Jeff Anderson

Jeffrey Allan "Jeff" Anderson (born April 21, 1970) is an American film actor, film director, and screenwriter best known for starring as Randal Graves in Clerks and Clerks II. In between, he has appeared in other Kevin Smith-directed films and has written, directed, and starred in Now You Know.

Early life

Born in Connecticut and raised in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, Anderson attended Henry Hudson Regional High School, with his friend, aspiring writer Kevin Smith, from which they both graduated in 1988.

While Anderson was working at AT&T, Smith was working on his debut movie Clerks. As a joke, Anderson auditioned for the role of "Jay," and based on this audition, Smith later offered Anderson a lead role as video store employee Randal Graves; a foul-mouthed apathetic slacker, who patronized, angered, and mocked his customers whilst avoiding any real work opportunities.

Career

For his role in Clerks, Anderson was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance. In every scene in Clerks, he had gum in his mouth; he claims it helped him relax. Anderson often says that when he is recognized as Randal it is always by voice, not appearance.

Jeff Anderson (singer)

Jeff Anderson is an American musician originally from Marietta, Georgia. His debut album, Seamless, was released on March 15, 2005. Anderson released his full length LP titled In the Shadow in July 2012.

Discography

Albums

  • Seamless, 2005 [Gotee]
  • In the Shadow, 2012 [United Republic Records]
  • Singles

  • "Open My Eyes"
  • References

    External links

  • Official website
  • Jeffrey Anderson

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  • Jeff Anderson (politician) (born 1977), Northern Minnesota politician
  • Jeffrey Anderson (radio producer) (1928–2014), Canadian music critic, journalist, and television and radio producer
  • Jeffrey D. Anderson, American anthropologist
  • Jeffrey Anderson (game designer), American video game designer
  • Jeff Anderson (born 1970), American film actor
  • Jeff Anderson (singer) (born 1978), American singer
  • Jeff Anderson (artist)
  • See also

  • Geoff Anderson (born 1944), English footballer
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    "Most recently Senator Ken Salazar has said he's going to try and see what he can do, ... I talked with one of his staff the other day and I said that if there was any help I could give them, I'd do it in a New York second."
    "The ad hoc committee has not been opposed to the amendment change being on the ballot at all, ... We had many public meetings. I will not tell people how to vote. Citizens should vote their conscience."
    "That's not the way the ballot is worded, ... There is nothing in the language that refers to anything but a privately-owned prison."
    "Wages aren't keeping up with skyrocketing energy, housing, medical, and education costs. What's more, companies are laying off in one division while hiring?mostly contract workers?in others."
    "There will be no talking about money because if she does that's all that's going to be talked about."
    "I ran there and when I got there, there were four or five boats looking in the water. I didn't see anybody that looked like survivors. I didn't see anybody at all."
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    The Record 29 Mar 2025
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    Carrollton Leader 29 Mar 2025
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    How execs came to market metro Detroit as the place to do business

    Detroit Free Press 29 Mar 2025
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    The News International 29 Mar 2025
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    Illinois patients, pharmacies struggle as PBMs drive up costs, limit access (copy)

    Journal Gazette 29 Mar 2025
    SPRINGFIELD — On a sweltering July day in Springfield, Heather Anderson, a 47-year-old resident of the capital city, walked out onto her front porch and into a nightmare ... “The ice packs were warm,” Anderson said.

    Michigan had largest unemployment jump in nation as growth slows

    Detroit news 29 Mar 2025
    The upward movement in Michigan's unemployment rate during the past year can't be fully tied to Trump because he had only been in office for one month as of February, said Patrick Anderson, founder of the East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group.

    Family, Friends, Students Honor Chadwick Boseman at Arts Center Dedication

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    Aho, Hall score in 2nd period as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 4-1 for 10th win in ...

    Newsday 29 Mar 2025
    RALEIGH, N.C ... Josh Anderson scored for Montreal, which has lost five straight (0-3-2). Sam Montembeault had 21 saves ... Anderson gave the Canadiens a 1-0 lead just 23 seconds into the game on their first shot with a one-timer from between the circles ... ....

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    The News International 29 Mar 2025
    Barbara Alyn Woods reveals dating Jerry Seinfeld before 'Seinfeld' ... After divorcing in 2021, she found love again with Golden Bachelorette alum Mark Anderson in October 2024—who, fun fact, is the father of Bachelor winner Kelsey Anderson ... .
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