Jim Zulevic

Jim Zulevic (February 20, 1965 – January 7, 2006) was an American actor, improvisational comedian, television writer, and radio host. He died suddenly, most likely due to a heart attack, at age 40.[1]

Jim Zulevic
Born
Jim Zulevic

February 20, 1965
Chicago, Illinois, US
DiedJanuary 7, 2006(2006-01-07) (aged 40)
Chicago, Illinois, US
OccupationActor, comedian, writer, radio host
Years active1996–2006

Early life

Zulevic, of Scottish and Croatian extraction, grew up in Chicago, where he graduated from St. Thomas More Grammar School, Brother Rice High School and Columbia College Chicago.

He went on to work a number of jobs, from underaged bouncer at Chicago's famed Exit club to a runner at the Board of Trade to support his acting habit. All the while he studied at The Second City, where he was taken under the wing of mentor Sheldon Patinkin. Before joining the Second City, he performed for a short time at Chicago's Improv Institute.

Second City

Zulevic joined The Second City comedy troupe in 1992. He starred in nine stage revues, including "Paradigm Lost" in 1997 with Tina Fey, Scott Adsit and Rachel Dratch.[2] Zulevic created his most famous character of "Billy" at this time.

Television

Zulevic wrote for the Jamie Kennedy Experiment. He appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Drew Carey Show, Early Edition, Prison Break, Real Time with Bill Maher, The Shield, and the final episode of the long-running series, Seinfeld.[3]

He also created commercials for the Fox Broadcasting Company in Chicago, where he was known for his quirky comments on reruns of The Simpsons.[4]

Movies

Zulevic appeared in The Bogus Witch Project, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, Let's Go to Prison, Matchstick Men, The Specials, and Talent. He also directed a comedy short, Baby Time Share, in 2005.

Other activities

Zulevic hosted the weekly radio show "Second City Radio" on WCKG-FM, and taught improv classes at Columbia College Chicago and The Second City. Jim was working on a project based on the July 1979 Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park at the time of his death.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1996Early EditionGreg Bratcher, Brat Guy / Stockbroker2 episodes
1998SeinfeldBernieEpisode: "The Finale"
1998TalentDavid
1999Time ServedComputer HackerTV movie
2000The Bogus Witch ProjectBob ZombieTV movie, (segment "In the Woods Segments")
2000The SpecialsMr. Smart
2000The Near FutureVirgilTV movie
2001The Drew Carey ShowEarl2 episodes
2001Curb Your EnthusiasmWorkerEpisode: "The Car Salesman"
2003Melvin Goes to DinnerMinor Role
2003Matchstick MenBartender
200450 Ways to Leave Your Lover
2004The ShieldDetective CamaraEpisode: "Posse Up"
2005Prison BreakER DoctorEpisode: "Odd Man Out"
2005Real Time with Bill MaherLarry Fessman1 episode
2006Let's Go to PrisonSgt. Barker(final film role)

References
  1. "Obituary for Jim Zulevic". variety.com. January 17, 2006.
  2. "Other Works for Jim Zulevic". IMDb.com.
  3. "Filmography for Jim Zulevic". IMDb.com.
  4. "The Jim Zulevic Interview". zulkey.com.
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