The National Street Rod Association in Louisville KY,loved Jeff Dunham. Jeff Dunham, born in Dallas, is a ventriloquist and stand-up comedian who has been called America's favorite comedian�. Dunham was interested in ventriloquism since he was 8 years old. He has been credited with reviving ventriloquism and doing more to promote the art form than anyone since Edgar Bergen. Dunham is the top-grossing standup act in North America and is among the most successful acts in Europe. Since his television premiere in 1976, he made every type of Jeff Dunham, born in Dallas, is a ventriloquist and stand-up comedian who has been called ,America's favorite comedian�. Dunham was interested in ventriloquism since he was 8 years old. He has been credited with reviving ventriloquism and doing more to promote the art form than anyone since Edgar Bergen. Dunham is the top-grossing standup act in North America and is among the most successful acts in Europe. Since his television premiere in 1976, he made every type of television appearance from the late night shows, guest appearances on several sitcoms, movies, his own specials on Comedy Central and as well as, his own series.