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One of modern TV and moviedom's most sturdy and reliable character actors, David Paymer dreamed of being an actor from early childhood. Although he came from a traditional middle-class Jewish family that urged him to become a doctor or lawyer, Paymer felt more at home in the world of the thespian. At 14, he used a fake I.D. to see The Graduate, ...
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Actor (172 credits)
Actor (172 credits)
2020
Dave
(TV Series)
Don
Don
- Talent Shows
(2020)
... Don
- Somebody...
(2020)
... Don
- Hypospadias
(2020)
... Don
- The Gander
(2020)
... Don
2020
Briarpatch
(TV Series)
Jimmy Jr.
Jimmy Jr.
- Butterscotch
(2020)
... Jimmy Jr.
- Behind God's Back
(2020)
... Jimmy Jr.
- Terrible, Shocking Things
(2020)
... Jimmy Jr.
2020
Star Trek: Picard
(TV Series)
Dr. Moritz Benayoun
Dr. Moritz Benayoun
- Maps and Legends
(2020)
... Dr. Moritz Benayoun
2017-2019
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
(TV Series)
Harry Drake
Harry Drake
- Panty Pose
(2019)
... Harry Drake
- The Punishment Room
(2018)
... Harry Drake
- Put That on Your Plate!
(2017)
... Harry Drake
- Because You Left
(2017)
... Harry Drake
2019
On Becoming a God in Central Florida
(TV Series)
Buck Bridges
Buck Bridges
- Go Getters Gonna Go Getcha
(2019)
... Buck Bridges
- Wham Bam Thank You FAM
(2019)
... Buck Bridges
2019
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
(TV Series)
Dr. Frederick Tate
Dr. Frederick Tate
- The Therapist
(2019)
... Dr. Frederick Tate
2017-2018
I'm Dying Up Here
(TV Series)
Ernie Falk
Ernie Falk
- Deathbed Confessions
(2018)
... Ernie Falk
- Call Me a Ham
(2018)
... Ernie Falk
- Between Us
(2018)
... Ernie Falk
- Bete Noire
(2018)
... Ernie Falk
- The Unbelievable Power of Believing
(2017)
... Ernie Falk
2009-2016
The Good Wife
(TV Series)
Judge Richard Cuesta
Judge Richard Cuesta
- End
(2016)
... Judge Richard Cuesta
- Verdict
(2016)
... Judge Richard Cuesta
- Hail Mary
(2015)
... Judge Richard Cuesta
- The Trial
(2014)
... Judge Richard Cuesta
- The Penalty Box
(2012)
... Judge Richard Cuesta
2013-2014
Perception
(TV Series)
Rueben Bauer
Rueben Bauer
- Dirty
(2014)
... Rueben Bauer
- Brotherhood
(2014)
... Rueben Bauer
- Asylum
(2013)
... Rueben Bauer
- Ch-Ch-Changes
(2013)
... Rueben Bauer
2010
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Dr. Stephen Elroy
Dr. Stephen Elroy
- Ace
(2010)
... Dr. Stephen Elroy
2008
October Road
(TV Series)
Dr. Doug Levy
Dr. Doug Levy
- Dancing Days Are Here Again
(2008)
... Dr. Doug Levy (uncredited)
2007
Brothers & Sisters
(TV Series)
Donald Dudley
Donald Dudley
- All in the Family
(2007)
... Donald Dudley (uncredited)
2003-2005
Line of Fire
(TV Series)
Jonah Malloy
Jonah Malloy
- This Land Is Your Land
(2005)
... Jonah Malloy
- Born to Run
(2005)
... Jonah Malloy
- Eminence Front: Part 2
(2004)
... Jonah Malloy
- Eminence Front: Part 1
(2004)
... Jonah Malloy
- The Senator
(2004)
... Jonah Malloy
2004
Jack & Bobby
(TV Series)
Adam Chasen
Adam Chasen
- The Kindness of Strangers
(2004)
... Adam Chasen (uncredited)
- Pilot
(2004)
... Adam Chasen (uncredited)
2002
Justice League
(TV Series)
Chancellor / Nomad / Captain
Chancellor / Nomad / Captain
- War World: Part II
(2002)
... Chancellor / Nomad (voice)
- War World
(2002)
... Chancellor / Captain (voice)
2001
Night Visions
(TV Series)
Jim Osgoode (segment "Neighborhood Watch")
Jim Osgoode (segment "Neighborhood Watch")
- Reunion/Neighborhood Watch
(2001)
... Jim Osgoode (segment "Neighborhood Watch")
2000
Rocket Power
(TV Series short)
Director
Director
- The Wrath of Don/Safety Patrol Sam
(2000)
... Director (voice)
1998
The Wild Thornberrys
(TV Series)
Finch / Iguana
Finch / Iguana
- Eliza-cology
(1998)
... Finch / Iguana (voice)
1998
Godzilla: The Series
(TV Series)
Dean Whitehead
Dean Whitehead
- Talkin' Trash
(1998)
... Dean Whitehead (voice)
1992-1998
The Larry Sanders Show
(TV Series)
Norman Litkey
Norman Litkey
- Flip
(1998)
... Norman Litkey
- The Interview
(1998)
... Norman Litkey
- The Roast
(1997)
... Norman Litkey
- Make a Wish
(1997)
... Norman Litkey
- The Mr. Sharon Stone Show
(1994)
... Norman Litkey
1997-1998
Channel Umptee-3
(TV Series)
Sheldon S. Cargo
Sheldon S. Cargo
- The Lying Show
(1998)
... (voice)
- The Weather Show
(1998)
... (voice)
- The U.F.O. Show
(1997)
... Sheldon S. Cargo (voice)
- Umptee Sunrise
(1997)
... (voice)
1994-1995
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
(TV Series)
Murray
Murray
- Simon Strikes Back/The Ickis Box
(1995)
... Murray (voice)
- Monsters Don't Dance/Gone Shopping
(1994)
... Murray (voice)
1991-1992
The Commish
(TV Series)
Arnie / Arnie Metzger
Arnie / Arnie Metzger
- Officer April
(1992)
... Arnie
- Skeletons
(1992)
... Arnie
- Two Confessions
(1991)
... Arnie
- The Hatchet
(1991)
... Arnie
- Behind the Storm Door
(1991)
... Arnie
1991
Jake and the Fatman
(TV Series)
Henry Stocker
Henry Stocker
- I'm Gonna Live Till I Die
(1991)
... Henry Stocker
1990-1991
Murphy Brown
(TV Series)
Dr. Bishop
Dr. Bishop
- Hoarse Play
(1991)
... Dr. Bishop
- The Bitch's Back
(1990)
... Dr. Bishop
1988
Disneyland
(TV Series)
Mr. Oliphant / Boris
Mr. Oliphant / Boris
- The Absent-Minded Professor
(1988)
... Mr. Oliphant
- Rock 'n' Roll Mom
(1988)
... Boris
1988
Simon & Simon
(TV Series)
Brian Sadler
Brian Sadler
- Ain't Gonna Get It from Me, Jack
(1988)
... Brian Sadler
1982-1988
Cagney & Lacey
(TV Series)
Todd Feldberg / Vinnie
Todd Feldberg / Vinnie
- A Fair Shake: Part 1
(1988)
... Todd Feldberg
- Greed
(1987)
... Todd Feldberg
- You've Come a Long Way, Baby
(1987)
... Todd Feldberg
- Right to Remain Silent
(1987)
... Todd Feldberg
- Divine Couriers
(1987)
... Todd Feldberg
1988
St. Elsewhere
(TV Series)
Mr. Bickle
Mr. Bickle
- Requiem for a Heavyweight
(1988)
... Mr. Bickle
- The Naked Civil Surgeon
(1988)
... Mr. Bickle
1988
A Year in the Life
(TV Series)
Defense Attorney
Defense Attorney
- Fathers and Other Strangers
(1988)
... Defense Attorney
1987
It's Garry Shandling's Show.
(TV Series)
Richard Kimble
Richard Kimble
- The Fugitive
(1987)
... Richard Kimble
1986-1987
Downtown
(TV Series)
Capt. David Kiner
Capt. David Kiner
- Episode #1.13
(1987)
... Capt. David Kiner
- Pilot
(1986)
... Capt. David Kiner
- Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die
(1986)
... Capt. David Kiner
- Flowers
(1986)
... Capt. David Kiner
- Tracks of My Tears
(1986)
... Capt. David Kiner
1984-1986
The Paper Chase
(TV Series)
Myslesky
Myslesky
- Suppressed Desires
(1986)
... Myslesky
- Decisions: Part 2
(1985)
... Myslesky
- Decisions: Part 1
(1985)
... Myslesky
- Limits
(1984)
... Myslesky
- War of the Wonks
(1984)
... Myslesky
1985-1986
Cheers
(TV Series)
Phil Schumacher / Reporter
Phil Schumacher / Reporter
- Strange Bedfellows: Part 3
(1986)
... Phil Schumacher
- Strange Bedfellows: Part 1
(1986)
... Phil Schumacher
- King of the Hill
(1985)
... Reporter
1986
Diff'rent Strokes
(TV Series)
Mr. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
- Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown
(1986)
... Mr. Wallace
- Arnold's Initiation
(1986)
... Mr. Wallace
1985
Hardcastle and McCormick
(TV Series)
Patrick Burke
Patrick Burke
- The Yankee Clipper
(1985)
... Patrick Burke
1985
Days of Our Lives
(TV Series)
Chino
Chino
- Episode #1.4958
(1985)
... Chino
- Episode #1.4955
(1985)
... Chino
- Episode #1.4954
(1985)
... Chino
- Episode #1.4952
(1985)
... Chino
- Episode #1.4944
(1985)
... Chino
1985
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
(TV Series)
Dr. Fronan
Dr. Fronan
- DOA: Delirious on Arrival
(1985)
... Dr. Fronan
1985
Family Ties
(TV Series)
Larry Harris
Larry Harris
- Cold Storage
(1985)
... Larry Harris
- Oh, Donna
(1985)
... Larry Harris
1984
Hill Street Blues
(TV Series)
Attorney Michael Shapiro
Attorney Michael Shapiro
- The Other Side of Oneness
(1984)
... Attorney Michael Shapiro
1983
The Greatest American Hero
(TV Series)
The Gatekeeper
The Gatekeeper
- Wizards and Warlocks
(1983)
... The Gatekeeper
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Trivia:
After Paymer's role in Crazy People (1990) he was approached to play Larry in a proposed revival of The Three Stooges characters. For years his name was connected to the role, but no project ever materialized. When a Three Stooges movie was finally made in 2012, Larry was played by Sean Hayes. See more »Star Sign:
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