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 As a seasoned actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, Paul Reiser continues to add to his list of accomplishments. In addition to co-creating and starring on the critically-acclaimed NBC series, Mad About You (1992), which garnered him Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, his successes also include his book, "Couplehood", which sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on "The New York Times" best-seller list, and "Babyhood", his follow-up book, which features his trademark humorous take on the adventures of being a first-time father, which also made "The New York Times" best-seller list. He also wrote follow-up bestseller Familyhood.Born and raised in New York City, Reiser was drawn to Greenwich Village clubs, which featured, among others, George Carlin, Robert Klein and David Steinberg. He subsequently attended college at the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he majored in music (piano and composition) and participated in drama classes. During his university years, he was active in student theater productions at the Hinman Little Theater, an on-campus community theater organization located in Hinman College, his dorm community. Reiser later began performing as a comedian at the Improv and Comic Strip during university summer breaks.Remembered for notable performances in films, such as Diner (1982), Aliens (1986), Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), The Marrying Man (1991), Bye Bye Love (1995) and One Night at McCool's (2001). More recently, he starred in two original movies for Showtime - Strange Relations (2001) opposite Julie Walters, Chazz Palminteri's Women vs. Men (2002), opposite Joe Mantegna and Christine Lahti. His first original screenplay also became his next film The Thing About My Folks (2005), also starring Peter Falk, Olympia Dukakis and Elizabeth Perkins.Reiser's development company, "Nuance Productions", has produced several projects for NBC television including, My 11:30 (2004), starring Jeff Goldblum and Donna Murphy - which Reiser co-wrote with Steven Sater. Also in the works - for the Showtime cable network - is a mock-documentary about "The Smothers Brothers" and their battles with television network censorship in the late 1960s. Since then, he has maintained a lower profile, working more as an executive producer and writer than as an actor.In 2003, Reiser made his stage debut in Woody Allen's directorial play debut Writer's Block. He also paired with Steven Soderbergh to star in the Amazon Original Series Red Oaks.Reiser tours the country performing to sold-out venues and was recently voted one of Comedy Central's "Top 100 Comedians of All Time."
Bio:
As a seasoned actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, Paul Reiser continues to add to his list of accomplishments. In addition to co-creating and starring on the critically-acclaimed NBC series, Mad About You (1992), which garnered him Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, his successes also include his book, "Couplehood", which sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on "The New York Times" best-seller list, and "Babyhood", his follow-up book, which features his trademark humorous take on the adventures of being a first-time father, which also made "The New York Times" best-seller list. He also wrote follow-up bestseller Familyhood.Born and raised in New York City, Reiser was drawn to Greenwich Village clubs, which featured, among others, George Carlin, Robert Klein and David Steinberg. He subsequently attended college at the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he majored in music (piano and composition) and participated in drama classes. During his university years, he was active in student theater productions at the Hinman Little Theater, an on-campus community theater organization located in Hinman College, his dorm community. Reiser later began performing as a comedian at the Improv and Comic Strip during university summer breaks.Remembered for notable performances in films, such as Diner (1982), Aliens (1986), Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), The Marrying Man (1991), Bye Bye Love (1995) and One Night at McCool's (2001). More recently, he starred in two original movies for Showtime - Strange Relations (2001) opposite Julie Walters, Chazz Palminteri's Women vs. Men (2002), opposite Joe Mantegna and Christine Lahti. His first original screenplay also became his next film The Thing About My Folks (2005), also starring Peter Falk, Olympia Dukakis and Elizabeth Perkins.Reiser's development company, "Nuance Productions", has produced several projects for NBC television including, My 11:30 (2004), starring Jeff Goldblum and Donna Murphy - which Reiser co-wrote with Steven Sater. Also in the works - for the Showtime cable network - is a mock-documentary about "The Smothers Brothers" and their battles with television network censorship in the late 1960s. Since then, he has maintained a lower profile, working more as an executive producer and writer than as an actor.In 2003, Reiser made his stage debut in Woody Allen's directorial play debut Writer's Block. He also paired with Steven Soderbergh to star in the Amazon Original Series Red Oaks.Reiser tours the country performing to sold-out venues and was recently voted one of Comedy Central's "Top 100 Comedians of All Time."
Tivia:
Paul and his Mad About You (1992) co-star, Helen Hunt, were each given $1,000,000 per episode for the 1999 season.Received his Bachelor's degree from Binghamton University, where he majored in music (piano and composition).Recently reunited with Helen Hunt for a Mad About You (1992) reunion. (January 2005)Named his production company, Nuance Productions, after a speech his character gives in the comedy movie Diner (1982).Began his career as a stand-up comedian.Is of Romanian Jewish ancestry.Currently resides with his family in Los Angeles, California.During his university years, Paul was active in student theater productions at the Hinman Little Theater, an on-campus community theater organization located in Hinman College, his dorm community. This was later renamed the Hinman Production Company.Has two sons: Ezra Samuel Reiser (born 1995) and Leon Reiser (born 2000).Best-known by the public for his role as Carter Burke in James Cameron's science-fiction epic Aliens (1986), as well as his starring roles as Michael Taylor in My Two Dads (1987) and as Paul Buchman in Mad About You (1992).Attended and graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City (1973).Parents are Sam and Helen Reiser.Friends with John Ritter. |
| Name: |
Paul Reiser |
Type: |
Actor,Writer,Producer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Writer,Producer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Writer,Producer |
| Model rank: |
50 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:48:15 |
| Height: |
5' 11' (1.80 m) |
| Biography: |
As a seasoned actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, Paul Reiser continues to add to his list of accomplishments. In addition to co-creating and starring on the critically-acclaimed NBC series, Mad About You (1992), which garnered him Emmy, |
| Trivia: |
Paul and his Mad About You (1992) co-star, Helen Hunt, were each given $1,000,000 per episode for the 1999 season.Received his Bachelor's degree from Binghamton University, where he majored in music (piano and composition).Recently reunited with Helen Hunt for a Mad About You (1992) reunion. (January 2005)Named his production company, Nuance Productions, after a speech his character gives in the comedy movie Diner (1982).Began his career as a stand-up comedian.Is of Romanian Jewish ancestry.Currently resides with his family in Los Angeles, California.During his university years, Paul was active in student theater productions at the Hinman Little Theater, an on-campus community theater organization located in Hinman College, his dorm community. This was later renamed the Hinman Production Company.Has two sons: Ezra Samuel Reiser (born 1995) and Leon Reiser (born 2000).Best-known by the public for his role as Carter Burke in James Cameron's science-fiction epic Aliens (1986), as well as his starring roles as Michael Taylor in My Two Dads (1987) and as Paul Buchman in Mad About You (1992).Attended and graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City (1973).Parents are Sam and Helen Reiser.Friends with John Ritter. |
| Trademarks: |
His goofy laugh
Often plays neurotic characters
High-pitched voice with Brooklyn accent |
| Quotes: |
[on playing the corrupt Carter Burke in Aliens (1986)] I was just following the corporate manifest, but at the premiere my sister punched me in the stomach. I thought, "This doesn't bode well for the public.".
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When I hear my kids quote Mel Brooks records, it's as warm to me as if they quote the Torah. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Writer,Producer |
| Others works: |
(1996) TV commercials: AT&T One Rate calling plan
Book: "Couplehood"
Music video: Appeared in The Muppets' video "She Drives Me Crazy"
(1994-95) TV commercials: IBM computers
Book: "Babyhood"
TV commercial: TV Land& |
| Spouse: |
Paula Ravets (August 21, 1988 - present) (2 children) |
| Children: |
Leon ReiserEzra Samuel Reiser |
| Parents: |
Sam Reiser
Helen Reiser |
| Relatives: |
Will Reiser (Cousin)
Robin Reiser (Cousin) |
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