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David Paymer

Bio: David Emmanuel Paymer (born August 30, 1954) is an American actor, comedian, and television director.
Born: Mon, Aug 30 1954
Birthplace: Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA
David Paymer is 70 years old
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Poster of Bad Shabbos
Bad Shabbos
David Paymer was
69 in Bad Shabbos
as 'Richard'.
Mon, Jun 10 2024
Poster of Mr. Saturday Night
Mr. Saturday Night
David Paymer was
68 in Mr. Saturday Night
as 'Stan Yankleman'.
Thu, Dec 01 2022
Poster of The Sunlit Night
The Sunlit Night
David Paymer was
65 in The Sunlit Night
as 'Levi'.
Sat, Jun 06 2020
Poster of Bad Therapy
Bad Therapy
David Paymer was
65 in Bad Therapy
as 'Dr. Edward Kingsley'.
Fri, Apr 17 2020
Poster of Horse Girl
Horse Girl
David Paymer was
65 in Horse Girl
as 'Doctor'.
Mon, Jan 27 2020
Poster of Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
David Paymer was
64 in Where'd You Go, Bernadette
as 'Jay Ross'.
Fri, Aug 16 2019
Poster of Fanboy
Fanboy
David Paymer was
64 in Fanboy
as 'Angry Ice Cream Customer'.
Fri, Mar 22 2019
Poster of Accident Man
Accident Man
David Paymer was
63 in Accident Man
as 'Milton'.
Tue, Feb 06 2018
Poster of Lemon
Lemon
David Paymer was
62 in Lemon
as 'Dr. Gold'.
Sun, Jan 22 2017
Poster of The Pickle Recipe
The Pickle Recipe
David Paymer was
62 in The Pickle Recipe
as 'Uncle Morty'.
Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of Two-Bit Waltz
Two-Bit Waltz
David Paymer was
60 in Two-Bit Waltz
as 'The Lawyer'.
Fri, Oct 24 2014
Poster of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
David Paymer was
59 in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
as 'Dixon Lewis'.
Wed, Jan 15 2014
Poster of The Five-Year Engagement
The Five-Year Engagement
David Paymer was
57 in The Five-Year Engagement
as 'Pete Solomon'.
Fri, Apr 27 2012
Poster of Twixt
Twixt
David Paymer was
57 in Twixt
as 'Sam'.
Sat, Sep 10 2011
Poster of Bad Teacher
Bad Teacher
David Paymer was
56 in Bad Teacher
as 'Doctor Vogel'.
Mon, May 16 2011
Poster of Drag Me to Hell
Drag Me to Hell
David Paymer was
54 in Drag Me to Hell
as 'Mr. Jacks'.
Wed, May 27 2009
Poster of Redbelt
Redbelt
David Paymer was
53 in Redbelt
as 'Richard'.
Mon, Apr 07 2008
Poster of Resurrecting the Champ
Resurrecting the Champ
David Paymer was
52 in Resurrecting the Champ
as 'Whitley'.
Thu, Jun 14 2007
Poster of Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen
David Paymer was
52 in Ocean's Thirteen
as 'V.U.P.'.
Tue, Jun 05 2007
Poster of Payback: Straight Up
Payback: Straight Up
David Paymer was
52 in Payback: Straight Up
as 'Arthur Stegman'.
Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
David Paymer was
51 in Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
as 'Rafael Horowitz'.
Thu, Jan 12 2006
Poster of Warm Springs
Warm Springs
David Paymer was
50 in Warm Springs
as 'Louis Howe'.
Sat, Apr 30 2005
Poster of Checking Out
Checking Out
David Paymer was
50 in Checking Out
as 'Ted Applebaum'.
Sun, Apr 10 2005
Poster of Candor City Hospital
Candor City Hospital
David Paymer was
50 in Candor City Hospital
Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of My Suicidal Sweetheart
My Suicidal Sweetheart
David Paymer was
50 in My Suicidal Sweetheart
as 'Max Sr.'.
Tue, Mar 01 2005
Poster of School of Life
School of Life
David Paymer was
50 in School of Life
as 'Matt Warner'.
Sat, Feb 19 2005
Poster of In Good Company
In Good Company
David Paymer was
50 in In Good Company
as 'Morty'.
Wed, Dec 29 2004
Poster of Balto III: Wings of Change
Balto III: Wings of Change
David Paymer was
49 in Balto III: Wings of Change
as 'Mel (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 14 2004
Poster of Spartan
Spartan
David Paymer was
49 in Spartan
as 'TV News Anchor (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of Alex & Emma
Alex & Emma
David Paymer was
48 in Alex & Emma
as 'John Shaw'.
Fri, Jun 20 2003
Poster of RFK
RFK
David Paymer was
47 in RFK
as 'Dick Goodwin'.
Sun, Aug 25 2002
Poster of Joe and Max
Joe and Max
David Paymer was
47 in Joe and Max
as 'Joe Jacobs'.
Sun, Mar 03 2002
Poster of Focus
Focus
David Paymer was
47 in Focus
as 'Mr. Finkelstein'.
Fri, Oct 19 2001
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie
David Paymer was
46 in The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie
as 'Male Rhinoceros Hornbill (voice)'.
Sat, Aug 18 2001
Poster of Bartleby
Bartleby
David Paymer was
46 in Bartleby
as 'The Boss'.
Sat, Mar 10 2001
Poster of For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
David Paymer was
46 in For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
as 'Embassy interviewer'.
Sat, Nov 18 2000
Poster of Bounce
Bounce
David Paymer was
46 in Bounce
as 'Prosecuting Attorney Mandel (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 15 2000
Poster of Enemies of Laughter
Enemies of Laughter
David Paymer was
46 in Enemies of Laughter
as 'Paul'.
Fri, Nov 10 2000
Poster of State and Main
State and Main
David Paymer was
45 in State and Main
as 'Marty Rossen'.
Sat, Aug 26 2000
Poster of Partners
Partners
David Paymer was
45 in Partners
as 'Bob'.
Thu, Jul 20 2000
Poster of Bait
Bait
David Paymer was
45 in Bait
as 'Agent Wooly'.
Fri, Mar 17 2000
Poster of From Where I Sit
From Where I Sit
David Paymer was
45 in From Where I Sit
as 'Bob'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Mumford
Mumford
David Paymer was
45 in Mumford
as 'Dr. Ernest Delbanco'.
Fri, Sep 24 1999
Poster of The Hurricane
The Hurricane
David Paymer was
45 in The Hurricane
as 'Myron Bedlock'.
Fri, Sep 17 1999
Poster of Chill Factor
Chill Factor
David Paymer was
45 in Chill Factor
as 'Dr. Richard Long'.
Wed, Sep 01 1999
Poster of Dash and Lilly
Dash and Lilly
David Paymer was
44 in Dash and Lilly
as 'Arthur Kober'.
Mon, May 31 1999
Poster of Payback
Payback
David Paymer was
44 in Payback
as 'Arthur Stegman'.
Fri, Feb 05 1999
Poster of Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young
David Paymer was
44 in Mighty Joe Young
as 'Harry Ruben'.
Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of Outside Ozona
Outside Ozona
David Paymer was
44 in Outside Ozona
as 'Alan Defaux'.
Fri, Dec 18 1998
Poster of The Lesser Evil
The Lesser Evil
David Paymer was
44 in The Lesser Evil
as 'George'.
Thu, Oct 01 1998
Poster of Amistad
Amistad
David Paymer was
43 in Amistad
as 'Secretary John Forsyth'.
Wed, Dec 10 1997
Poster of Gang Related
Gang Related
David Paymer was
43 in Gang Related
as 'Elliot Goff'.
Wed, Oct 08 1997
Poster of The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
David Paymer was
43 in The Long Way Home
as '(voice)'.
Fri, Sep 19 1997
Poster of The Sixth Man
The Sixth Man
David Paymer was
42 in The Sixth Man
as 'Coach Pederson'.
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Crime of the Century
Crime of the Century
David Paymer was
42 in Crime of the Century
as 'David Wilentz'.
Sat, Sep 14 1996
Poster of Carpool
Carpool
David Paymer was
41 in Carpool
as 'Daniel Miller'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Unforgettable
Unforgettable
David Paymer was
41 in Unforgettable
as 'Curtis Avery'.
Fri, Feb 23 1996
Poster of City Hall
City Hall
David Paymer was
41 in City Hall
as 'Abe Goodman'.
Fri, Feb 16 1996
Poster of Nixon
Nixon
David Paymer was
41 in Nixon
as 'Ron Ziegler'.
Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of The American President
The American President
David Paymer was
41 in The American President
as 'Leon Kodak'.
Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Get Shorty
Get Shorty
David Paymer was
41 in Get Shorty
as 'Leo Devoe'.
Fri, Oct 20 1995
Poster of Cagney & Lacey: Together Again
Cagney & Lacey: Together Again
David Paymer was
40 in Cagney & Lacey: Together Again
as 'Deputy D.A. Feldberg'.
Tue, May 02 1995
Poster of Cagney & Lacey: The Return
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
David Paymer was
40 in Cagney & Lacey: The Return
as 'Deputy Dist. Atty. Feldberg'.
Sun, Nov 06 1994
Poster of In Search of Dr. Seuss
In Search of Dr. Seuss
David Paymer was
40 in In Search of Dr. Seuss
as 'The Ad Man'.
Sun, Nov 06 1994
Poster of Quiz Show
Quiz Show
David Paymer was
39 in Quiz Show
as 'Dan Enright'.
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
David Paymer was
39 in City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
as 'Ira Shalowitz'.
Fri, Jun 10 1994
Poster of Heart and Souls
Heart and Souls
David Paymer was
38 in Heart and Souls
as 'Hal the Bus Driver'.
Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer
David Paymer was
38 in Searching for Bobby Fischer
as 'Kalev'.
Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Mr. Saturday Night
Mr. Saturday Night
David Paymer was
38 in Mr. Saturday Night
as 'Stan'.
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of City Slickers
City Slickers
David Paymer was
36 in City Slickers
as 'Ira Shalowitz'.
Fri, Jun 07 1991
Poster of Crazy People
Crazy People
David Paymer was
35 in Crazy People
as 'George'.
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Sky High
Sky High
David Paymer was
35 in Sky High
Sun, Mar 11 1990
Poster of No Holds Barred
No Holds Barred
David Paymer was
34 in No Holds Barred
as 'Unger'.
Fri, Jun 02 1989
Poster of The Absent-Minded Professor
The Absent-Minded Professor
David Paymer was
34 in The Absent-Minded Professor
as 'Mr. Oliphant'.
Sun, Nov 27 1988
Poster of Rock 'N Roll Mum
Rock 'N Roll Mum
David Paymer was
33 in Rock 'N Roll Mum
as 'Boris'.
Sun, Feb 07 1988
Poster of No Way Out
No Way Out
David Paymer was
32 in No Way Out
as 'Technician'.
Fri, Aug 14 1987
Poster of Night of the Creeps
Night of the Creeps
David Paymer was
31 in Night of the Creeps
as 'Young Scientist'.
Thu, Aug 21 1986
Poster of Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
David Paymer was
31 in Howard the Duck
as 'Larry, Scientist'.
Fri, Aug 01 1986
Poster of Pleasures
Pleasures
David Paymer was
31 in Pleasures
as 'Stanley'.
Mon, Mar 31 1986
Poster of Love, Mary
Love, Mary
David Paymer was
31 in Love, Mary
as 'David Lewis'.
Tue, Oct 08 1985
Poster of Perfect
Perfect
David Paymer was
30 in Perfect
as 'Managing Editor'.
Wed, May 15 1985
Poster of Irreconcilable Differences
Irreconcilable Differences
David Paymer was
30 in Irreconcilable Differences
as 'Alan Sluiser'.
Fri, Sep 28 1984
Poster of Best Defense
Best Defense
David Paymer was
29 in Best Defense
as 'Kurly'.
Fri, Jul 20 1984
Poster of Her Life as a Man
Her Life as a Man
David Paymer was
29 in Her Life as a Man
as 'Ted'.
Mon, Mar 12 1984
Poster of Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly
David Paymer was
28 in Grace Kelly
as 'Jay Kanter'.
Mon, Feb 21 1983
Poster of Airplane II: The Sequel
Airplane II: The Sequel
David Paymer was
28 in Airplane II: The Sequel
as 'Court Photographer'.
Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of This House Possessed
This House Possessed
David Paymer was
26 in This House Possessed
as 'Pasternak'.
Fri, Feb 06 1981
Poster of The In-Laws
The In-Laws
David Paymer was
24 in The In-Laws
as 'Cabbie, Cab Driver'.
Fri, Jun 15 1979
Poster of Butterfly in the Typewriter
Butterfly in the Typewriter
David Paymer will be
70+ in Butterfly in the Typewriter
as 'Stanley Kauffmann'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Minx
Minx
David Paymer was
67+ in Minx
as 'Myron'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 17 2022
Poster of DAVE
DAVE
David Paymer was
65+ in DAVE
as 'Don'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 2020
Poster of Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard
David Paymer was
65+ in Star Trek: Picard
as 'Dr. Moritz Benayoun'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 2020
Poster of The Morning Show
The Morning Show
David Paymer was
65+ in The Morning Show
as 'Mr. Shoenfeld'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of On Becoming a God in Central Florida
On Becoming a God in Central Florida
David Paymer was
64+ in On Becoming a God in Central Florida
as 'Buck Bridges'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 2019
Poster of The Conners
The Conners
David Paymer was
64+ in The Conners
as 'Gary'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Poster of Room 104
Room 104
David Paymer was
62+ in Room 104
as 'Robert'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 28 2017
Poster of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
David Paymer was
62+ in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
as 'Harry Drake'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
David Paymer was
59+ in Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as 'Dr. Frederick Tate'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2013
Poster of Perception
Perception
David Paymer was
57+ in Perception
as 'Rueben Bauer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 09 2012
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
David Paymer was
55+ in The Good Wife
as 'Judge Richard Cuesta'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
David Paymer was
54+ in The Mentalist
as 'James "Jim" Panzer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of October Road
October Road
David Paymer was
52+ in October Road
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 15 2007
Poster of Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters
David Paymer was
52+ in Brothers and Sisters
as 'Donald Dudley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
David Paymer was
51+ in Ghost Whisperer
as 'Adam Godfrey'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
David Paymer was
51+ in My Name Is Earl
as 'Clark Clark'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Jack & Bobby
Jack & Bobby
David Paymer was
50+ in Jack & Bobby
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of Entourage
Entourage
David Paymer was
49+ in Entourage
as 'Sammy Kane'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 18 2004
Poster of Century City
Century City
David Paymer was
49+ in Century City
as 'Miller Sisto'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2004
Poster of Line of Fire
Line of Fire
David Paymer was
49+ in Line of Fire
as 'Jonah Malloy'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
David Paymer was
48+ in Without a Trace
as 'Mr. Freedman'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
David Paymer was
47+ in Justice League
as 'Chancellor / Captain (voice), Chancellor / Nomad (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 2001
Poster of Night Visions
Night Visions
David Paymer was
46+ in Night Visions
as 'Jim Osgoode'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 12 2001
Poster of Static Shock
Static Shock
David Paymer was
46+ in Static Shock
as 'Mason Andrews (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
David Paymer was
45+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Stephen Elroy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
David Paymer was
44+ in The Wild Thornberrys
as 'Finch / Iguana (voice), Male Rhinoceros Hornbill (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of Channel Umptee-3
Channel Umptee-3
David Paymer was
43+ in Channel Umptee-3
as 'Sheldon S. Cargo (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 25 1997
Poster of The New Batman Adventures
The New Batman Adventures
David Paymer was
43+ in The New Batman Adventures
as 'Frank (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1997
Poster of The View
The View
David Paymer was
42+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Santo Bugito
Santo Bugito
David Paymer was
40+ in Santo Bugito
as 'The Professor (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Larry Sanders Show
The Larry Sanders Show
David Paymer was
37+ in The Larry Sanders Show
as 'Norman Litkey'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 1992
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
David Paymer was
37+ in The Commish
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of Cop Rock
Cop Rock
David Paymer was
36+ in Cop Rock
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1990
Poster of Glory Days
Glory Days
David Paymer was
35+ in Glory Days
as 'Mac Ten's Lawyer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Mancuso, F.B.I.
Mancuso, F.B.I.
David Paymer was
35+ in Mancuso, F.B.I.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
David Paymer was
34+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Andy Conway'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
David Paymer was
34+ in Murphy Brown
as 'Dr. Bishop'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
David Paymer was
33+ in Jake and the Fatman
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
David Paymer was
32+ in 21 Jump Street
as 'Mike Ferris'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of Downtown
Downtown
David Paymer was
32+ in Downtown
as 'Capt. David Kiner'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
David Paymer was
32+ in L.A. Law
as 'Joey Paul'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
David Paymer was
31+ in Matlock
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
David Paymer was
30+ in Moonlighting
as 'Camille's PR'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
David Paymer was
29+ in Scarecrow and Mrs. King
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
David Paymer was
28+ in Cheers
as 'Phil Schumacher'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Family Ties
Family Ties
David Paymer was
28+ in Family Ties
as 'Larry Harris'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
David Paymer was
27+ in Cagney & Lacey
as 'Todd Feldberg, Deputy District Attorney Feldberg'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Fame
Fame
David Paymer was
27+ in Fame
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1982
Poster of Open All Night
Open All Night
David Paymer was
27+ in Open All Night
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 28 1981
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
David Paymer was
27+ in Simon & Simon
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
David Paymer was
26+ in Hill Street Blues
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
David Paymer was
25+ in Hart to Hart
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
David Paymer was
24+ in Taxi
as 'Ned'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of Lou Grant
Lou Grant
David Paymer was
23+ in Lou Grant
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1977
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
David Paymer was
20+ in Barney Miller
as 'Felix Morrissey'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
David Paymer was
20+ in The Jeffersons
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of Happy Days
Happy Days
David Paymer was
19+ in Happy Days
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 1974
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
David Paymer was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953