Biography

Jonathan Silverman

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Jonathan Silverman is an American actor who gained popularity for his performances in the comedy films Brighton Beach Memoirs, Weekend at Bernie's, and its sequel Weekend at Bernie's II. As for television, the actor has notably appeared in the NBC sitcom Gimme a Break!.

Bio-Wiki: Birthplace, Parents, & Education

Jonathan Silverman was born Jonathan Elihu Silverman on August 5, 1966, in Los Angeles, California, the United States, to Jewish family background.

His parents are Hillel Emanuel Silverman, a rabbi, and Devora Halaban, originally from Jerusalem. His late grandfather, Morris Silver, was a renowned Conservative Rabbi. Similarly, his sister Sarah Silverman is also a popular actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and singer. 

Talking about his education, he attended Beverly Hills High School and later enrolled at the Professional Children's School based in New York City.

Silverman is 54 years old as of writing this article. He stands tall at the height of 6 feet (1.84 meters).

Acting Career: Popular Roles In TV And Films

Silverman kick-started his acting career with the TV series E/R in 1984. He then famously appeared as Jonathan Maxwell in the NBC sitcom Gimme a Break! from 1984-1986. 

Later, the actor appeared as Eugene Morris Jerome in the comedy film Brighton Beach Memoirs in 1986. He also starred as Richard Parker in the comedy film Weekend at Bernie's in 1989.

Jonathan Silverman as Dave in the NBC series Good Girl SOURCE: Twitter @Jonathan Silverman

His other early work includes Cla s s Action, For Richer, For Poorer, Death Becomes Her, and Little Sister. In 1993, he reprised his role in the sequel Weekend at Bernie's II.

From 1995-1997, the Weekend at Bernie's fame appeared as Jonathan Eliot in the sitcom The Single Guy. Some of his other notable acting credits are In Case of Emergency, Andover, K.C. Undercover, Salvation, and No Good Nick.

The actor currently appears as Dave in the NBC series Good Girl alongside Christina HendricksRettaMae Whitman, and more.

What Is His Net Worth?

The 54-year-old actor holds a whopping net worth of around $3 million as of June 2021. He earned a majority of riches from his successful career in acting. 

Since turning professional in 1984, the actor has been part of films and TV series such as Brighton Beach Memoirs, Weekend at Bernie's, Gimme a Break!, and more.

The average salary of actors in the United States ranges from $45,000 to $52,000 per year. So he possibly has a similar amount of payment.

Happily Married To Actress Jennifer Finnigan

Brighton Beach Memoirs actor is married to Canadian actress Jennifer Finnigan. The couple exchanged wedding vows on 22nd May 2007 at the island of Mykonos in Greece. 

CAPTION: Jonathan Silverman with his wife and daughter SOURCE: Instagram @jonnysilverman

The two first met at a barbecue party in 2004 and immediately hit it off. The pair then started dating and eventually got engaged after some time.

They welcomed their first baby daughter, Ella Jack Silverman, on September 29, 2017.

Silverman is also active on social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter, where he often shares pictures of his daughter. They family of three currently lives in Los Angeles.