Jeff Yagher
Encyclopedia
Jeffrey Brian "Jeff" Yagher (born January 18, 1961) is an American
actor
.
Born in Lawrence, Kansas
, he graduated from Ohio State University
and then attended the prestigious Yale School of Drama
, where he appeared in productions of "The Vultures", "We Can't Pay, We Won't Play", and "Las Madres".
His television debut was in V: The Series as Kyle Bates. Later, he starred in the pilot of 21 Jump Street
as Tommy Hanson, the role that was taken over by Johnny Depp
. He also appeared in several episodes of Six Feet Under, playing Hoyt Woodworth, in 2004. Most recently, Jeffrey continues to appear in other shows such as Without a Trace
(2007) and Bones
(2009).
Additionally, Yagher was an Elvis impersonator
in an episode of The Twilght Zone called The Once And Future King
. (The man who played Elvis' boss at the Crown Electric company was Red West
, a real-life schoolmate and best friend of Elvis'.)
His feature film credits include My Fellow Americans
, Shag
, The Pandora Project
, and View from the Top
.
He also appeared in an episode of Newhart
as Stoney.
He starred in the TV movie Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman along with Sandra Bullock in 1989.
He also appeared in an episode of Seinfeld
as a Jazz musician who dated Elaine.
, they have 2 children. His brother is special effects expert Kevin Yagher
.
He is also a well renowned sculptor of statuettes for companies such as Sideshow Collectibles and resin
model kits for the hobby market
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Born in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence is the sixth largest city in the U.S. State of Kansas and the county seat of Douglas County. Located in northeastern Kansas, Lawrence is the anchor city of the Lawrence, Kansas, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Douglas County...
, he graduated from Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
and then attended the prestigious Yale School of Drama
Yale School of Drama
The Yale School of Drama is a graduate professional school of Yale University providing training in every discipline of the theatre: acting, design , directing, dramaturgy and dramatic criticism, playwriting, stage management, sound design, technical design and production, and theater...
, where he appeared in productions of "The Vultures", "We Can't Pay, We Won't Play", and "Las Madres".
His television debut was in V: The Series as Kyle Bates. Later, he starred in the pilot of 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street is an American police procedural crime drama television series that aired on the Fox Network from April 12, 1987, to April 27, 1991, with a total of 103 episodes. The series focused on a squad of youthful-looking undercover police officers investigating crimes in high schools,...
as Tommy Hanson, the role that was taken over by Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp
John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II is an American actor, producer and musician. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild award for Best Actor. Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street, becoming a teen idol...
. He also appeared in several episodes of Six Feet Under, playing Hoyt Woodworth, in 2004. Most recently, Jeffrey continues to appear in other shows such as Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Without a Trace is an American television drama which originally ran on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009. The series was set in New York City and concerned a fictitious FBI Missing Persons Unit.-Premise:...
(2007) and Bones
Bones (TV series)
Bones is an American crime drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network on September 13, 2005. The show is based on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, with each episode focusing on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains brought by FBI Special Agent...
(2009).
Additionally, Yagher was an Elvis impersonator
Elvis impersonator
An Elvis impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies famed American musician Elvis Presley. Professional Elvis impersonators can work all over the world as entertainers, and such tribute acts are in great demand due to the unique iconic status of Elvis...
in an episode of The Twilght Zone called The Once And Future King
The Once and Future King (The Twilight Zone)
The Once and Future King is the first segment of the twenty-fifth episode The Once and Future King is the first segment of the twenty-fifth episode The Once and Future King is the first segment of the twenty-fifth episode (the first episode of the second season (1986–1987) of the television series...
. (The man who played Elvis' boss at the Crown Electric company was Red West
Red West
Red West is an American actor, film stuntman and songwriter.West was born Robert Gene West in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Lois and Newton Thomas West. He was a close high school friend of rock and roll singer Elvis Presley. An excellent athlete and former U.S...
, a real-life schoolmate and best friend of Elvis'.)
His feature film credits include My Fellow Americans
My Fellow Americans
My Fellow Americans is a 1996 American comedy film starring Jack Lemmon, Dan Aykroyd and James Garner as feuding ex-presidents. Lauren Bacall, Esther Rolle, John Heard, Wilford Brimley, Bradley Whitford and Jeff Yagher also appear in supporting performances...
, Shag
Shag (1989 film)
Shag is a 1989 comedy film starring Bridget Fonda, Phoebe Cates, Annabeth Gish, Page Hannah, Jeff Yagher and Scott Coffey. The film features Carolina shag dancing and was produced in cooperation with the North Carolina Film Commission. The soundtrack album was on Sire/Warner Bros...
, The Pandora Project
The Pandora Project
The Pandora Project is an action thriller film released in 1998. The film stars Daniel Baldwin, Erika Eleniak, Tony Todd, and Bo Jackson.-Film synopsis:...
, and View from the Top
View from the Top
View from the Top is a 2003 romantic comedy film about a young woman from a small town who sets out to fulfill her dream of becoming a flight attendant...
.
He also appeared in an episode of Newhart
Newhart
Newhart is a television situation comedy starring comedian Bob Newhart and actress Mary Frann as an author and wife who owned and operated an inn located in a small, rural Vermont town that was home to many eccentric characters. The show aired on the CBS network from October 25, 1982 to May 21, 1990...
as Stoney.
He starred in the TV movie Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman along with Sandra Bullock in 1989.
He also appeared in an episode of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
as a Jazz musician who dated Elaine.
Personal life
He is married to actress Megan GallagherMegan Gallagher
Megan Gallagher is an American actress.Gallagher was born in Reading, Pennsylvania and grew up in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Her mother, Aileen Gallagher, was a model.Gallagher has largely worked in television and theatre...
, they have 2 children. His brother is special effects expert Kevin Yagher
Kevin Yagher
Kevin Yagher is a special effects technician, known for Freddy Krueger's makeup and the Crypt Keeper creature.His company, Kevin Yagher Productions, has created effects for Face/Off, Enemy of the State, Volcano, Starship Troopers, Conspiracy Theory, Radio Flyer, Mission: Impossible II, and Honey,...
.
He is also a well renowned sculptor of statuettes for companies such as Sideshow Collectibles and resin
Resin
Resin in the most specific use of the term is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. Resins are valued for their chemical properties and associated uses, such as the production of varnishes, adhesives, and food glazing agents; as an important source of raw materials...
model kits for the hobby market
Hobby Markets Online
Hobby Markets Online was an early internet auction company and which ran a series of person-to-person marketplaces for high-end collectibles. The Company is cited as the second person-to-person online auction marketplace after eBay and launched its first web-based auction on October 15, 1995,...
.