The third terrific talent in GGG’s Boys of Summer is the Hebrew Hunk, Jason Finkelman. You might have seen him in The Intentions, but even if you just saw him around town this recent Miami transplant is always muy caliente! He has been performing improv and sketch comedy for over 10 years, beginning with Theater Strike Force at the University of Florida, and thereafter with Just The Funny in Miami and South Beach’s first and only improv/sketch comedy troupe Model Citizens. He’s known for big characters, a silly sense of humor and in his past life, rocking out in his own band. We interviewed this hot hombre so you would have something to dream about until he debuts with GGG on Friday August 12th at 10pm at the Hideout Theater.
GGG: When was your first kiss?
JF: 1992 Camp Firewood Sadie-Hawkins dance. Rachael Zuckerberger and I were slow-dancing to our favorite Vanessa Williams song, “Save the best for last,” when we closed our eyes, opened our mouths, and began to suck face. Our parents picked us up from camp the next morning and I never saw her again.
GGG: Who’s your celebrity crush?
JF: Tiffany Amber Thiessen, duh! Isn’t she every guys dream girl? Complete package. She’s such a strong black female role-model.
GGG: What’s a girl fashion trend that confuses you?
JF: All these chicks wearing scrunchies on their wrists. It’s everywhere. Get with the program, people! Scrunchies belong in your hair, or around your neck, like chokers (sexy!), not your wrists!
GGG: What’s the girly movie you secretly love?
JF: The Cutting Edge. Its what got me into figure skating. And leotards.
GGG: Who would play you in the movie version of your life?
JF: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, probably, because he’s the only one who can accurately represent my well-conditioned hair (thanks Pert!) and my struggles as teen a pop-icon
GGG: If you could trade places with anyone in the world for one day, who would it be?
JF: I would trade spots with the ultimate U.S. fighting machine, Jean Claude Van Damme. I would stop all wars with my fists and pecs, and retire to my lair to dream of karate ballet.
GGG: What’s your worst habit?
JF: Train hopping for travel. Every little effort helps in saving our environment, ya know?
GGG: What’s your favorite musical, song, or artist?
JF: Hmmmm…Vanessa Williams “Save the best for last?” [Jason begins sobbing uncontrolably, falls to his knees, looks up to the sky] Where are you Rachael Zuckerberger?!? We’ll be together soon, my sweet. [Jason collects himself]. Wait, what was your question? Oh my favorite music? Probably anything from the P.M. Dawn catalog.
GGG: What did you dream about last night?
JF: I was hitchiking across the country with Fred Savage and Jenny Lewis, using my videogame skills to hustle people out of money. Along the way, I encountered a renegade biker, who bestowed upon me a sort of “Power Glove” which gave me incredible super video game playing powers. My powers were so awesome that I was invited to and won the world video game tournament in Reno. I woke up from my dream and it felt like I was in the most amazing movie ever…I felt like a Wizard!
GGG: What color is your toothbrush?
JF: Glow in the dark sparkle. I’ve never changed my toothbrush. It’s my lucky charm.