Jeff Dunham

Q: Has Jeff Dunham won any awards?

Yes, Jeff Dunham has received several awards, including the 2008 Comedy Central's 'Comedian of the Year' and the 2010 'Best Male Stand-Up' award from the American Comedy Awards.

Q: What was Jeff Dunham's first film?

Jeff Dunham's first major film appearance was in 'The Jeff Dunham Show' in 2009, which was a television series rather than a traditional film.

Q: What are Jeff Dunham's most successful films?

Some of Jeff Dunham's most successful films include 'Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity' and 'Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos,' both of which received high ratings and viewership.

Q: What can you tell me about Jeff Dunham's personal life?

Jeff Dunham has been married twice, with his current spouse being Audrey Dunham. He has three children and often shares insights into his family life during performances.

Q: What is Jeff Dunham's estimated net worth?

Jeff Dunham's estimated net worth is approximately $140 million, largely due to his successful career in comedy and ventriloquism.

Q: What milestones are in Jeff Dunham's filmography?

Significant milestones in Jeff Dunham's filmography include his stand-up specials and appearances on various late-night shows, which have solidified his status as a comedy icon.

Q: How has Jeff Dunham impacted the comedy scene?

Jeff Dunham has made a notable impact on the comedy scene by popularizing ventriloquism in modern comedy and introducing unique characters that appeal to a wide audience.

Known for

The Nut Job (2014)

IMDb 5.7 / 10

2014 / Action, Adventure / 85mins

Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the...

Dinner for Schmucks (2010)

IMDb 5.9 / 10

2010 / Comedy / 114mins

Rising executive Tim Conrad works for a boss who hosts a monthly dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a...

Name

Jeff Dunham

Height

5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Born

18 April 1961, Dallas, Texas, USA

Spouses

Audrey Dunham (2012–present)

Children

3 children: Ashlyn, Kenna, and Jack

Parents

Jeff Dunham Sr., Mary Dunham

Estimated Net Worth

$140 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	TV Jeff Dunham's The Cars That Drove Us Cars began rolling off the assembly line over 100 years ago. Two billion vehicles later, we still can’t get enough....	Self - Host	Not rated
2025	TV The Hunting Party A small team of investigators are assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers our country has ever...	Jeff Dudley	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2025	TV Hollywood Squares Two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. The "board" for the game is a vertical stack of open-faced...	Self	TMDB 4.0 / 10
2024	Movie Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special Jeff Dunham tries to to recreate the beloved holiday story, A Christmas Carol, with his iconic characters in the classic...	Self	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2024	Movie Jeff Dunham - Election 2024 - Biden vs. Trump How Did We Get Here... Again As most of us know, American politics in the last few years has gotten WAY out of hand… Crazily and...	Unknown character	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2024	Movie Jeff Dunham: I'm with Cupid If you hate Valentine’s Day, you’re REALLY going to hate this special…Watch it with someone you love! Or alone… Or...	Self	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2023	Movie The Improv: 60 and Still Standing Ten top comics hit the stage to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Improv comedy club in this special featuring...	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2022	Movie Jeff Dunham: Me the People Jeff Dunham is joined on stage by Walter, Bubba J, Peanut and Url to talk politics, relationships, cancel culture, and...	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2020	Movie Jeff Dunham's Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special Filmed in Malibu, California in front of a small, socially-distanced audience, Jeff Dunham returns in his 10th special made up...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2019	Movie Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself The ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, taped his second Netflix special in his hometown of Dallas, TX in the American Airlines Center....	Self	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2019	TV The Kelly Clarkson Show Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and...	Self	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2019	TV Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? The Mystery Inc. gang solve bigger mysteries while also encountering many memorable celebrities.	Jeff Dunham / Walter (voice)	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2019	Movie Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads Ventriloquist/comic Jeff Dunham talks about his childhood and his start into the world of ventriloquism.	Self	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2019	TV Biography: Comedy Icons Part of the award-winning Biography series, A&E Network will premiere three new documentaries exploring the lives and careers of comedy...	Unknown character	Not rated
2019	TV Biography: Comedy Icons Part of the award-winning Biography series, A&E Network will premiere three new documentaries exploring the lives and careers of comedy...	Self	Not rated
2019	TV The Masked Singer Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an...	Pi-Rat	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2019	TV The Masked Singer Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an...	Pi-Rat (archive footage)	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2018	Movie Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfill his lifelong dream of...	Clyde / Peanutbutter (voice)	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2017	Movie Gnome Alone When Chloe discovers that her new home's garden gnomes are not what they seem, she must decide between the pursuit...	Quicksilver (voice)	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2017	Movie Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his rude, crude and slightly demented posse of puppets to Ireland for a gleeful skewering of...	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2017	TV Steve After ending his Chicago-based show, Steve Harvey heads to Los Angeles to host a new weekday syndicated program aiming to...	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2017	Movie The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature When the evil mayor of Oakton decides to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place,...	Mole (voice)	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2017	Movie Smurfs: The Lost Village In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and...	Farmer (voice)	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2016	TV Angie Tribeca Lone-wolf detective Angie Tribeca and a squad of committed LAPD detectives investigate the most serious cases, from the murder of...	Fisher Price	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2015	TV Jay Leno's Garage Comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares his passion for motor vehicles. Jay and guests drive cars, motorbikes...	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2015	TV Halloween Baking Championship The country's top bakers battle it out to create Halloween's spookiest and most-irresistible treats. From spider cupcakes, cheesecake coffins and...	Self - Host	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2015	Movie Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood Previously unseen stand-up comedy by Jeff Dunham. Sketches include popular characters. Brad Paisley performs too! Special appearances by comic Chris...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2015	TV Celebrity Family Feud Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses...	Self	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2014	Movie Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map Jeff Dunham and his iconic creations, Achmed, Walter, Peanut, and Bubba J. have embarked on an unprecedented world tour through...	Self	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2014	Movie Achmed Saves America From the inventive mind of Jeff Dunham comes the first animated movie starring the world’s most beloved, failed bad guy:...	Achmed / Bubba J / Jeff Dunham (voice)	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2014	Movie The Nut Job Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him,...	Mole (voice)	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2012	Movie Big Top Scooby-Doo! When Scooby and the gang hear of a werewolf plaguing a traveling circus, they go undercover as circus performers to...	Schmatko / Conductor (voice)	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2012	Movie Jeff Dunham: Minding the Monsters Stand-up comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. Enter the ultimate hunted house where Walter transforms into something grumpier than he already...	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2012	Movie A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise When Sammy and Ray find themselves trapped in The Tank, an underwater aquarium, they must hatch a plan to escape...	Jimbo (voice)	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2011	Movie Jeff Dunham: Birth of a Dummy An in-depth profile of the comic who's made ventriloquism hip again: Jeff Dunham. This special shows rare performance footage, home...	Self	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2011	Movie Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos Jeff Dunham is back in his fourth concert event, with all-new material. All the favorites are here: Walter, the grumpy...	Self	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2010	Movie Dinner for Schmucks Rising executive Tim Conrad works for a boss who hosts a monthly dinner in which the guest who brings the...	Lewis the Ventriloquist	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2009	TV The Jeff Dunham Show The Jeff Dunham Show is a sketch comedy television series starring comedian Jeff Dunham, that aired on the American cable...	Unknown character	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2009	Movie Just for Laughs: Launching Pad Russell Peters, Jon Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, Dave Chappelle and more.	Self	Not rated
2009	TV The Jay Leno Show The Jay Leno Show is an American comedy show created by and starring Jay Leno, that aired at 10 p.m....	Self - Guest	TMDB 3.3 / 10
2009	TV Sonny with a Chance Allison "Sonny" Munroe makes the leap from the Midwest to Los Angeles to join the cast of "So Random!," the...	Jeff / Walter	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2009	Movie I'm No Dummy Explores and examines the world of ventriloquism through clips, photos and interviews with many of the greatest vents from today...	Himself	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2008	Movie Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special The multi-platinum selling comedian performs his first holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends.	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2008	Movie History of the Joke Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told.	Self	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2007	TV Keeping Up with the Kardashians A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloé.	Self	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2007	Movie Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity Combining his amazing talent and his unorthodox sense of humor, Jeff Dunham returns, yet again, with a hilarious stand-up comedy...	Self	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2007	Movie Delta Farce Three bumbling Army reservists are hustled onto a plane headed for combat in Iraq -- but the fact that the...	Amazing Ken	TMDB 4.6 / 10
2006	TV 30 Rock Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos...	Rick Wayne / Pumpkin	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2006	TV Live at Gotham Live at Gotham is a standup comedy television show airing on Comedy Central in the United States. The show features...	Self - Host	Not rated
2006	TV America's Got Talent A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts –...	Himself	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2006	Movie Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself A recorded live performance of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham portrays a comedian whose revival of an old-fashioned art has made ventriloquism...	Self	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2005	TV Hell's Kitchen Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary...	Self - Restaurant Patron	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2002	TV She Spies She Spies is an action-adventure television show that ran from September 9, 2002 until May 17, 2004, in two seasons....	Elvis Presley Ventriloquist	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2001	TV One on One A sportscaster becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his...	Benny / Kenny	TMDB 7.9 / 10
1998	TV Comedy Central Presents These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1997	TV Premium Blend Premium Blend was a stand-up comedy series that aired on the American cable television channel Comedy Central from 1997 to...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1994	TV Ellen Ellen works in a Los Angeles bookstore called Buy the Book and hangs around with her friends discussing lovers, work...	Starky	TMDB 6.1 / 10
1992	TV The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.	Unknown character	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1991	TV Hot Country Nights Hot Country Nights is an American television series which presented country music acts performing their biggest hits. The series aired...	Ventriloquist	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1962	TV The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from...	Self	TMDB 7.5 / 10

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2024	Movie Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special Jeff Dunham tries to to recreate the beloved holiday story, A Christmas Carol, with his iconic characters in the classic...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2024	Movie Jeff Dunham: I'm with Cupid If you hate Valentine’s Day, you’re REALLY going to hate this special…Watch it with someone you love! Or alone… Or...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2024	Movie Jeff Dunham: I'm with Cupid If you hate Valentine’s Day, you’re REALLY going to hate this special…Watch it with someone you love! Or alone… Or...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2023	Movie The Improv: 60 and Still Standing Ten top comics hit the stage to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Improv comedy club in this special featuring...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2022	Movie Jeff Dunham: Me the People Jeff Dunham is joined on stage by Walter, Bubba J, Peanut and Url to talk politics, relationships, cancel culture, and...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2020	Movie Jeff Dunham's Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special Filmed in Malibu, California in front of a small, socially-distanced audience, Jeff Dunham returns in his 10th special made up...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2019	Movie Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself The ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, taped his second Netflix special in his hometown of Dallas, TX in the American Airlines Center....	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2019	Movie Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself The ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, taped his second Netflix special in his hometown of Dallas, TX in the American Airlines Center....	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2017	Movie Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his rude, crude and slightly demented posse of puppets to Ireland for a gleeful skewering of...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2015	Movie Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood Previously unseen stand-up comedy by Jeff Dunham. Sketches include popular characters. Brad Paisley performs too! Special appearances by comic Chris...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2015	Movie Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood Previously unseen stand-up comedy by Jeff Dunham. Sketches include popular characters. Brad Paisley performs too! Special appearances by comic Chris...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2014	Movie Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map Jeff Dunham and his iconic creations, Achmed, Walter, Peanut, and Bubba J. have embarked on an unprecedented world tour through...	Editor Editing	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2014	Movie Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map Jeff Dunham and his iconic creations, Achmed, Walter, Peanut, and Bubba J. have embarked on an unprecedented world tour through...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2014	Movie Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map Jeff Dunham and his iconic creations, Achmed, Walter, Peanut, and Bubba J. have embarked on an unprecedented world tour through...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2014	Movie Achmed Saves America From the inventive mind of Jeff Dunham comes the first animated movie starring the world’s most beloved, failed bad guy:...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2014	Movie Achmed Saves America From the inventive mind of Jeff Dunham comes the first animated movie starring the world’s most beloved, failed bad guy:...	Creator Crew	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2014	Movie Achmed Saves America From the inventive mind of Jeff Dunham comes the first animated movie starring the world’s most beloved, failed bad guy:...	Characters Writing	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2012	Movie Jeff Dunham: Minding the Monsters Stand-up comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. Enter the ultimate hunted house where Walter transforms into something grumpier than he already...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2011	Movie Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos Jeff Dunham is back in his fourth concert event, with all-new material. All the favorites are here: Walter, the grumpy...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2009	TV The Jeff Dunham Show The Jeff Dunham Show is a sketch comedy television series starring comedian Jeff Dunham, that aired on the American cable...	Producer Production	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2008	Movie Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special The multi-platinum selling comedian performs his first holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends.	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2007	Movie Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity Combining his amazing talent and his unorthodox sense of humor, Jeff Dunham returns, yet again, with a hilarious stand-up comedy...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2007	Movie Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity Combining his amazing talent and his unorthodox sense of humor, Jeff Dunham returns, yet again, with a hilarious stand-up comedy...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2006	Movie Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself A recorded live performance of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham portrays a comedian whose revival of an old-fashioned art has made ventriloquism...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.8 / 10

Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special

2024 / TMDB 6.9

Jeff Dunham - Election 2024 - Biden vs. Trump How Did We Get Here... Again

2024 / TMDB 10.0

Jeff Dunham: I'm with Cupid

2024 / TMDB 7.2

The Improv: 60 and Still Standing

2023 / TMDB 6.0

Jeff Dunham: Me the People

2022 / TMDB 7.3

Jeff Dunham's Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special

2020 / TMDB 7.5

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Jeff Dunham's career highlights include multiple televised specials, sold-out tours, and his own successful YouTube channel, which has garnered millions of views.

Has Jeff Dunham won any awards?

What was Jeff Dunham's first film?

What are Jeff Dunham's most successful films?

What can you tell me about Jeff Dunham's personal life?

What is Jeff Dunham's estimated net worth?

What milestones are in Jeff Dunham's filmography?

How has Jeff Dunham impacted the comedy scene?