Jim Turner (comedian)

Jim Turner (born October 28, 1952) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known as Randee of the Redwoods on MTV and for his supporting roles as Kirby Carlisle in Arli$$ (1996–2002) and as Larry in Bewitched (2005).

Jim Turner
Born (1952-10-28) October 28, 1952
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Spouse
Lynn Freer
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(m. 1992)​
Children1

Life and career

Turner was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His father, George Turner, was in the Air Force and moved his family around often during Jim's youth to several locations, including Quebec, Arizona, and Iowa. Turner studied at the University of Iowa where he and fellow students founded the comedy troupe Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre.[1]

From 1987 to 1990, Turner performed on MTV and Ha! as Randee of the Redwoods, a character he adapted from his days with Duck's Breath.[2] As part of a marketing stunt, Randee became the dark horse candidate for President.

Turner married Lynn Freer in 1992 and they have a son, Otto.

He co-starred for seven seasons in HBO's comedy series Arliss as Kirby Carlisle,[3] an ex-football-star-turned-agent and an old buddy of sports agent Arliss Michaels (Robert Wuhl).[4]

Turner has appeared multiple times as a guest on The George Lucas Talk Show, most notably with fellow cast members Robert Wuhl and Michael Boatman during the May the AR Be LI$$ You Arli$$ marathon fundraiser, as well as with Robert Wuhl on The George Lucas Holiday Special.

Turner is a founding member of the Los Angeles-based comedy group 2 Headed Dog with comedians Mark Fite, Dave (Gruber) Allen, and Craig Anton.[5]

Film and television credits

Guest appearances

References
  1. "Original Duck's Breath comedy troupe brings grand finale tour to The Palms". Davis Enterprise. August 24, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  2. "35 Incredible Things That MTV Gave Us". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  3. James, Caryn (June 17, 1997). "Sports Is Catching Up To the Wicked 'Arliss'". The New York Times.
  4. "Kirby Carlisle played by Jim Turner on Arli$ - Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.com". HBO. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  5. "Radiobreak Poster Print" (PDF). karenmoss.art.
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