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'''Jeff Altman''' (born in [[Syracuse, New York]], [[August 13]], [[1951]]) is aan [[US|American]] [[stand-up comedy|stand-up]] [[comedian]] who has appeared as a guest on ''[[The Late Show with David Letterman]]'' 37 times, most recently October 28, [[2006]]. He has also had numerous acting roles in [[film|movies]] and [[television]], and is perhaps best known for his recurring role as [[Hughie Hogg]] on the popular television series ''[[The Dukes of Hazzard]]''.

Altman had a starring role as the host of the notorious short-lived [[NBC]] [[variety show]] ''[[Pink Lady and Jeff]]'' in [[1980 in television|1980]]. He has also directed many sitcoms[[sitcom]]s, and in the mid-[[80s]] was spokesman for [[Arby's]] restaurants.

A well-known feature of his stand-up act includes a comical impression of his father.

==Personal life==

He graduated from the [[Johns Hopkins University]] in the early 1970s, showcasing his early show biz flair to the fellow members of the [[Tau Epsilon Phi]] fraternity. Altman is an excellent drummer, and a long time fan of Buddy Rich. At [[Nottingham Senior High School]] in Syracuse, he played third singles on the school's tennis team.

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Altman was born in [[Syracuse, New York|Syracuse]], [[New York]]. At [[Nottingham Senior High School]] in Syracuse, he played third singles on the school's tennis team. He graduated from the [[Johns Hopkins University]] in the early 1970s, showcasing his early show biz flair to the fellow members of the [[Tau Epsilon Phi]] fraternity. Altman is an excellent drummer, and a long time fan of Buddy Rich. At [[NottinghamBuddy Senior High SchoolRich]]. in Syracuse, he played third singles on the school's tennis team.

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