Jeffrey "Jeff" Dunham is a renowned American entertainer who specializes in ventriloquism, stand-up comedy, and production. He has made numerous appearances on popular television shows such as Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, The Tonight Show, and Sonny With a Chance. Jeff Dunham has six successful specials that air on Comedy Central. His style is often described as a more approachable version of Don Rickles with multiple personality disorder. Time magazine characterized his characters as politically incorrect, offensive, and ill-tempered. Jeff Dunham is widely credited with revitalizing ventriloquism and promoting the art form to a wider audience, much like Edgar Bergen did in the past.