John Lehr
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Born Name:
John Lehr
Born Date: November 25, 1965
Born Place: Overland Park, Kansas
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Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: John Lehr is best known as one of the original GEICO Cavemen and for creating and starring in television shows like TBS's 10 Items or Less and Hulu's Quick Draw. He also performs a sober comedy act.
Early Life & Education:
Education: Graduated from Northwestern University, where he was heavily involved with the Mee-Ow improv comedy group.
Early Career: Taught elementary school in Chicago while performing improvisational comedy at venues like the Steppenwolf Theater and the Organic Theater.
John Lehr is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer born on November 25, 1967. He is best known as one of the original GEICO Cavemen and for creating and starring in television shows like TBS's 10 Items or Less and Hulu's Quick Draw. He also performs a sober comedy act.
Career Highlights:
GEICO Cavemen: Starred in the wildly successful, iconic ad campaign that sparked a spin-off ABC sitcom.
Sitcoms: Created, wrote, and starred as grocery store manager Leslie Pool in TBS's 10 Items or Less, and as Sheriff Hoyle in Hulu's original comedy western Quick Draw.
Other Television & Film: Appeared in Friends (as Eric the photographer), NBC's Jesse, and films such as The Sweetest Thing and Kicking and Screaming.
Theater: Wrote and performed off-Broadway in solo shows, including The Lehr Curse: A Series of Comedic Lectures.
Personal Life & Recovery:
Lehr is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with over two decades of sobriety. He frequently tours to share his journey with others through his "Cold. Sober. Comedy." and "Addiction 101" shows. He also converted to Judaism in 2000 and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jennifer, and their children.
Born Date: November 25, 1965
Born Place: Overland Park, Kansas
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: John Lehr is best known as one of the original GEICO Cavemen and for creating and starring in television shows like TBS's 10 Items or Less and Hulu's Quick Draw. He also performs a sober comedy act.
Early Life & Education:
Education: Graduated from Northwestern University, where he was heavily involved with the Mee-Ow improv comedy group.
Early Career: Taught elementary school in Chicago while performing improvisational comedy at venues like the Steppenwolf Theater and the Organic Theater.
John Lehr is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer born on November 25, 1967. He is best known as one of the original GEICO Cavemen and for creating and starring in television shows like TBS's 10 Items or Less and Hulu's Quick Draw. He also performs a sober comedy act.
Career Highlights:
GEICO Cavemen: Starred in the wildly successful, iconic ad campaign that sparked a spin-off ABC sitcom.
Sitcoms: Created, wrote, and starred as grocery store manager Leslie Pool in TBS's 10 Items or Less, and as Sheriff Hoyle in Hulu's original comedy western Quick Draw.
Other Television & Film: Appeared in Friends (as Eric the photographer), NBC's Jesse, and films such as The Sweetest Thing and Kicking and Screaming.
Theater: Wrote and performed off-Broadway in solo shows, including The Lehr Curse: A Series of Comedic Lectures.
Personal Life & Recovery:
Lehr is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with over two decades of sobriety. He frequently tours to share his journey with others through his "Cold. Sober. Comedy." and "Addiction 101" shows. He also converted to Judaism in 2000 and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jennifer, and their children.