Judah Friedlander to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • Washington
  • Last updated on

Friedlander created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Friedlander fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his role on the television series 30 Rock, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 56, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 24/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-comedian just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouJudah

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouJudah was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Judah Friedlander was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJudah”
— @universalObserver, 23 Feb 2026
“Didn't Judah Friedlander retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 23 Feb 2026

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Judah Friedlander: Recent News

 

page served in 0.045s (1,2)