Jeffrey Weissman
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Jeffrey Weissman born October 2, 1958, is an American actor, Jeffrey Weissman appears in dozens of motion pictures, and TV shows. Most notably co-starring as George McFly in Back to the Future Part II and III (in a role originated by Crispin Glover) with Michael J. Fox, and as Teddy Conway in Pale Rider with Clint Eastwood, with John Lithgow in Twilight Zone: The Movie , with Dick Van Dyke on Diagnosis Murder and as Screech’s Guru on Saved by the Bell.
He continues to act, on stage, film & television. He coaches and teaches, from the art of comedia del arte to film technique, with students including both professionals and newcomers to the arts.
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[edit] Background
Jeffrey trained in acting and performance at American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco State University, UCLA and Santa Monica City College. His comedic experience includes work with Second City Alumni, Los Angeles Theater Sports, Andy Goldberg and Bill Hudnutt Sitcom Workshops, (formerly Harvey Lembeck). He also performed at Berekely Rep. in the ”Finding the Inner Imp” with Ron Campbell, and participated in acting workshops with Peter Flood, Jackie Benton, and Magic Theater Gym. He has taught dance, movement and storytelling workshops with the Voice of Men In Motion. He also trained under Jackie Benton, Peter Flood, and Bill Hudnut, and is a Varsity Player with Los Angeles Theatersports.
His vital statistics are:
- Height: 5'9"
- Eyes: Blue
- Hair: Brown
- Weight: 150 lbs
[edit] Career
Jeffrey Weissman appears in several commercials, television shows, and feature films, and is probably best known for his portrayal of the role of George McFly in the two Back to the Future sequels.
Trained at the American Conservatory Theater, he was selected by the filmmakers of Back to the Future to take over the role of George in the two sequels after Crispin Glover decided not to return to the role. Jeffrey was working at Universal Studios Hollywood at the time performing daily as Groucho Marx, Stan Laurel, and Charlie Chaplin. He auditioned for the role after hearing that the part was to be a stand-in double for Crispin Glover. It wasn't until he had been given the role and showed up on the set that he discovered that he would be actually taking over the part.
He has appeared in several supporting roles in feature films, including Pale Rider and Twilight Zone: The Movie. He has also made guest appearances on television shows such as Saved by the Bell, Dallas, Max Headroom, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Chip and Pepper's Cartoon Spectacular, and Divorce Court. His commercial credits include an interactive television commercial for Ameritech and a Christmas commercial for the grocery chain Publix.
Jeffrey has been an acting teacher and coach for various schools and private clients for 30 years. He has directed for Universal Studios in Japan, and he was artistic director of the ‘Flying Penguins’ improv comedy group, (helping to form the highly acclaimed Los Angeles Theater Sports, now in its eighteenth year). He has recently been teaching theater games to training teachers at Dominican College, Comedia Del Arte & “The Business of Acting” at Sonoma State University, as well as “Kidprov” & “Teenprov” workshops & shows at various libraries in Marin County and South San Francisco.
Jeffrey currently lives in California with his wife Kimbell Jackson and his two children, Nicholas and Spencer.
[edit] Careerography
[edit] Feature films
- 2006 Looking Back at the Future (documentary) as Himself
- 2006 Car Babes as Jay
- 2006 Hats Off as Dr. Ball
- 2006 Night Fliers as Lee Hawthorn
- 2005 Angels with Angles as Groucho
- 2005 Return to Sender as Old Comic
- 2004 Slapdash as Mosley
- 2001 Max Keeble's Big Move as McGoogles (bodysuit)
- 2001 2001: A Space Travesty as Groucho
- 2001 To Protect & Serve as Jean Goddard
- 1991 For the Boys as the North Africa Stage Manager
- 1990 Back to the Future Part III as George Douglas McFly
- 1989 Back to the Future Part II as George Douglas McFly
- 1985 Pale Rider as Teddy Conway
- 1984 Crackers as Backstage Dancer
- 1984 Johnny Dangerously as Tee Shirt Vendor
- 1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie as Young Husband
[edit] Guest appearances
- 2002 The Man Show: "Assoholics Anonymous"
- 2000 Diagnosis: Murder: "Two Birds With One Sloan"
- 1992 NBC Cartoon Spectacular: "Chip and Pepper"
- 1991 Saved By the Bell: "Rockumentary"
- 198? Divorce Court: "Cott Vs. Cott"
- 1987 Max Headroom: "Rakers"
- 1985 Dallas: "Lovers and Other Strangers"
- 1984 Scarecrow and Mrs. King: "Filming Raoul"
[edit] Mini-series
- 2000 The '70s
[edit] Short films
- 2003 Touched
- 1998 god@heaven
- 1997 Garbage
- 1996 He's Dead, But He Won't Lie Down
[edit] Theatre
- 2005 Wm. Shakespeare's "12th Night"
- 2005 Mellisa Gibson's "[sic]"
- 2004 Tony Kushner's "The Illusion"
- 1998 Tallulah
