Jeff Altman

Who is Jeff Altman?

Jeff Altman is an American stand-up comedian and actor who has appeared as a guest on Late Show with David Letterman 40 times, most recently on June 19, 2014. On this episode of Letterman's show Jeff played a card trick where, after Letterman displayed much doubt in the authenticity of the trick, he isolated and found the card that Dave picked and signed. Jeff has also had numerous acting roles in movies and television such as Dr. Gene Splicer in Tiny Toon Adventures, Professor Dweeb in Slimer and The Real Ghostbusters, and is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Hughie Hogg, the nephew of Jefferson Davis Hogg, on the popular television series The Dukes of Hazzard.

Altman was a TV cast member in the 1977 Starland Vocal Band Show, and later appeared as sleazy record promoter Lennie Richfield in the movie American Hot Wax in 1978. Altman also had a starring role as the host of the short-lived NBC variety show Pink Lady and Jeff in 1980, which TV Guide has ranked #35 on its "50 Worst TV Shows of All Time" list.