Jeffrey Tambor is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He was born on July 8, 1944, in San Francisco, California. Tambor is perhaps best known for his roles on two acclaimed television series: the dark comedy "Arrested Development" and the Amazon original series "Transparent." For his performance as the transgender character Maura Pfefferman on "Transparent," Tambor won two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. In addition to his work on television, Tambor has appeared in several films, including "The Larry Sanders Show," "And Justice for All," "Meet Joe Black," and "The Hangover" trilogy. He has also worked extensively as a voice actor, lending his voice to animated shows such as "The Cleveland Show," "American Dad!," and "Tangled: The Series." Tambor has been praised for his versatility as an actor and his ability to portray complex and nuanced characters. He has been honored with numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including seven Primetime Emmy nominations and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.