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Stephen Tobolowsky Biography
Birth Name:Stephen Harold Tobolowsky
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Director, Producer
Fast Facts
- Inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2013
- Studied at Southern Methodist University in Texas and the University of Illinois
- Married actress Ann Hearn in 1988 and has two children with her
- His on-screen debut came in the 1976 film "Keep My Grave Open․"
- Best known for playing annoying, egomaniacal professionals
- Best known for portraying the character Ned Ryerson in the 1993 film "Groundhog Day․"
- Attended school in Dallas with musician Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Was held hostage by an armed robber in a Snider Plaza Grocery Store in Dallas
Awards
- 2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
- 2015Streamy Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner