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Paul Reiser Biography

Birth Name:Paul Reiser

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

Awarded the 1994 Best Actor prize at the Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Founder of production company "Nuance Productions," named after a line from the movie "Diner․"
Received the 2005 Artistic Achievement Award at the Florida Film Festival
Graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor's degree, he majored in piano and music composition
His older son has cerebral palsy, which Reiser has spoken about publicly at fundraisers and other events
Has two kids, Ezra and Leon, with wife Paula Ravets
While in college, he founded the community theatre organization "The Little Theater That Could․"
While on summer breaks from school, he would perform at comedy clubs around New York City
Quote: "I've discovered there's a sort of a universal dread that we all fear at various times: That we are, perhaps, the worst parents in the world․"
Quote: "(On family) "Every day I think, 'This is not getting better,' but also realize I wouldn't trade any of it․""
Quote: "(On being married) "You don't have to explain a lot of things․ Those wordless moments when you both know that what you witnessed together is funny, idiotic or really sweet․ Being connected is pretty miraculous․""
Frequently portrays characters who are somewhat neurotic
Is featured in the song "UnSung Hero" with singer Julia Fordham, dedicated to American soldiers serving in Afghanistan
Was paid $1 million per episode in the final season of "Mad About You․"
Co-composer of the theme song for "Mad About You," also recorded the piano part

Awards

1993Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
1994Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: winner
1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1995BMI TV Music Award-: winner
1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1995Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1996American Comedy Award-Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication: nominated
1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
1996Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997BMI TV Music Award-: winner
1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1998BMI TV Music Award-: winner
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1998Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated