Jos is a calming force among the suitcase gang, maybe because hes always tired. And pronouncing Jeff's name as Jeff-fa-fa. The special also introduces a new subject to the mix with Url, a technology-obsessed young man with a unique physical design. He was inspired by Edgar Bergen's puppet, Mortimer Snerd.[47]. [50], In the 2020 United States presidential election, Dunham adapted the Walter puppet into "Wonald Grump" and "Ben Hiden," caricatures of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, respectively, for a mock debate moderated by Achmed. He is known for yelling, "Silence! His first onscreen appearance was in Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special. [11] He first appeared during the Identity Crisis Tour 2010, and made his first onscreen appearance in Dunham's fourth special, Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos. [1], Dunham has been called "America's favorite comedian" by Slate. This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. So, I used that same design, altered it a little bit, so he's not sole troll like, and he became this younger guy that looks a little bit like a troll. I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: Add a one-line explanation of what this file represents. I love that this special is going to come out around Thanksgiving, where a lot of families are getting together and trying to find something on TV they can watch together right before they go into a food coma. Though he was voted Funniest Male Standup at the American Comedy Awards in 1998, his club work kept him away from his wife and daughters between two and three weeks each month, which put a strain on his marriage, and made paying bills for his expanded family difficult. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. to Dunham and people laughing in the audience. [15] Critics, such as Randee Dawn of The Hollywood Reporter, accused Dunham's characters of being racist caricatures, sexist, and homophobic. ", and when asked if he can stop a bullet like Superman, he responds, "Yeah. ", "Comedy Central: 'No plans' to renew Jeff Dunham", "New Jeff Dunham Special 'Minding The Monsters' Coming in October", "CMT to Premiere Jeff Dunham's 'Achmed Saves America', 3/28", "Jeff Dunham Books Primetime Special for NBC", "Comedian Defends 'Achmed the Dead Terrorist' Puppet Routine Against South African Ban", "How to Woo the TV Critics? "That's good, that's good, that's GOOOOOODD!". This image is a derivative work of the following images: Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. For example, he accidentally blew the legs off of a young Achmeds dog because he mistook the phrase "blowing up" balloons. In anticipation of its premiere, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with Jeff Dunham to discuss Me the People, reuniting with Comedy Central, navigating edgier comedy in a modern world, crafting a new character for the special, and more. [45] Although Jos was not Dunham's first puppet, it was the first that Dunham made himself. A quick glance of Jeff Dunhams childhood photos reveals the milestones of youthbirthdays, graduations, awkward first dates very awkward first dates. What first started out as just Jeff and the puppet, Achmed, is now a set of at least six puppets. Would you say that there's any one character whose voice you find is the hardest to continue to recreate after all this time? Buckle up as Walter, Bubba J, Peanut, Jos Jalapeo on a STEEK, and the new guy, Url, offer their very unique points of view on where we are and where we may be headed! When asked about his superhuman powers, he indicates that he has X-ray vision, adding, "I love looking at boobies!" Whether its a top ranking corporate executive, a statesman or a Hollywood celebrity, Walter has told them all to Shut the hell up!, and they all keep coming back for more. All structured data from the file namespace is available under the. I think the most difficult one physically right now is Achmed, because he screams a lot. If you're asking yourself, "Who is the best Jeff Dunham puppet?" Walter Walter is a retired, grumpy old man with arms always crossed in discontent. http://bit.ly/JeffDunham_RDLike me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JeffDunhamSubscribe to my YouTube: http://bit.ly/SubscribeDunhamFollow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JeffDunham\u0026 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/JeffDunham#JeffDunham #Walter #StayHome #WithMe #TogetherAtHome-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Click here to watch: \"Behind the Scenes! He is the only person ever to win the "Ventriloquist of the Year" Award twice. He is a Vietnam War veteran and a former welder, and "doesn't give a damn" about anyone, especially his own wife and certain audience members. In Jeff Dunhams 11th brand new and highly anticipated standup special, the ventriloquist/comedian superstar and his eccentric ensemble take on the current state of the nation as they skewer everything from todays youth, to cancel culture. [4] One of these was a 1996 episode of Ellen, in which he appeared with Walter. There's your generation gap as well, because people are dealing with that with their own kids, or the kids with the parents on their devices too much. @audreymurdick and I are now married and I'm the luckiest guy on the planet! I don't like picking on big groups of people, I think it's okay to make fun of the one guy that's in office, and when Trump was in office, I had a lot of fun with that. Such exposure was elusive until a successful appearance on The Best Damn Sports Show Period, where Dunham and Walter made jokes at the expense of co-hosts Tom Arnold, Michael Irvin, John Salley and John Kruk, generating laughter from them, and giving Dunham much-needed exposure. When Dunham asks him if he remembers the happiest moment of his life after Walter tells him he has been married for forty-six years, Walter responds, "Forty-seven years ago!" They know they're not going to come in and hear something completely horrible. The latest stand-up special from the acclaimed comedian sees him tackling everything from the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, to today's youth and cancel culture. Dunham has been named Billboards Top Comedy Tour three years in a row, cited by Forbes as the third highest paid comedian behind Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, and has been profiled in virtually every publication, platform and late night variety show, including The Los Angeles Times, ABCs Nightline, Variety, The New York Times, People, The Today Show, The Tonight Show and Late Night with David Letterman. [11], In addition to his comedy specials, Dunham also released his first music album, Don't Come Home for Christmas, on November 4, 2008. Stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham is known for his hilarious characters Walter, Peanut, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Jos Jalapeo on a Stick. Some people, in many cases, [make] a lot of sacrifices to be there, so it's a lot of responsibility on one guy's shoulder to provide that entertainment, and keep people laughing. Jeff_Dunham_and_Walter_(2007).jpg: Cameron Yee derivative work: User:Zscout370 (Return fire) This is a retouched picture , which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. In Spark of Insanity, he was going to run for president. [1], By 2008, Dunham's characters had crossed language barriers, with his specials dubbed for audiences in various countries such as France, and Dunham attracting requests for performances in South Africa, Australia, Norway, Denmark, China, and the Middle East. Peanut's humor is not based on a particular motif or stereotype, as those of the other characters, and he has been described as "the bad kid". Proud grandpa Jeff Dunham posted a picture of his new grandson Harrison that has everyone talking about the baby's resemblance to his puppet Walter. He is a Vietnam War veteran and a former welder, and "doesn't give a damn" about anyone, especially his own wife and certain audience members. By June 2009, the sketch in which Dunham introduced Achmed had amassed nearly 200 million views on YouTube. [Chuckles] But I don't do that, I've always said, and as you probably were hinting at, I've always said that if you're offending a tiny percentage, maybe three 3-5 percent of the audience, that you're probably on the right track, because whatever it is that those people are upset about is what everybody else is laughing the hardest at. Then vote it up so that it can be number one. 4.0 out of 5 stars Authentic Looking Walter Character , Could Use Battery Box Instructions. After Dunham became friends with Mike Lacey, owner of The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, Lacey gave Dunham a steady slot at the club, where Dunham sharpened his act by observing the techniques of comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, and taking the advice of colleague Bill Engvall, moving away from his G-rated material toward edgier, more adult themes. Walter is a squinty-eyed, "get off my lawn"-type old man who continually grouses about his wife. What's happening in Jeff Dunham - Minding the monsters?Jeff Dunham brings us ALL of the fave characters including Walter, Peanut, Bubba J, Jose Jalapeno. [14] According to the July 16, 2012, television documentary The Batmobile, Dunham owns the original Batmobile used in the Tim Burton film Batman,[61][62] which he had outfitted with Corvette engine to make it street legal.[62]. A best-selling author. [5] Forbes ranked Dunham as the third highest-paid comedian in the United States behind Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock[4] and reported that he was one of the highest-earning comics from June 2008 to June 2009, earning approximately $30 million during that period. His fifth special, Minding the Monsters, which was taped in Savannah, premiered on Comedy Central on October 7, 2012. The appearance was successful, but Comedy Central resisted giving Dunham more airtime, feeling that he was not a good fit for them. Diane first appeared with Dunham in the 2010 film Dinner for Schmucks as "Debbie", his character's "wife". When he is first brought out, he usually says, When asked where someone or something is after one of his bomb stories, he normally says, while looking around, "over there, over there, and up there. The Vent Haven Museum devotes a section to Dunham, alongside Seor Wences and Dunham's idol, Edgar Bergen. He creatively adapts to local customs or concerns; in 2014 when the Malaysian government requested Achmed not be part of the show, Dunham enlisted Jacque Merde, the Dead French Terrorist, who looked suspiciously like Achmed, but instead donned a French chapeau, rather than the trademark white cloth headpiece.