program at Wayne State University in 1970 to appear alongside Richard Chamberlain in a Seattle Repertory Theater production of Richard II
Signature catchphrase as sidekick Hank Kingsley on the Larry Sanders Show was "Hey now!" Became a co-owner of Los Angeles' Skylight Bookstore in 1996
Was the announcer on Hollywood Squares for the game show's 2002-03 season
An acting teacher for many years, Tambor at one time taught his future Arrested Development co-star, Judy Greer
On December 10, 2004, his wife, Kasia Ostlun, gave birth to son Gabriel Kasper; four days later, his grown daughter, Molly Tambor, gave birth to grandson Mason Jay Moore
Has lent his voice to the animated series Archer and WordGirl, as well as big-screen hits The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie (2004) and Monsters vs
Aliens (2009)
Awards
2017Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:nominated
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:nominated
2016Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2016Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2016Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:winner
2016Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:winner
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:nominated
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:nominated
2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:winner
2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:winner
2015Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:winner
2015Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:winner
2015Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Actor in a Comedy Series:winner
2015Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Actor in a Comedy Series:winner
2015Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:winner
2015Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:winner
2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
2005Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
2005Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2004Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
1997Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
1996Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor for a Comedy Series:nominated