David Paymer Biography

Fast Facts

• Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and psychology from the University of Michigan
• Born to travel agent Sylvia and musical director Marvin Paymer
• Made his Broadway debut in an adaptation of the famed musical "Grease․"
• Besides his main work as an actor, has directed episodes for numerous TV series, including "Melrose Place," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Gilmore Girls․"
• Has worked alongside the likes of John Travolta, Patrick Swayze, Billy Crystal and Robert Redford
• Has guest-starred in several primetime TV dramas, including "Ghost Whisperer," "Entourage" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit․"
• Made his professional acting debut in the 1979 comedy "The In-Laws․"
• Appeared in a 2011 TV commercial for AT&T