Jeff Dunham is a world-renowned American ventriloquist, stand-up comedian, and producer widely credited with reviving the art of ventriloquism for modern audiences. Throughout his decades-long career, Jeff Dunham has set Guinness World Records for live comedy ticket sales and broadcasted multiple record-breaking Comedy Central specials. Jeff Dunham tours internationally with his iconic cast of characters, including Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Peanut.


Biography

FieldDetails
Full NameJeffrey Dunham
Birth DateApril 18, 1962
BirthplaceDallas, Texas, United States
NationalityAmerican
EducationBaylor University
ProfessionVentriloquist, comedian, actor, producer
Known ForHighest-grossing stand-up comedian and ventriloquist; creator of Achmed and Walter

Family Tree

RelationName
Adoptive FatherHoward Dunham
Adoptive MotherJoyce Dunham
SpouseAudrey Murdick
Ex-WifePaige Brown
ChildrenBree Dunham, Ashlyn Dunham, Kenna Dunham, James Jeffrey Dunham, Jack Steven Dunham

Career Highlights

  1. Set the Guinness World Record for the most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour.
  2. Produced record-breaking Comedy Central specials including Spark of Insanity and Controlled Chaos.