Jeff Duran
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Jeff Dandurand, mostly known as Jeff Duran
, is an American radio personality
, comedian
, musician
and former child actor
who is based in Los Angeles, California
.
and in film
. Jeff Duran began his career as a child actor
appearing in one episode of Tough Cookies, a short-lived sitcom that starred Robby Benson
. Jeff's role as "kid auto thief" was omitted from the theatrical release of No Man's Land
, a 1987
film starring Charlie Sheen
and then unknown Brad Pitt
who played a "waiter". According to IMDB, Jeff also appeared in Twilight Zone
and the ABC
series The Wonder Years
episodes: "Math Class" (1989) and "Rock and Roll" (1990) as Jeff Dandurand. In 1989, Jeff was cast as one of "Lil Dave's" friends by Penelope Spheeris
in a video for the group Megadeth
. Dandurand’s last appearance as a child actor
was in the ABC
sitcom Step By Step.
, KCXX
and KIXA
, Dandurand would urge callers to stump the junkie on his vast music knowledge, with the listener normally losing to challenge. Jeff has since retired stump the junkie, but includes the "rock and roll junkie" sound bite on the Duran Show.
Jeff began his radio career at KCLB 93.7 in Palm Springs, California
where he worked from 1994 through 1995. To get back on the air, Dandurand paid out of his pocket to host a radio show called L.A. Rock Scene. This led to full time work at KIXA
, a small rock station in Victorville, California
.
Jeff caught a break hosting "Metalblitz Radio" on KLSX
, an FM talk station in Los Angeles
that also carried The Howard Stern Show. "Metalblitz Radio" was funded by MUSICBLITZ Records, a web based label, and became the subject of high profile articles and a sold out live show. Jeff appeared on an episode of the Late Late Show
as a result of his weekly show. Although the show had good ratings for KLSX
, "Metalblitz Radio" was dropped when MUSICBLITZ Records folded in 2001.
“Duran” resurfaced in Riverside
, working for KCXX
an alternative rock
station. At KCXX
, Jeff worked his way from weekend announcer to Morning Drive co host. This led to a solo morning gig at active rock
station KKXX-FM in Bakersfield. In January 2006, Jeff returned to Los Angeles to resume his comedy
career.
Duran has worked as a radio personality on:
station KKZQ
in Palmdale, California
. Shortly after, a feud erupted between Jeff and morning show host Fathead. Both traded insults until he challenged Fathead to a one mile race. The feud eventually got settled with both DJs running for charity at a local water park. Even though he lost, Jeff ran on behalf of the March of Dimes
in honor of a friend's baby who was born with a heart defect.
Many guests appeared on the Duran Show, including Lady Gaga
, who would frequent the show before becoming an international phenomenon
.
On February 7, 2011 Dandurand parted ways with KKZQ
after three years on air. Dandurand shifted focus on his label Pop Roxx Records
and comedy/music tour to support his latest CD How Embarrassing
.
The Duran Show will resurface for a worldwide audience in 2012. It was announced Jeff will now host the Duran Show in conjunction with 'Paparazzi-daily Radio'.
helped his edgy stand up act, opening for the likes of Carlos Mencia
, Pauly Shore
, Dave Attell
and Doug Stanhope
. Dandurand started performing stand up
at age 19 under the pseudonym "JJ Star", alongside comedians Jamie Kennedy
, Dane Cook
and Brian Holtzman in Los Angeles. Jeff's early stand-up was modeled after the rock and roll of the late 80’s and was met with little success. According to a 1997 Los Angeles Times
article, Jeff Duran was compared to Sam Kinison
after an audition at the Ice House in Pasadena, CA. In a 2006 television appearance, Jeff told host Denise Ames that he created JJ Star to be the "most outrageous comedian of all time." Dandurand now records and performs under the moniker Jeff "JJ Star" Duran, which is a combination of his mainstream and racy personas.
How Embarrassing
is the latest CD/DVD project from Jeff "JJ Star" Duran, released October 16, 2010 and featured Lady Gaga
.
, pop
and hip hop
elements. Duran followed that up with the hip hop
inspired mix tape Only Star You Need To Know. Several songs including a cover of John Stewart's 1979 hit "Gold" were leaked late 2010.
Duran reportedly recorded 500 songs which will be spread over several mix tapes and included in his upcoming bio pic How Embarrassing due 2012.
Jeff Duran
Jeff Dandurand ,, mostly known as Jeff Duran, is an American radio personality, comedian, musician and former child actor who is based in Los Angeles, California.-Child actor:...
, is an American radio personality
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
, comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and former child actor
Child actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor...
who is based in Los Angeles, California
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
.
Child actor
Dandurand's mother was the first to nurture his creative aspirations and began taking him on auditions by the time he was 11. Dandurand was able to obtain management and sign with the Savage Agency, which resulted in bit parts on televisionTelevision
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
and in film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
. Jeff Duran began his career as a child actor
Child actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor...
appearing in one episode of Tough Cookies, a short-lived sitcom that starred Robby Benson
Robby Benson
Robby Benson is an American film and television actor, television director, educator and singer.-Early life:Benson was born Robin David Segal in Dallas, Texas, the son of Freda Ann , a singer, actress, and business promotions manager, and Jerry Segal, a writer...
. Jeff's role as "kid auto thief" was omitted from the theatrical release of No Man's Land
No Man's Land (1987 film)
No Man's Land is a 1987 film directed by Peter Werner and starring D. B. Sweeney, Charlie Sheen and Randy Quaid. Brad Pitt made his acting debut in this film as an uncredited extra.-Plot:...
, a 1987
1987 in film
-Events:*January 31 - The Cure for Insomnia premieres at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois, to officially become the world's longest film according to Guinness World Records....
film starring Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen
Carlos Irwin Estevez , better known by his stage name Charlie Sheen, is an American film and television actor. He is the youngest son of actor Martin Sheen....
and then unknown Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt
William Bradley "Brad" Pitt is an American actor and film producer. Pitt has received two Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning one...
who played a "waiter". According to IMDB, Jeff also appeared in Twilight Zone
Twilight zone
-Television series and spinoffs:*The Twilight Zone, the anthology television series and its franchise:**The Twilight Zone , the 1959–1964 original television series***Twilight Zone: The Movie, a 1983 film based on the original series...
and the ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
series The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years is an American television comedy-drama created by Carol Black and Neal Marlens. It ran for six seasons on ABC from 1988 through 1993. The pilot aired on January 31, 1988 after ABC's coverage of Super Bowl XXII....
episodes: "Math Class" (1989) and "Rock and Roll" (1990) as Jeff Dandurand. In 1989, Jeff was cast as one of "Lil Dave's" friends by Penelope Spheeris
Penelope Spheeris
Penelope Spheeris is an American director, producer and screenwriter. She is best known as a documentary film director whose works include the trilogy titled The Decline of Western Civilization...
in a video for the group Megadeth
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
. Dandurand’s last appearance as a child actor
Child actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor...
was in the ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
sitcom Step By Step.
Radio
On Southern California radio, Jeff has been most-known as the "rock and roll junkie." At KLSXKLSX
KAMP-FM 97.1 FM, known on-air as 97.1 AMP Radio, is a Rhythmic Contemporary radio station in Los Angeles, California. The station is owned by CBS Radio.The station had long been known as KLSX before the call sign changed on June 30, 2009....
, KCXX
KCXX
KCXX is a commercial radio station licensed to Lake Arrowhead, California, broadcasting to the Riverside-San Bernardino, California-Ontario, California, area since February 2, 1995. KCXX airs an alternative rock music format...
and KIXA
KIXA
KIXA is a commercial radio station in Lucerne Valley, California, broadcasting to the Victor Valley, California, area on 106.5 FM.KIXA airs a classic rock music format branded as "The Fox"....
, Dandurand would urge callers to stump the junkie on his vast music knowledge, with the listener normally losing to challenge. Jeff has since retired stump the junkie, but includes the "rock and roll junkie" sound bite on the Duran Show.
Jeff began his radio career at KCLB 93.7 in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley. It is located approximately 37 miles east of San Bernardino, 111 miles east of Los Angeles and 136 miles northeast of San Diego...
where he worked from 1994 through 1995. To get back on the air, Dandurand paid out of his pocket to host a radio show called L.A. Rock Scene. This led to full time work at KIXA
KIXA
KIXA is a commercial radio station in Lucerne Valley, California, broadcasting to the Victor Valley, California, area on 106.5 FM.KIXA airs a classic rock music format branded as "The Fox"....
, a small rock station in Victorville, California
Victorville, California
Victorville is a city located in the Victor Valley of southwestern San Bernardino County, California. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 census, the city had a population of 115,903, up from 64,030 at the 2000 census.-Geography and climate:...
.
Jeff caught a break hosting "Metalblitz Radio" on KLSX
KLSX
KAMP-FM 97.1 FM, known on-air as 97.1 AMP Radio, is a Rhythmic Contemporary radio station in Los Angeles, California. The station is owned by CBS Radio.The station had long been known as KLSX before the call sign changed on June 30, 2009....
, an FM talk station in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
that also carried The Howard Stern Show. "Metalblitz Radio" was funded by MUSICBLITZ Records, a web based label, and became the subject of high profile articles and a sold out live show. Jeff appeared on an episode of the Late Late Show
The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show, sometimes referred to as The Late Late, or in some cases by the acronym LLS, is the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster and the official flagship television programme of Irish broadcasting company RTÉ...
as a result of his weekly show. Although the show had good ratings for KLSX
KLSX
KAMP-FM 97.1 FM, known on-air as 97.1 AMP Radio, is a Rhythmic Contemporary radio station in Los Angeles, California. The station is owned by CBS Radio.The station had long been known as KLSX before the call sign changed on June 30, 2009....
, "Metalblitz Radio" was dropped when MUSICBLITZ Records folded in 2001.
“Duran” resurfaced in Riverside
Riverside, California
Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, and the county seat of the eponymous county. Named for its location beside the Santa Ana River, it is the largest city in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area of Southern California, 4th largest inland California...
, working for KCXX
KCXX
KCXX is a commercial radio station licensed to Lake Arrowhead, California, broadcasting to the Riverside-San Bernardino, California-Ontario, California, area since February 2, 1995. KCXX airs an alternative rock music format...
an alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
station. At KCXX
KCXX
KCXX is a commercial radio station licensed to Lake Arrowhead, California, broadcasting to the Riverside-San Bernardino, California-Ontario, California, area since February 2, 1995. KCXX airs an alternative rock music format...
, Jeff worked his way from weekend announcer to Morning Drive co host. This led to a solo morning gig at active rock
Active rock
Active rock is a radio format used by many commercial radio stations across the United States and Canada. Active rock plays contemporary rock artists with a mix of songs common in the classic rock radio format.-Format background:...
station KKXX-FM in Bakersfield. In January 2006, Jeff returned to Los Angeles to resume his comedy
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
career.
Duran has worked as a radio personality on:
- KKXXKKXXKKXX-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Top 40 musical format. KKXX-FM is licensed to Shafter, California, and serves the Bakersfield, California area. The station is owned by American General Media...
104.3 FM in Bakersfield, CaliforniaBakersfield, CaliforniaBakersfield is a city near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, to the north and south respectively.... - KCXXKCXXKCXX is a commercial radio station licensed to Lake Arrowhead, California, broadcasting to the Riverside-San Bernardino, California-Ontario, California, area since February 2, 1995. KCXX airs an alternative rock music format...
103.9 in Riverside, CaliforniaRiverside, CaliforniaRiverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, and the county seat of the eponymous county. Named for its location beside the Santa Ana River, it is the largest city in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area of Southern California, 4th largest inland California... - KLSXKLSXKAMP-FM 97.1 FM, known on-air as 97.1 AMP Radio, is a Rhythmic Contemporary radio station in Los Angeles, California. The station is owned by CBS Radio.The station had long been known as KLSX before the call sign changed on June 30, 2009....
97.1 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California... - KIXAKIXAKIXA is a commercial radio station in Lucerne Valley, California, broadcasting to the Victor Valley, California, area on 106.5 FM.KIXA airs a classic rock music format branded as "The Fox"....
106.5 in Victorville, CaliforniaVictorville, CaliforniaVictorville is a city located in the Victor Valley of southwestern San Bernardino County, California. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 census, the city had a population of 115,903, up from 64,030 at the 2000 census.-Geography and climate:... - KCLB 93.7 in Palm Springs, CaliforniaPalm Springs, CaliforniaPalm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley. It is located approximately 37 miles east of San Bernardino, 111 miles east of Los Angeles and 136 miles northeast of San Diego...
- KKZQKKZQKKZQ is a commercial radio station registered to Tehachapi, California, and broadcasting from Palmdale, California to the Antelope Valley area...
100.1 in Tehachapi, CaliforniaTehachapi, CaliforniaTehachapi is a city incorporated in 1909 located in the Tehachapi Mountains between Bakersfield and Mojave in Kern County, California. Tehachapi is located east-southeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of... - KOCPKOCPKOCP is a commercial radio station located in Camarillo, California, broadcasting to the Oxnard-Ventura, California, area. KOCP plays a 70s-80s classic hits music format. It is owned by Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC.-History:...
95.9 in Ventura, CaliforniaVentura, CaliforniaVentura is the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States, incorporated in 1866. The population was 106,433 at the 2010 census, up from 100,916 at the 2000 census. Ventura is accessible via U.S...
Duran Show
In 2007, Dandurand returned to radio as afternoon drive host on modern rockModern rock
Modern rock is a rock format commonly found on commercial radio; the format consists primarily of the alternative rock genre...
station KKZQ
KKZQ
KKZQ is a commercial radio station registered to Tehachapi, California, and broadcasting from Palmdale, California to the Antelope Valley area...
in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, California
Palmdale is a city located in the center of northern Los Angeles County, California, United States.Palmdale was the first community within the Antelope Valley to incorporate as a city on August 24, 1962; 47 years later, voters approved creating a charter city in November, 2009. Palmdale is...
. Shortly after, a feud erupted between Jeff and morning show host Fathead. Both traded insults until he challenged Fathead to a one mile race. The feud eventually got settled with both DJs running for charity at a local water park. Even though he lost, Jeff ran on behalf of the March of Dimes
March of Dimes
The March of Dimes Foundation is a United States nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies.-Organization:...
in honor of a friend's baby who was born with a heart defect.
Many guests appeared on the Duran Show, including Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
, who would frequent the show before becoming an international phenomenon
Phenomenon
A phenomenon , plural phenomena, is any observable occurrence. Phenomena are often, but not always, understood as 'appearances' or 'experiences'...
.
On February 7, 2011 Dandurand parted ways with KKZQ
KKZQ
KKZQ is a commercial radio station registered to Tehachapi, California, and broadcasting from Palmdale, California to the Antelope Valley area...
after three years on air. Dandurand shifted focus on his label Pop Roxx Records
Pop Roxx Records
Pop Roxx Records, is an independent record label based in Beverly Hills, California, in the United States. Formed in 2006 bya Hong Kong based Karaoke company, the label was initially founded to release spoken word and Karaoke compilations but has since branched out to fashion and film.On January...
and comedy/music tour to support his latest CD How Embarrassing
How Embarrassing
How Embarrassing is the third studio album by American comedian Jeff "JJ Star" Duran and was first released October 18, 2010 through iTunes as How Embarrassing, Vol.1. The Complete Edition became available March 8, 2011 and was long delayed because of financial and personal problems surrounding the...
.
The Duran Show will resurface for a worldwide audience in 2012. It was announced Jeff will now host the Duran Show in conjunction with 'Paparazzi-daily Radio'.
JJ Star
Jeff's presence on radioRadio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
helped his edgy stand up act, opening for the likes of Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia , born Ned Arnel Mencia, is a Honduran-born American comedian, writer, and actor. His style of comedy is often political and involves issues of race, culture, criminal justice, and social class...
, Pauly Shore
Pauly Shore
Paul Montgomery "Pauly" Shore is an American comedian and actor who starred in several comedy films in the 1990s and hosted a video show on MTV in the late 1980s and early 1990s...
, Dave Attell
Dave Attell
Dave Attell is an American stand-up comedian and the host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell and The Gong Show with Dave Attell.-Stand-up beginning:...
and Doug Stanhope
Doug Stanhope
Douglas Gene "Doug" Stanhope is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author known for his abrasive comedy routines.-Life and career:Stanhope quit high school after his freshman year...
. Dandurand started performing stand up
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
at age 19 under the pseudonym "JJ Star", alongside comedians Jamie Kennedy
Jamie Kennedy
James Harvey "Jamie" Kennedy is an American comedian, rapper, and actor.-Early life:Kennedy, the youngest of six children, was born in Upper Darby Township, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family is of Irish descent and he was raised Roman Catholic. He attended and graduated from...
, Dane Cook
Dane Cook
Dane Jeffrey Cook is an American stand-up comedian and film actor. He has released five comedy albums: Harmful If Swallowed; Retaliation; Vicious Circle; Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden; and Isolated Incident. In 2006, Retaliation became the highest charting comedy album...
and Brian Holtzman in Los Angeles. Jeff's early stand-up was modeled after the rock and roll of the late 80’s and was met with little success. According to a 1997 Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It was the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the United States in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country....
article, Jeff Duran was compared to Sam Kinison
Sam Kinison
Samuel Burl "Sam" Kinison was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Kinison was known for his intense, harsh and politically incorrect genre humor...
after an audition at the Ice House in Pasadena, CA. In a 2006 television appearance, Jeff told host Denise Ames that he created JJ Star to be the "most outrageous comedian of all time." Dandurand now records and performs under the moniker Jeff "JJ Star" Duran, which is a combination of his mainstream and racy personas.
How Embarrassing
How Embarrassing
How Embarrassing is the third studio album by American comedian Jeff "JJ Star" Duran and was first released October 18, 2010 through iTunes as How Embarrassing, Vol.1. The Complete Edition became available March 8, 2011 and was long delayed because of financial and personal problems surrounding the...
is the latest CD/DVD project from Jeff "JJ Star" Duran, released October 16, 2010 and featured Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
.
Musician(2010-present)
In 2011, Duran completed work on his first all music releases. 'Still Fresh' was released under the moniker of 'JJ Star" on August 23, 2011. The album's sound is a mix of electronicaElectronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
, pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
and hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
elements. Duran followed that up with the hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
inspired mix tape Only Star You Need To Know. Several songs including a cover of John Stewart's 1979 hit "Gold" were leaked late 2010.
Duran reportedly recorded 500 songs which will be spread over several mix tapes and included in his upcoming bio pic How Embarrassing due 2012.
Filmography
- Perry, Katy - The Girl Who Ran Away (2011) ......Himself
- Jeff "JJ Star" Duran: How Embarrassing [Blu-ray] (2011)......Himself
- Glamourpuss - The Lady GagaLady GaGaStefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
Story (2010)....Himself - Bon JoviBon JoviBon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
- In The Third Millennium: The Billion Dollar Quartet (2008)....Himself - ToolToolA tool is a device that can be used to produce an item or achieve a task, but that is not consumed in the process. Informally the word is also used to describe a procedure or process with a specific purpose. Tools that are used in particular fields or activities may have different designations such...
A Complete Review (2008) DVDDVDA DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
Blu-Ray....Himself - Aural Amphetamine: MetallicaMetallicaMetallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
and the Dawn Of Thrash metalThrash metalThrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
(2008) DVDDVDA DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
...Himself - Guns N' RosesGuns N' RosesGuns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
-Two Classic Albums Under Review: Use Your Illusion I and II (2007) DVDDVDA DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
...Himself - Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
Under Review: 1995-2000-The Middle Years (2006) DVDDVDA DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
...Himself - Minding the Store(2005)(TV)...Voice Only
- Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig (2003) (V) (special thanks)
- Banned For Life (2000)...Dice, scenes deleted
- Step by Step (1996) (TV)... DJ coobie
- Drives Me To Drink (1996)...Short stand-up comedy film VHSVHSThe Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
- MegadethMegadethMegadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
's "No More Mr. Nice GuyNo More Mr. Nice Guy (song)"No More Mr. Nice Guy" is a single by the hard rock group Alice Cooper, taken from the 1973 album Billion Dollar Babies. The single reached #25 on the US charts and #10 on the UK charts, and helped Billion Dollar Babies to reach #1 in both the UK and the US...
" (1990) music videoMusic videoA music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
...Little Dave's friend - Wonder Years (1989) (TV)...Kevin's bully/math class
- No Man's LandNo Man's Land (1987 film)No Man's Land is a 1987 film directed by Peter Werner and starring D. B. Sweeney, Charlie Sheen and Randy Quaid. Brad Pitt made his acting debut in this film as an uncredited extra.-Plot:...
(1987)...Kid auto thief w/ Brad PittBrad PittWilliam Bradley "Brad" Pitt is an American actor and film producer. Pitt has received two Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning one...
, scenes deleted - The Twilight Zone (1986) (TV)...Kid on beach
- Tough Cookies (1986) (TV)...Kid on basketball court
Discography
| Year | Album title |
|---|---|
| 2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
Still Kicking Still Kicking (album) Still Kicking is a comedy album by comedian Jeff "JJ Star" Duran. Released in April 2006, the CD features stand-up comedy, songs and skits. The stand-up was recorded at the Comedy Store in late 2005 . Rapper Penuckle and producer/musician Jason Blades added additional songs and characters. The... |
| 2007 2007 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame... |
Defects of Character Defects of Character Defects of Character is a comedy album by comedian Jeff Duran. Released in March 2007, the CD features stand-up comedy, songs, and interviews. Comedian Brian Holtzman and shock rockers Rebel Rebel contributed songs and material to the CD. The stand-up was recorded at The Comedy Store in late 2006... |
| 2010 2010 in music 2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music... |
How Embarrassing Mixtape How Embarrassing Mixtape How Embarrassing The Mixtape is the first mixtape by Los Angeles based comedian Jeff "JJ Star" Duran and was released October 3, 2010. The mixtape was mixed by Jeff Dandurand and features Lady Gaga, stand up comedy and remixes of songs by Rhianna and Justice.-Track listing:# Go Hard # Str8 A'z# Not... |
| 2011 | How Embarrassing How Embarrassing How Embarrassing is the third studio album by American comedian Jeff "JJ Star" Duran and was first released October 18, 2010 through iTunes as How Embarrassing, Vol.1. The Complete Edition became available March 8, 2011 and was long delayed because of financial and personal problems surrounding the... |
| 2011 | Still Fresh |