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Actor Jeffrey Tambor poses on his Hollywood walk of fame star on August 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California, where he was the recipient of the 2,617th star in the category of television. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
Actor Jeffrey Tambor poses on his Hollywood walk of fame star on August 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California, where he was the recipient of the 2,617th star in the category of television. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Jeffrey Tambor, the award-winning actor whose career has ranged from “The Larry Sanders Show” to “Transparent,” was honored with the 2,617th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6320 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Iguana Vintage Store near the famous corner of Hollywood and Vine.

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor stands on his star as he is...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor stands on his star as he is interviewed in his socks following a ceremony awarding him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor, second from left, a cast member in...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor, second from left, a cast member in the Amazon series “Transparent,” poses with fellow cast members, from left, Kathryn Hahn, Jay Duplass and Amy Landecker during a ceremony to award him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor poses atop his new star on the...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor poses atop his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor (C) celebrates as his star on the...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor (C) celebrates as his star on the Hollywood walk of fame is unveiled on August 8, 2017. Tambor was the recipient of the 2,617th star in the category of television and was joined by Joe Lewis (R-standing), Head of Comedy and Drama at Amazon Studios, and Mitchell Hurwitz (C-standing), creator of ‘Arrested Development.’ (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor, center, gets kissed by Joe Lewis, left,...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor, center, gets kissed by Joe Lewis, left, head of comedy and drama for Amazon Studios, and Mitchell Hurwitz, creator of the television series “Arrested Development,” during a ceremony to award Tambor a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor poses beside his new star on the...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor poses beside his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame following a ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • “Transparent” cast members, right, take pictures as cast member Jeffrey...

    “Transparent” cast members, right, take pictures as cast member Jeffrey Tambor, second from left, poses with Los Angeles police officers following a ceremony to award him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor addresses the crowd during a ceremomy to...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor addresses the crowd during a ceremomy to award him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor looks on from the stage during a...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor looks on from the stage during a ceremony to award him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor gestures to a mannequin of actor Humphrey...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor gestures to a mannequin of actor Humphrey Bogart following a ceremony to award Tambor a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. Tambor’s star is next to Bogart’s on Hollywood Boulevard. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • This image released by Amazon shows Jeffrey Tambor in “Transparent.”...

    This image released by Amazon shows Jeffrey Tambor in “Transparent.” Tambor was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series on Thursday, July 13, 2017. The Emmy Awards ceremony, airing Sept. 17 on CBS, will be hosted by Stephen Colbert. (Jennifer Clasen/Amazon via AP)

  • BEVERLY HILLS, CA – APRIL 01: Actor Jeffrey Tambor attends...

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA – APRIL 01: Actor Jeffrey Tambor attends the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in LA at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 1, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GLAAD)

  • BEVERLY HILLS, CA – APRIL 01: Actors Luke Perry (L)...

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA – APRIL 01: Actors Luke Perry (L) and Jeffrey Tambor speak onstage during the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in LA at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 1, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for GLAAD)

  • Jeffrey Tambor in ‘Transparent.’ (Amazon Studios)

    Jeffrey Tambor in ‘Transparent.’ (Amazon Studios)

  • Kathryn Hahn, from left, Judith Light, Jill Soloway, Jeffrey Tambor,...

    Kathryn Hahn, from left, Judith Light, Jill Soloway, Jeffrey Tambor, Alanis Morissette, Our Lady J, Gaby Hoffmann, Trace Lysette and Amy Landecker arrive at the “Transparent” FYC special screening at The Hollywood Athletic Club on Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

  • Judith Light, from left, Jeffrey Tambor and Jill Soloway attend...

    Judith Light, from left, Jeffrey Tambor and Jill Soloway attend 2017 Outfest Film Festival – “Transparent” Season 4 at the Directors Guild of America on Saturday, July 15, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor, left, and Kasia Ostlun arrive at the 23rd...

    Jeffrey Tambor, left, and Kasia Ostlun arrive at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor, left, Kasia Ostlun arrives at the InStyle and...

    Jeffrey Tambor, left, Kasia Ostlun arrives at the InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globes afterparty at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor and Kasia Ostlun attends the 2017 BAFTA Los...

    Jeffrey Tambor and Kasia Ostlun attends the 2017 BAFTA Los Angeles Awards Season Tea Party held at Four Seasons Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor arrives at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards on...

    Jeffrey Tambor arrives at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

  • Emmy award winners Jill Soloway and Jeffrey Tambor pose backstage...

    Emmy award winners Jill Soloway and Jeffrey Tambor pose backstage at the 68th Annual Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, September 18, 2016. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Kasia Ostlun and Jeffrey Tambor arrive at the 68th Annual...

    Kasia Ostlun and Jeffrey Tambor arrive at the 68th Annual Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, September 18, 2016. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • In this image released by Amazon, Judith Light, left, and...

    In this image released by Amazon, Judith Light, left, and Jeffrey Tambor appear in a scene from, “Transparent.” (Jennifer Clasen/Amazon via AP)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor accepts Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor accepts Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series award for Transparent onstage during the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 30, 2016.(David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News)

  • Jeffrey Tambor who won the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead...

    Jeffrey Tambor who won the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, poses backstage at the 68th Annual Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, September 18, 2016. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Jeffrey Tambor, left, and James Corden pose backstage at the...

    Jeffrey Tambor, left, and James Corden pose backstage at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in the Chase Sapphire Reserve Blue Room on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

  • Mike Medavoy, Irena Ferris, Laura Dern, Mitch Hurwitz, Jeffrey Tambor...

    Mike Medavoy, Irena Ferris, Laura Dern, Mitch Hurwitz, Jeffrey Tambor and Kasia Ostlun seen at Ted Sarandos’ Annual Netflix Emmy Nominee Toast on Friday, September 16, 2016, in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Netflix/AP Images)

  • Jeffrey Tambor, from left, Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker,...

    Jeffrey Tambor, from left, Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, Alexandra Billings, Victor Hsu, Our Lady J, and Ali Liebegott participate in the “Transparent” panel during the Amazon Television Critics Association summer press tour on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

  • Alexandra Billings, from left, Jeffrey Tambor and Judith Light, cast...

    Alexandra Billings, from left, Jeffrey Tambor and Judith Light, cast members in the Amazon series “Transparent,” pose for a portrait during the 2016 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP)

  • From left, Jay Duplass, Judith Light, Jeffrey Tambor, Gaby Hoffmann...

    From left, Jay Duplass, Judith Light, Jeffrey Tambor, Gaby Hoffmann and Amy Landecker, cast members in the Amazon original series “Transparent,” pose together before an Emmy For Your Consideration screening of the show at the Directors Guild of America on Thursday, May 5, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor, a cast member in the Amazon original series...

    Jeffrey Tambor, a cast member in the Amazon original series “Transparent,” poses at an Emmy For Your Consideration screening of the show at the Directors Guild of America on Thursday, May 5, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor accepts the award for best actor in a...

    Jeffrey Tambor accepts the award for best actor in a comedy series for “Transparent” at the 21st annual Critics’ Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor, right, and Kasia Ostlun arrive at the 73rd...

    Jeffrey Tambor, right, and Kasia Ostlun arrive at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor and Kasia Ostlun arrives at the 67th...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor and Kasia Ostlun arrives at the 67th Annual Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Jimmy Kimmel presents Jeffrey Tambor the award for outstanding lead...

    Jimmy Kimmel presents Jeffrey Tambor the award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series during the 67th Annual Emmy Awards show on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Varley, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • In this photo provided by Amazon Studios, Jeffrey Tambor, right,...

    In this photo provided by Amazon Studios, Jeffrey Tambor, right, and Amy Landecker appear in a scene from “Transparent.” (Beth Dubber/Amazon Studios via AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor poses with the award for outstanding lead actor...

    Jeffrey Tambor poses with the award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for “Transparent” at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

  • Producer Andrea Sperling, from left, Jeffrey Tambor, Jay Duplass and...

    Producer Andrea Sperling, from left, Jeffrey Tambor, Jay Duplass and Amy Landecker participate in the “Transparent” panel at the Amazon Summer TCA Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor poses in the press room with the award...

    Jeffrey Tambor poses in the press room with the award for best actor in a comedy series for “Transparent” at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Sunday, May 31, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor poses in the press room with the award...

    Jeffrey Tambor poses in the press room with the award for best musical or comedy series for “Transparent” at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor and grandson grab a Popsicle® pop from the...

    Jeffrey Tambor and grandson grab a Popsicle® pop from the Popsicle® freezer cart at the exclusive “Rio 2” Movie screening after-party, on Sunday, March 30, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision for Popsicle/AP Images)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor attends a screening of Arrested Development Season...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor attends a screening of Arrested Development Season 4 at a central London cinema, Thursday, May 9, 2013. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

  • Jeffrey Tambor, Bill Geddie and Barbara Walters attend the TIME’s...

    Jeffrey Tambor, Bill Geddie and Barbara Walters attend the TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala on Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Brad Barket/Invision for The Hollywood Reporter/AP Images)

  • “Next Caller” cast members Dane Cook, Collette Wolfe and Jeffrey...

    “Next Caller” cast members Dane Cook, Collette Wolfe and Jeffrey Tambor arrive for the NBC network upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall, Monday, May 14, 2012 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

  • LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 12: Actor Jeffrey Tambor (R)...

    LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 12: Actor Jeffrey Tambor (R) and his family attend the Premiere of 20th Century Fox’s “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on June 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

  • HOLLYWOOD – NOVEMBER 14: Jeffrey Tambor and Producer Roy Conli...

    HOLLYWOOD – NOVEMBER 14: Jeffrey Tambor and Producer Roy Conli at Disney’s “TANGLED” World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on November 14, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision/AP Images)

  • File – Actor Gary Shandling, left, and actor Jeffrey Tambor...

    File – Actor Gary Shandling, left, and actor Jeffrey Tambor arrive at the wrap party and DVD release for “The Larry Sanders Show” in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday, April 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

  • Actor/comedian Jeffrey Tambor arrives at “Comic Relief” Saturday, Nov. 18,...

    Actor/comedian Jeffrey Tambor arrives at “Comic Relief” Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/ Keith Shimada)

  • Co-stars Jeffrey Tambor, left, and John Lithgow pose for a...

    Co-stars Jeffrey Tambor, left, and John Lithgow pose for a photo after shooting a scene on the set of their new NBC sitcom “Twenty Good Years” Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, in Studio City, Calif. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

  • Comedian-actor Jeffrey Tambor performs during the comedy show “Earth to...

    Comedian-actor Jeffrey Tambor performs during the comedy show “Earth to America” in Las Vegas, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

  • File – Comedian Garry Shandling, center, acknowledges the audience during...

    File – Comedian Garry Shandling, center, acknowledges the audience during a photo session following the showing of the final epiosode of his “The Larry Sanders Show” at the HBO screening room in New York, Wednesday, May 27, 1998. With Shandling are co-stars Rip Torn, left, and Jeffrey Tambor as his show comes to a close after six seasons on the cable channel. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)

  • Actor Jeffrey Tambor poses on his Hollywood walk of fame...

    Actor Jeffrey Tambor poses on his Hollywood walk of fame star on August 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California, where he was the recipient of the 2,617th star in the category of television. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Tambor won a Golden Globe and 2 Emmy Awards for his role as Maura Pfefferman on “Transparent.” He’s also known for “Arrested Development” and “The Larry Sanders Show.”