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