Paul Reiser (born March 30, 1956)[1] is an American actor, comedian, television personality, writer, author and musician who played Burke in the 1986 film Aliens. Other notable films Reiser has appeared in include Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Bye Bye Love (1995), The Thing About My Folks (2005), Behind the Candelabra (2013), Whiplash (2014) and Concussion (2015). Aside from his work in film, Reiser has had an extensive career in television. He is perhaps best known for his starring role as Paul Buchman in the sitcom series Mad About You (1992–1999). He has recently appeared in a recurring role on the Netflix tv series Stranger Things as Dr. Sam Owens.
Reiser has been nominated for four Golden Globes and six Emmys. He was also ranked 77th on Comedy Central's 2004 list of the "100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time".[2]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Diner | |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop | |
| 1986 | Odd Jobs | |
| Aliens | ||
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | With William H. Burton, Jr. |
| Cross My Heart | ||
| 1990 | Crazy People | |
| 1991 | The Marrying Man | |
| 1992 | 3½ Blocks from Home | |
| 1993 | Family Prayers | With Billy "Sly" Williams |
| 1994 | Mr. Write | |
| 1995 | By Bye Love | |
| 1999 | Get Bruce | |
| The Story of Us | Uncredited | |
| Pros & Cons | Uncredited | |
| 2001 | One Night at McCool's | |
| 2002 | Purpose | |
| 2005 | The Thing About My Folks | |
| The Aristocrats | ||
| 2009 | Funny People | |
| 2013 | Behind the Candelabra | |
| 2014 | Life After Beth | |
| Whiplash | ||
| 2015 | 6 Miranda Drive |
Documentary Appearances[]
External Links[]
- Paul Reiser at the Internet Movie Database
- Paul Reiser on Wikipedia
- PAUL REISER
- Paul Reiser Q&A