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![]() Avg.User Rating: Rate this person: Actor Born: July 21, 1957 in Tarzana, CA Biography:"Jon Lovitz" is a versatile comedic actor instantly recognizable for his distinctive voice, acerbic wit, pear-shaped body, and hangdog eyes. He studied at the University of California, Irvine, and participated in the Film Actors Workshop. He then went on to do guest spots on TV and had a recurring role on Foley Square. Lovitz also played small roles in "Last Resort" (1986), and "Ratboy" (1986), and also provided a voice for the animated feature "The Brave Little Toaster" (1987). He got his first real break as a regular on TV's "Saturday Night Live", where his characters such as Tommy Flanagan of pathological Liars Anonymous, the great Shakespearean ham Master Thespian, and the Devil himself became quite popular. His stint on "Saturday Night Live" put him in demand as a character actor and television guest star. His friendship with director "Penny Marshall" helped him get roles in some of her earlier... Full Biography
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