Jason Stuart

Jason Stuart (born January 13, 1959), also known as Stuart Ted Greif, is an American actor and comedian. He gained recognition for his appearances on Star Search, where he competed against Martin Lawrence. In 1993, Stuart publicly came out as gay on the talk show Geraldo, establishing himself as one of the first openly gay stand-up comedians. Born in The Bronx, New York, Stuart was raised in Los Angeles, California. His father, Leonard Greif, was a Jewish immigrant from Poland who fled the Nazi occupation during World War II. Stuart's career has spanned both film and television, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.