J. Elvis Weinstein

J. Elvis Weinstein

54 · Born: May 21, 1971

Personal Details

BornMay 21, 1971 Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Biography

J. Elvis Weinstein, a talented individual, embarked on his stand-up comedy career at the tender age of 15 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

As a founding writer and performer of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" (MST3K),he brought to life the iconic voices and puppets of Tom Servo and Gypsy, as well as the character of Dr. Lawrence Erhardt, at the ripe age of 17.

Following his move to Los Angeles, J. Elvis expanded his creative horizons by working as a writer and producer on various network TV comedies, such as "Freaks and Geeks", "Malcolm and Eddie", "Dead Last", and "My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star".

He also held the esteemed position of Head Writer on "America's Funniest Home Videos" and "Later with Greg Kinnear".

In 2008, J. Elvis reunited with his MST3K co-stars to form "Cinematic Titanic", a live show that toured U.S. theaters and produced 12 DVDs, now available as a box set.

As a multi-faceted creative force, J. Elvis has written and directed three films: two feature documentaries, "I Need You To Kill" and "Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?", and a comedy short, "The Mediocre Samaritan".

As a performer, J. Elvis continues to hone his stand-up skills and co-hosts the popular podcast "Thought Spiral" with comedian Andy Kindler.

Furthermore, he has recently co-starred in the upcoming feature film "The Fiddling Horse", solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2019
The Fiddling Horse
The Fiddling Horse as Philip Ainsworth
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1989
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2020
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2017