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David Paymer: Biography

David Paymer

Birth Place: Oceanside, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/30/1954, Virgo
Profession: Actor; director

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David Paymer Fast Facts:

Made his acting debut playing Sonny in a touring production of Grease.
Performed as half of a stand-up comedy duo with his brother, Steve, before deciding to pursue acting full-time.
Has played a White House press secretary (Nixon), a Secretary of State (Amistad) and a Kennedy speechwriter (the made-for-TV drama RFK).
Directed episodes of such popular shows as Grey's Anatomy and Gilmore Girls.

David Paymer Relationships:
Marvin - Father
Sylvia - Mother
Steve Paymer - Brother
Liz Georges - Wife
Emily - Daughter
David Paymer Awards:
1997 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1993 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1995 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
College:
Attended University of Rochester, Rochester, NY; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1975)

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The Mentalist, David Paymer, Simon Baker Sonja Flemming/CBS

Ghost Whisperer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Paymer Robert Voets/CBS

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