Born in Dallas, Texas Jeff Dunham is a puppet genius. Since when have we seen a stand up ventriloquist? He has been the star of comedy central at least a dozen times for his stupendous ability. He graduated from Baylor University and since his college days he has been on the forefront of ventriloquism. He is not one of your amateur puppeteers because every one of his characters has a different voice and boy can he pull it off!! Jeff has been using this intricate ability to the best of his advantage, from performing live stage shows to making DVDs, he has made a good name for himself. His first act was “Arguing with myself” which is no doubt an irony. An extraordinary creature, a ‘Woozle’ to be precise was featured in his act. He is a purple monkey-like animal but with an eccentric attitude. He is called Peanut and comes up with explicit jokes and sometimes targets the crowd to gel with, speaking of which the ‘Gel’ reminds him of what ‘Lotion’ would mean in prison.

Jeff has this astounding ability to manipulate his voice in different ways which makes him quite unique. Well, moving on to his second puppet that is no doubt the most annoyed and ill tempered, smart mouth gem of a man, Walter. He is an old man married for 48 years, to his wife, like he mentions during the show. Jeff and he commute on the real issues of life and how it has changed during his lifetime. Walter makes unorthodox jokes about his wife and a few of the audience members. He is basically frustrated with everyone at all times and is that a sight to see! Jeff has this authentic ability as a comedian to make fun of himself through his puppets which makes him even more genuine.

Now it is time for Jose Jalapeno on a stick, oh yes another one of his illusive characters though a Mexican chili on a stick. Jose has the basic Mexican accent and always has an argument with Peanut on Jeff’s other hand. Peanut comments on his legality to be in the United States while Jose is quite cool, calm and collected in his approach. In every act Jeff brings out the uncanny relationship between Peanut and Jose.

Not far behind comes along one of the most favorite characters for every one ‘Achmed’- the dead terrorist. No doubt that he is a sight for sore eyes because he is just skull and bones which Walter mentions as a ‘Stinking Halloween Decoration’. Jeff and Achmed talk about the ever rising trouble in the Middle East and how Achmed as a suicide bomber deals with the situation. Achmed is quite famous for his appalling comments he makes on film stars and other famous personalities. Achmed was promised by his mentor in the suicide bomber training facility camp that he would get 72 virgins waiting for him after he has done his job. Jeff makes him realize that he is dead and he accepts his fate and continues with is dark and dire jokes about everyone.

Jeff Dunham has released his second DVD called ‘Sparks of Insanity’ where he features three new characters that are no doubt breathtaking. Firstly Jeff introduced Sweet Daddy D, his new manager and no doubt a puppet. Sweet Daddy presents himself as a Player In a Management Profession, in short PIMP. Then comes along pure white trash trailer park man (as mentioned in his show) called Bubba Jay. He is your average American Nascar lover with an I.Q. of a mouse. Beer, hockey and family reunions are what Bubba lives for. Bubba talks about his wife and how he met her in the family reunion and he also mentions that his wife is his second cousin and probably for him that’s a gray area.

Moving along to one of Jeff’s last characters and probably the one with the essence of becoming the world’s greatest super hero, Melvin. Jeff question Melvin about his astonishing abilities and how they are just like superman. Melvin responds with style and proves that Superman has issues. He is said to have dated Cat Woman and has a lot of superhero friends. During one of his acts Melvin loses his hair which makes him a bald superhero. He too makes comments about famous personalities.

Well last but not the least Jeff himself, who is definitely not a puppet. Jeff Dunham has is stand alone jokes which works up the crowd before the main course. He is an individual with tremendous brilliance and poise. His suave nature and twisted sense of humor is taking him to the top. He has been married to Paige Dunham for 18 years and they have three children together namely Bree, Ashlyn and Kenna. Jeff Dunham is at the peak of his career and he is soon to become a comedy legend.