David Paymer
Birth Name:
David Charles Paymer
Birth Place:
Oceanside, Long Island, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack
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 guest-starred in several primetime TV dramas, including "Ghost Whisperer," "Entourage" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit․"
- Has worked alongside the likes of John Travolta, Patrick Swayze, Billy Crystal and Robert Redford
- Made his professional acting debut in the 1979 comedy "The In-Laws․"
- Appeared in a 2011 TV commercial for AT&T
Awards
- 1993Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1993Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1995CableACE - Actor in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
- 1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast:Nominated
- 1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast:Nominated
- 1997Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 2000NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
- 2001FFCC Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2001OFCS Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
- 2004Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Drama:Nominated