About Judah Friedlander
Judah Friedlander (born March 16, 1969) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, he first tried stand-up comedy in 1989 at the age of 19 while attending New York University, and graduated from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. He is best known for playing writer Frank Rossitano on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock throughout its run from 2006 to 2013, and for his role as Toby Radloff in the film American Splendor, which earned him a nomination for best supporting actor at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards. Friedlander has cited Steven Wright, Sam Kinison, and John Mulrooney as influences, and his comedy often features outrageous, deadpan claims about himself, reflected in slogans such as "World Champion" on the trucker hats he wears. He authored the humor book How to Beat Up Anybody, and his first Netflix special, America is the Greatest Country in the United States, was released in 2017.
Videos (12)
Videos 1 to 12 of 12.
2:15America Is the Greatest Country in the United States - Judah Friedlander - Trailer
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0:14Judah Friedlander -Oligarchy -2017
13.1K views
0:15Judah Friedlander. Stand-up clip 2017. Fourth of July.
8.6K views
0:16"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"
6.9K views
1:45Judah Friedlander stand-up comedy from 2106 criticizing Columbus Day.
5K views
0:14Stand-up clip: One of the reasons I wear a mask
2.6K views
0:25Judah Friedlander on Presidents' Day.
2.3K views
0:13I looked up
2.2K views
0:13Im ready for the game
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0:23ICE DETENTION CENTERS Stand-up comedy clip. June 2026.
1.7K views
0:51One of the Reasons I Wear a Mask.
1.2K views
0:51One of the Reasons I Wear a Mask
179 viewsGuest appearances (24)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Judah Friedlander.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 24.
12:27Here's How Canada Is Better Than United States - W/ Judah Friedlander
Jimmy Dore
47.1K views
28:17Judah Friedlander World Champion On World Politics
Jimmy Dore
46.6K views
20:29What Happened To The Anti-War Movement? W/ Judah Friedlander
Jimmy Dore
42.9K views
11:08Judah Friedlander Nominated For Webby Award - Vote Now!
Jimmy Dore
29.6K views
7:54How Stand Up Comedy Teaches You About The World W/ Judah Friedlander
Jimmy Dore
19.9K views
16:18The Artie Lange Show - Judah Friedlander (in-studio) Part 1
Artie Lange
6K views
11:46The Artie Lange Show - Judah Friedlander (in-studio) Part 1
Artie Lange
3.1K views
18:20The Artie Lange Show - Judah Friedlander (in-studio) Part 2
Artie Lange
2.6K views
8:53The Artie Lange Show - Judah Friedlander - In the Studio
Artie Lange
1.7K views
7:23The Artie Lange Show - Judah Friedlander (in-studio) Part 2
Artie Lange
1.6K views
3:49The Artie Lange Show - Judah Friedlander (Part ) - In The Studio
Artie Lange
1.5K views
2:14Judah Friedlander teaches the beauty of the single clap!
Atsuko Okatsuka
1.4K views
11:27The Artie Lange Show - Judah Friedlander (in-studio) Part 1
Artie Lange
1.2K views
9:44The Artie Lange Show - Judah Friedlander (in-studio) Part 2
Artie Lange
1.2K views
2:00The Artie Lange Show - Judah Friedlander (Part ) - In The Studio
Artie Lange
702 views
1:23:34The entire video of Judah Friedlander the "World Champion" on Friends Like Us Podcast
Marina Franklin
608 views
35:19Judah Friedlander & Pandemic Comedy (MOC)
Lee Camp
509 views
51:01TDFEP212 - The World Champ Judah Friedlander LIVE talking Ping Pong
Jackie Kashian
481 views
2:58Judah Friedlander on Friends Like Us
Marina Franklin
447 views
8:36Q&A med Judah Friedlander
Christoffer Schjelderup
420 views
48:18What Just Happened featuring Judah Friedlander, Carole Montgomery & Nida Khan
Dean Obeidallah
409 views
59:3234: Judah Friedlander
Judy Gold
123 views
38:05Brian Mørk Show Brian Mørk Show : Judah Friedlander & Thomas Hartmann
Brian Mørk
92 views
55:5934.5: Judah Friedlander
Judy Gold
16 viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Dore, Artie Lange, Atsuko Okatsuka, Marina Franklin, Lee Camp, Jackie Kashian, Christoffer Schjelderup, Dean Obeidallah, Judy Gold, Brian Mørk
Frequently asked questions
Who did Judah Friedlander play on 30 Rock?
Judah Friedlander played the writer Frank Rossitano on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock for its entire run, from 2006 to 2013.
When did Judah Friedlander start stand-up?
Friedlander first tried stand-up in 1989, at the age of 19, while attending New York University, and he graduated from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Was Judah Friedlander nominated for an Independent Spirit Award?
Yes, his role as Toby Radloff in American Splendor earned him a best supporting actor nomination at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards.
What is Judah Friedlander's comedy style?
Friedlander's comedy often features outrageous, deadpan claims about himself, echoed by slogans such as "World Champion" on the trucker hats he wears.
What is Judah Friedlander's Netflix special?
His first Netflix special, America is the Greatest Country in the United States, was released in 2017.
Who influenced Judah Friedlander?
Friedlander, born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has cited Steven Wright, Sam Kinison and John Mulrooney as influences, and he wrote the humor book How to Beat Up Anybody.
