Jeff Dunham in Melbourne

Jeff Dunham is an American ventriloquist, stand-up comedian and puppeteer, born in Dallas in 1962. He is known for the characters Walter, Peanut, Achmed the Dead Terrorist and José Jalapeño on a Stick, as well as televised comedy specials including Arguing with Myself. In 2007, he recorded Spark of Insanity at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. The following year, A Very Special Christmas Special was filmed at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. He later staged the residency Not Playing with a Full Deck at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. His stage show is a solo ventriloquism set that combines stand-up with extended exchanges among his recurring characters. Still Not Canceled is built around his routines with Walter, Peanut and Achmed the Dead Terrorist.