vegas – they don’t stay in Vegas. Today, Jeffrey Tambor is at it again, entertaining audiences with what he refers to as a once-in-a-lifetime role, one that excites the acting chi of even the most polished and prolific professionals – playing the transgender patriarch – turned matriarch, in Amazon’s hit new series that has the critics buzzing – Transparent.

A veteran of film, television and the Broadway stage, Jeffrey Tambor is one of the most iconic and respected character actors of his generation, and after achieving life-long success by “performing his life”, Jeffrey has a lot to teach us. As a man of many talents, Tambor is highly creative, using his overwhelming love for life and the lessons learned along the way as sparks of inspiration for his seminar-like presentations. Tambor's captivating and personal lecture style is a performance in itself as he helps audience members realize and dismiss their greatest fears and perceived limitations that hold them back in life. Happily riding the wave of popularity created by his hit new show, Transparent, Tambor uses this opportunity to spread his message even further, inspiring audiences everywhere with a program built for people who want to turbocharge their passions into action, and find the inner courage to attack what lies ahead.

Most people know of Tambor’s from his unforgettable roles in the popular programs, The Larry Sanders Show and Arrested Development, as well as in the films And Justice for All and Meet Joe Black. What many people do not know is that Tambor has been a teacher for over forty years, helping all kinds of people perform their life by overcoming their fears with verve and vigor – from actors, to executives, to anyone in academia. He passionately empowers his student audiences through lessons they cannot gather from their textbooks. Corporate audiences will benefit from his message and experience as a coveted “working actor.” That is because, in a business with a 99.6% unemployment rate, Tambor has managed to enjoy sustained success by taking risks and positioning fear as an advantage, instead of an adversary – a technique with countless applications in business. Jeffrey is able to translate these intangible, artistic concepts and techniques into solid business ideals – easily understood and embraced by his corporate audience.

Tambor’s presentations are models after himself – larger than life. He brings audiences across the country a new kind of lecture, one they have never seen before. They are interactive, humorous, real, and most importantly, relatable. He has the ability unlike any other speaker to share anecdotes from his decades in front of the camera, inspire students and executives to find creative solutions and strategies, delve into his family’s struggle with mental health issues, and offer wisdom learned from his Jewish upbringing. Incorporating themes of creativity, authenticity, and self-awareness into his speeches, Tambor boldly crafts customized and empowering messages for each audience he addresses. As a gifted storyteller, his honesty captivates the audience, giving them a sense of meaning in their own lives by reconnecting them with their hopes and dreams. Tambor’s presentations will no doubt inspire and forever resonate with all who have the opportunity and honor to listen to his words, making them cry with laughter and sometimes, reflection.

Speech Topics


Performing Your Life: An Evening with Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor's hilarious and inspiring presentation, Performing Your Life, motivates viewers to discover the artists within themselves. This customizable, one-size-fits-all presentation is part one-man show, part seminar, part question-and-answer session, and endlessly entertaining. Tambor's empowering lessons are catalysts for change, promoting introspection amongst audience members while they enjoy an event that feels more like an evening at the theatre, rather than just a keynote.

He shares examples from his own journey, encouraging listeners from all walks of life to look beyond their perceived limitations and embrace their own authentic self. He offers an emboldened approach for executives and employees to adopt, enabling them to tap into their inner performing self and give them the confidence to creatively improve their work, and quality of life. This down to earth conversation is about using life experiences to advise others to face their fears, attain their goals, and break out of their shell.

His career as a Master Teacher of actors for over 40 years has given him insight into human behavior that translates into helping all people. He draws from his own experiences within his long career to advise his audience, whatever their endeavor or interests. As a teacher, father, husband — and first, foremost and always — a student, he is inspired to cultivate a passion for learning and creativity in all kinds of groups, and professions. Tambor's captivating and personal lecture style is a performance in itself as he helps audience members realize and dismiss some of their greatest fears that hold them back from their full potential.

There's Always Money in the Banana Stand: An Evening with Jeffrey Tambor

Arrested Development: What's Keeping You from Performing Your Life?

Jeffrey Tambor's hilarious and empowering presentation inspires viewers to discover the artists within themselves. Part one-man show, part seminar, part question-and-answer session, and endlessly entertaining, Tambor's workshop breaks down the performance process through introspection and practical lessons. His career as a Master Teacher of actors has given him insight into human behavior that translates to helping all people. He draws from his own experiences within his long career to advise his audience. Tambor's captivating lecture is a performance in itself as he helps audience members realize and dismiss some of their great fears that hold them back from their potential.

News


TV Person of the Year: Jeffrey Tambor
He's a veteran actor who started on Broadway and has appeared in dozens of TV roles since. But at 71, Jeffrey Tambor captivated viewers anew with his ...
'Transparent' star Jeffrey Tambor is happy to drive you home - NY ...
Not only is comedic genius Jeffrey Tambor happy to take questions from reporters — he'll even give them a ride home. After working the room at a party in  ...
Jeffrey Tambor Publishing Memoir on Comedy Career | Variety
Jeffrey Tambor will publish a memoir on his prolific comedy career for a spring 2017 release.
'Transparent' Actor Jeffrey Tambor Says He Found His Dream Role ...
The Amazon series Transparent is about a transgender woman named Maura who for decades was known to her kids as Mort, or Dad. Actor Jeffrey Tambor ...
Emmys: Jeffrey Tambor Wins Best Actor, Comedy For 'Transparent ...
Jeffrey Tambor took home tonight the primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, capping off a year full of acclaim for his portrayal of ...

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