Jeff Ross

Jeff Ross is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and occasional writer who is known as the Roastmaster General for his insult comedy. He rose to fame after his appearances at celebrity roasts, generally held at the Friars Club on the Comedy Central Roast series. He is also a director, with his debut film being the 2006 documentary Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie. The documentary was met with positive reviews from critics and from his beloved fans.

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Biography and Early Life

Jeff Ross was born in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., on September 13, 1965. He lived in the city for a few years before moving to Union, New Jersey, and then to Springfield, New Jersey. His father’s name is not known, but it is known that he passed away due to drug-related causes when Jeff was only 19 years old. His mother, Marsha Lifschultz, also passed away due to leukemia when he was just 14 years old. Jeff has a sibling, a younger sister named Robyn Lifschultz. When his father was alive, he used to own Clinton Manor Catering.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Jeff Ross in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Jeff Ross’s age is 55 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 13 September 1965. Though, he is 5′ 9″ in feet and inches and 179 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 183 lbs in Pound and 83kg in Kilograms.

Education

Jeff Ross graduated high school from Jonathan Dayton High School and later went to Boston University, where he studied broadcasting and film with a minor in political science. He graduated in 1987 and later worked as the music director at the university’s radio station WTBU. He has stated many times that his strict upbringing helped him develop his talent for insult comedy. His uncle helped him develop a lot.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

As of today, Jeff Ross is single and has not been married. Also, not much is known about his personal life because he doesn’t like to talk about it in public. He dated Kate Blanch in 2003, and before that, he dated Georgina the Waitress. He doesn’t have any children.

Is Jeff Ross Gay?

No, there are no reports that prove he is gay, so we can confirm that he is straight. Apart from that, he has dated several women in his life, so this theory is disproved yet again.

Professional Career

Jeff Ross began his career as a stand-up comedian in 1994 when he started performing at open mics at the Boston Comedy Club, which is now defunct. In 1995, he performed at comedy clubs such as The Comedy Cellar and Stood Up NY. He also became a regular at the Friar Club roasts, and during his time there, he received the nickname of Roastmaster General.

Their first televised event was broadcasted on Comedy Central in the year 1998, and it was the roast of the popular celebrity Drew Carey. In 1999, he was hired by Jimmy Kimmel to be a writer on The Man Show. Since 2005, Jeff Ross has been a roaster at all Comedy Central roasts, starting with the roast of Pamela Anderson. He is known for dressing-up in controversial outfits during his roasts.

As an author, he published his first book in 2009, and I Only Roast the Ones I Love Busting Balls Without Burning Bridges. He was also the host of the comedy panel show, The Burn with Jeff Ross. From 2019, Netflix started airing Historical Roasts, in which Ross hosts fictionalized versions of roasts for personalities such as Anne Frank and Abraham Lincoln.

Awards

Jeff Ross is one of those comedians who don’t need to win awards to show their talent. He has showcased his talent to audiences all over the world, and this has also helped him get some roles in television shows and films. One of his film named Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross, won the Best Feature Film Award at the Montreal Comedy Festival.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Jeff Ross in 2021

Jeff Ross has an estimated net worth of $5 Million as of last estimated in the year 2021. His primary source of income is from being a well-known stand-up comedian in the genre of insult roasting. Jeff has also done some acting roles, which have paid him well. He has also directed a film that won an award at the Montreal Comedy Festival.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

The Following are some interesting facts about Jeff Ross:

• Jeff Ross was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor who was only 14 years old. The victim, Jessica Radtke, had also posted on Facebook regarding these accusations.
• His official website is called “roastmastergeneral.com.”
• He appeared in a documentary movie called The Aristocrats in the year 2015.
• He shared a screen with Jimmy Kimmel in the American TV show called Crank Yankers, where Jeff appeared as himself.

After working hard for several years, Jeff Ross, or Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz, has become one of the most popular stand-up comedians in the world. He has been active in the industry since 1994 and has worked in several TV shows throughout the years. He will always be considered a legend in the insult comedy scene.