David Paymer
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1954-08-30
    • Born Place: Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA
  • Also Known As:

    دیوید پیمر

David Paymer

David Paymer is an American actor, comedian, and director, renowned for his extensive and versatile career in film and television. Born on August 30, 1954, in Oceanside, New York, Paymer graduated from the University of Michigan in 1975 with a dual major in theatre and psychology . He began his professional acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in various television shows and films. Paymer's breakthrough came with his role as Ira Shalowitz in the 1991 film City Slickers, which led to his collaboration with Billy Crystal in Mr. Saturday Night (1992). His performance in the latter earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor . He has since appeared in numerous films, including Amistad, Quiz Show, Nixon, State and Main, Ocean's Thirteen, and Drag Me to Hell . In addition to his acting career, Paymer has directed episodes of several popular television series, such as Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist, Brothers & Sisters, Medium, and The Unit . He has also been involved in Broadway productions, including a 2022 revival of Mr. Saturday Night .

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