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Paul F. Tompkins Biography

Birth Name:Paul Francis Tompkins

Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Composer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for "Real Time with Bill Maher" in 2004
  • Created the live sketch show "The Skates" with comedian Jay Johnston, whom he met in 1994
  • Began performing stand-up comedy in 1986 at The Comedy Works in Philadelphia
  • Host of The Pod F․ Tompkast, which was named one of the 10 best comedy podcasts of the moment by Rolling Stone in 2011
  • In addition to his on-screen work, he has also done voice-over work in animated films and series, including "Bob's Burgers," "Tangled" and "Regular Show․"
  • Best known as an actor and stand-up comic who has appeared on "Mr․ Show with Bob and David" and "Best Week Ever․"
  • Starred in the one-man comedy show "Driven to Drink" for HBO

Awards

  • 1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 2004WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series: nominated
  • 2016INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated