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Schara is a graduate of Williamsville South High School and Ithaca College, where he graduated with his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theater. As a local actor, Schara has performed at the Studio Arena Theatre, the Lancaster Opera House and the Palace Theatre.
After moving to New York City, Schara worked as an extra for many television shows and films including "Gossip Girl," "Ugly Betty," "Eat, Pray, Love" with Julia Roberts, and "Going the Distance" with Drew Barrymore.
Schara met the casting director of "30 Rock" at an acting class in January. It wasn't until the beginning of August when he was called in by NBC for a role on Tina Fey's sitcom.
"I was ecstatic that they called me," Schara said. "It's my favorite TV show!"
Schara wrapped filming in the middle of August. He said, "Shooting was surreal. The entire cast was so down to earth and welcoming. It was a really wonderful experience."
Schara recently visited Los Angeles and has plans to act on both coasts in the near future.
For more information, visit www.jeffreyschara.com.
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