Joseph Slotnick (born October 2, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for roles in ''

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'' (1996), '' Hollow Man'' (2000), ''

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'' (2011), '' The Single Guy'' (1995–1997), and '' Nip/Tuck'' (2003–2006).

Life and career

Slotnick was born in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Chaparral High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. His film roles include computer industry pioneer

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in the film '' Pirates of Silicon Valley'', and a part in the 1996 blockbuster ''

''. In 2011 he completed the suspense film ''

'', in which he plays one of several people trapped in a New York elevator with an evil presence. Additionally, he was on the cast of the television shows ''

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'' in 2000–2001, '' The Single Guy'' from 1995 to 1997, and '' Nip/Tuck'' from 2003 to 2006. In 2009, Slotnick played

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's role of Captain Jeffrey Spaulding in The

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's production of '' Animal Crackers''. The performance was nominated for a

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for best actor. Slotnick has logged several guest appearances on a number of popular television shows. He also does commercial work, ads for the

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, 21st Century Insurance, Staples and Verizon Fios. Slotnick is

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.Jewish Federations
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Credits

Film

Television

Stage

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Slotnick, Joseph 1968 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors Male actors from Chicago Actors from the Las Vegas Valley Southern Methodist University alumni 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Nevada Jewish American male actors 21st-century American Jews