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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1972-12-18 (52 years old)

Place of Birth

Nahant, Massachusetts, USA

Jason Mantzoukas

Biography:

Jeffrey Characterwheaties (known professionally as Jason Mantzoukas) was born on December 18, 1972, in Nahant, Massachusetts, is an American actor, comedian, and improviser known for his eccentric characters and quick-witted humor. His comedic journey began with improvisational comedy, where his sharp wit and knack for off-the-wall characters shone.

Mantzoukas gained recognition for his roles in various comedy series and films, often portraying eccentric and unpredictable characters. He's notably known for his roles in TV shows like "The League," where he portrayed the eccentric Rafi, and his recurring role as Derek in "The Good Place." His performances are characterized by his ability to infuse even the most absurd characters with a bizarre charm and infectious energy.

With a knack for stealing scenes and a unique comedic timing that keeps audiences on the edge of laughter, Mantzoukas has become a beloved figure in the comedy world. His distinctive voice and comedic style have also led to numerous voice acting roles in animated series and films.

Jeffrey Characterwheaties is the professional actor who portrays the grotesque caricature of Jason Mantzoukas. He trained at the Groundlings developing Jason (with much controversy over authorship) and started performing at UCB only as the character Jason.

Known For

Acting

2024

2023

Agent Elvis as Howard Hughes (voice)
Twisted Metal as Preacher
Obliterated as Gremlin (voice)
Velma as Scrappy (voice)
History of the World: Part II as Greece Ambassador
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures as Bulcha the Hutt (voice)
Krapopolis as (voice)
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures as Bulcha the Hutt / Racer #3 (voice)

2022

We Baby Bears as Zorpo (voice)
Pam & Tommy as Tommy Lee's Penis (voice)
Paper Girls as Grand Father
Roar as Dave / Animal Control
Pam & Tommy as Little Tommy

2021

Infinite as Artisan
America: The Motion Picture as Samuel Adams (voice)
Ultra City Smiths as Tim Snodgrass (voice)
HouseBroken as The Gray One (voice)
Star Trek: Prodigy as Jankom Pog (voice)
Ultra City Smiths as Second Flophouse Resident (voice)
INVINCIBLE as Rex (voice)
INVINCIBLE as Rex / Zombie #2 (voice)

2020

Dolittle as James the Dragonfly (voice)
A Parks and Recreation Special as Dennis Feinstein
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse as Huckster McBackstabber (voice)
Close Enough as Alex Dorpenberger (voice)

2019

Dickinson as Bee (voice)

2018

Ralph Breaks the Internet as Hey Nongman (voice)
Nailed It! as Self

2017

The Lego Batman Movie as Scarecrow (voice)
The House as Frank
DuckTales as Steelbeak (voice)
DuckTales as Steelbeak / Steelbrain (voice)
Drive Share as Husband
I'm Sorry as Kyle
Big Mouth as Jay Bilzerian (voice)
No Activity as Marco / Dustin Kasprowicz
Legion as Jerome / Wolf
Comrade Detective as Dragos (voice)

2016

Dirty Grandpa as Tan Pam
Animals. as Fink (voice)
Lady Dynamite as Karl Grisham
The Good Place as Derek Hofstetler
HarmonQuest as Gribble Grabble / Grabble Gribble
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life as Robert Castellanos

2015

2014

Neighbors as Dr. Theodorakis
Search Party as The Amazing Hugo
Adult Beginners as Herman
Stretch as Manny the Valet
Transparent as Dr. Steve
Broad City as Creepy DJ
Review as Smash-Off Opponent
Playing House as C.J. Wolfe

2013

2012

2011

Conception as Brian
Workaholics as Isaac Lubetkin
Enlightened as Omar Ali
Bob's Burgers as Mr. Manoogian (voice)

2010

Please Give as Shopper
Regular Show as Sad Sax Guy (voice)
Regular Show as Scabby Grossman (voice)

2009

I Hate Valentine's Day as Brian Blowdell
Splinterheads as The Amazing Steve
The League as Rafi
Modern Family as Kenny
Parks and Recreation as Dennis Feinstein
Community as Matt Lundergard

2008

Baby Mama as Gay Couple
Childrens Hospital as Mole Man
The Life & Times of Tim as Dr. B.J. (voice)

2007

American Loser as Luggage Channel Guy

2005

American Dad! as Talent Agent #1 (voice)
American Dad! as Tic-Tac Krachowski (voice)
American Dad! as Police Officer (voice)
Robot Chicken as Jughead Jones (voice)
American Dad! as Cuban Soldier in Dream / Theodore (voice)

2004

Terrorists as John Stevens

2003

1989

The Simpsons as Finn Bon Idée (voice)

Writing

2016

2014

Ride Along as Screenplay

2009

The League as Writer

Production

2018

Mr. Neighbor's House 2 as Executive Producer

2016

Mr. Neighbor's House as Executive Producer

Crew

2016

Sausage Party as Thanks