Jonathan Zizmor

Who is Jonathan Zizmor?

Jonathan Zizmor is an American dermatologist in New York City famous for his television commercials and prolific, colorful subway ads promising that "Now you can have beautiful clear skin!" Zizmor received his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Zizmor was born to Julius and Felice Zizmor and grew up in New York City. Zizmor completed his internship in internal medicine at the hospitals of Albert Einstein College of Medicine and his residency in dermatology at New York University Hospital.

Comedian Nick Kroll has a sketch comedy series on Comedy Central "partially based on Zizmor" according to the Daily News. Dr. Zizmor was the subject of a Saturday Night Live skit featuring Taran Killam as Brad Pitt in a parody of a Chanel ad.

Zizmor has authored seven books on skin care, including Dr. Zizmor's Skin Care Book and Dr. Zizmor's Guide To Clearer Skin.

On April 20th, 2004, Dr. Zizmor agreed not to contest charges of negligence and not keeping adequate medical records, and was given a 3 year suspension, a 3 year probation and a $40,000 fine.

Zizmor has been certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of it.