David Paymer

Acting • 1954-08-30 • Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA

David Emmanuel Paymer (born August 30, 1954) is an American actor, comedian, and television director.

Known For

7.6

The Good Wife

2009

7.6

Cheers

1982

6.5

Drag Me to Hell

2009

6.8

Payback

1999

8.1

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

2017

7.0

Cagney & Lacey

1982

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Filmography

2025
Good American FamilyTV
Dr. Lawrence • 3 episodes
★ 7.6
2025
All's FairTV
Dr. Pollan • 1 episodes
★ 4.9
2025
AdultsTV
Sandy Adler • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
2025
Bad ShabbosFilm
Richard
★ 6.7
2024
St. Denis MedicalTV
Bob • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2023
BookieTV
Nathan • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2022
MinxTV
Myron • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
2022
Mr. Saturday NightFilm
Stan Yankleman
★ 1.0
2020
Star Trek: PicardTV
Dr. Moritz Benayoun • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2020
Horse GirlFilm
Doctor
★ 5.7
2020
DAVETV
Don • 11 episodes
★ 7.3
2020
The Sunlit NightFilm
Levi
★ 5.4
2020
Bad TherapyFilm
Dr. Edward Kingsley
★ 4.3
2019
The Morning ShowTV
Mr. Shoenfeld • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2019
Where'd You Go, BernadetteFilm
Jay Ross
★ 6.6
2019
On Becoming a God in Central FloridaTV
Buck Bridges • 2 episodes
★ 6.6
2019
FanboyFilm
Angry Ice Cream Customer
2018
The ConnersTV
Gary • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
2018
Accident ManFilm
Milton
★ 6.3
2017
The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselTV
Harry Drake • 4 episodes
★ 8.1
2017
Room 104TV
Robert • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
2017
LemonFilm
Dr. Gold
★ 4.4
2017
There's... Johnny!TV
Dr. Neuberger • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
2016
The Pickle RecipeFilm
Uncle Morty
★ 2.1
2014
Jack Ryan: Shadow RecruitFilm
Dixon Lewis
★ 6.1
2014
Two-Bit WaltzFilm
The Lawyer
★ 5.5
2013
Brooklyn Nine-NineTV
Dr. Frederick Tate • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2012
PerceptionTV
Rueben Bauer • 4 episodes
★ 7.2
2012
The Five-Year EngagementFilm
Pete Solomon
★ 5.8
2011
Bad TeacherFilm
Doctor Vogel
★ 5.6
2011
TwixtFilm
Sam
★ 5.1
2009
The Good WifeTV
Judge Richard Cuesta • 9 episodes
★ 7.6
2009
Drag Me to HellFilm
Mr. Jacks
★ 6.5
2008
The MentalistTV
James "Jim" Panzer • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2008
RedbeltFilm
Richard
★ 6.4
2007
Ocean's ThirteenFilm
The V.U.P.
★ 6.7
2007
Resurrecting the ChampFilm
Whitley
★ 6.3
2007
October RoadTV
★ 6.1
2006
Brothers and SistersTV
Donald Dudley • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
2006
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm SchoolFilm
Rafael Horowitz
★ 5.9
2006
Checking OutFilm
Ted Applebaum
★ 6.7
2005
Ghost WhispererTV
Adam Godfrey • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2005
My Name Is EarlTV
Clark Clark • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2005
School of LifeFilm
Matt Warner
★ 6.4
2005
Warm SpringsFilm
Louis Howe
★ 6.6
2005
Crazy for LoveFilm
Max Sr.
★ 5.6
2005
Candor City HospitalFilm
★ 8.0
2004
EntourageTV
Sammy Kane • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2004
In Good CompanyFilm
Morty
★ 6.1
2004
SpartanFilm
TV News Anchor (uncredited)
★ 6.2
2004
Balto III: Wings of ChangeFilm
Mel (voice)
★ 6.7
2004
Jack & BobbyTV
★ 7.3
2004
Century CityTV
Miller Sisto • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
2003
Alex & EmmaFilm
John Shaw
★ 5.2
2003
Line of FireTV
Jonah Malloy • 11 episodes
★ 6.8
2002
Without a TraceTV
Mr. Freedman • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2002
Joe and MaxFilm
Joe Jacobs
★ 5.1
2002
RFKFilm
Dick Goodwin
★ 5.9
2002
The Burial SocietyFilm
Morry Zimmer
★ 6.0
2001
Justice LeagueTV
Chancellor / Nomad (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2001
Justice LeagueTV
Chancellor / Captain (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2001
Night VisionsTV
Jim Osgoode (segment "Neighborhood Watch") • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
2001
BartlebyFilm
The Boss
★ 5.8
2001
FocusFilm
Mr. Finkelstein
★ 6.5
2001
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of DonnieFilm
Male Rhinoceros Hornbill (voice)
★ 7.0
2000
Static ShockTV
Mason Andrews (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2000
BounceFilm
Prosecuting Attorney Mandel (uncredited)
★ 5.8
2000
State and MainFilm
Marty Rossen
★ 6.3
2000
BaitFilm
Agent Wooly
★ 5.7
2000
For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval StoryFilm
Embassy interviewer
★ 6.2
2000
Enemies of LaughterFilm
Paul
★ 6.0
2000
PartnersFilm
Bob
★ 5.5
2000
From Where I SitFilm
Bob
★ 9.0
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Stephen Elroy • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
PaybackFilm
Arthur Stegman
★ 6.8
1999
The HurricaneFilm
Myron Bedlock
★ 7.4
1999
Chill FactorFilm
Dr. Richard Long
★ 4.9
1999
MumfordFilm
Dr. Ernest Delbanco
★ 6.6
1999
Dash and LillyFilm
Arthur Kober
★ 8.7
1998
The Wild ThornberrysTV
Finch / Iguana (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1998
The Wild ThornberrysTV
Male Rhinoceros Hornbill (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1998
Mighty Joe YoungFilm
Harry Ruben
★ 6.3
1998
Godzilla: The SeriesTV
Dean Whitehead (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1998
The Lesser EvilFilm
George
★ 5.8
1998
Outside OzonaFilm
Alan Defaux
★ 5.2
1997
The ViewTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 4.3
1997
The New Batman AdventuresTV
Frank (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
1997
AmistadFilm
Secretary John Forsyth
★ 7.0
1997
Gang RelatedFilm
Elliot Goff
★ 6.4
1997
The 6th ManFilm
Coach Pederson
★ 6.1
1997
The Long Way HomeFilm
(voice)
★ 7.1
1997
Channel Umptee-3TV
Sheldon S. Cargo (voice) • 13 episodes
★ 7.0
1996
City HallFilm
Abe Goodman
★ 6.0
1996
UnforgettableFilm
Curtis Avery
★ 5.6
1996
CarpoolFilm
Daniel Miller
★ 5.2
1996
Crime of the CenturyFilm
David Wilentz
★ 6.4
1995
Get ShortyFilm
Leo Devoe
★ 6.5
1995
The American PresidentFilm
Leon Kodak
★ 6.5
1995
NixonFilm
Ron Ziegler
★ 6.8
1995
Cagney & Lacey: Together AgainFilm
Deputy D.A. Feldberg
★ 7.8
1995
Santo BugitoTV
The Professor (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1994
Quiz ShowFilm
Dan Enright
★ 7.2
1994
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's GoldFilm
Ira Shalowitz
★ 5.4
1994
In Search of Dr. SeussFilm
The Ad Man
★ 6.8
1994
Cagney & Lacey: The ReturnFilm
Deputy Dist. Atty. Feldberg
★ 6.8
1993
Searching for Bobby FischerFilm
Kalev
★ 7.1
1993
Heart and SoulsFilm
Hal the Bus Driver
★ 7.0
1992
The Larry Sanders ShowTV
Norman Litkey • 7 episodes
★ 7.8
1992
Mr. Saturday NightFilm
Stan
★ 5.9
1991
City SlickersFilm
Ira Shalowitz
★ 6.5
1991
The CommishTV
★ 7.1
1991
The CommishTV
Arnie • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1990
Crazy PeopleFilm
George
★ 5.9
1990
Cop RockTV
Louis Newman • 1 episodes
★ 4.1
1990
Glory DaysTV
Mac Ten's Lawyer • 1 episodes
★ 8.5
1990
Sky HighFilm
Vic
★ 4.0
1989
Tales from the CryptTV
Andy Conway • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
No Holds BarredFilm
Unger
★ 4.7
1989
Mancuso, F.B.I.TV
★ 6.5
1988
Murphy BrownTV
Dr. Bishop • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1988
The Absent-Minded ProfessorFilm
Mr. Oliphant
★ 6.3
1988
Rock 'N Roll MomFilm
Boris
★ 4.2
1987
21 Jump StreetTV
Mike Ferris • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1987
No Way OutFilm
Technician
★ 6.9
1987
Jake and the FatmanTV
★ 6.2
1986
L.A. LawTV
Joey Paul • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
MatlockTV
Lenny Marcus • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
Howard the DuckFilm
Larry, Scientist
★ 5.5
1986
Night of the CreepsFilm
Young Scientist
★ 6.8
1986
It's Garry Shandling's ShowTV
Richard Kimble • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1986
DowntownTV
Capt. David Kiner • 13 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
PleasuresFilm
Stanley
★ 6.0
1985
MoonlightingTV
Camille's PR • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1985
PerfectFilm
Managing Editor
★ 5.6
1985
Love, MaryFilm
David Lewis
★ 5.7
1984
Best DefenseFilm
Kurly
★ 4.3
1984
Irreconcilable DifferencesFilm
Alan Sluiser
★ 5.6
1984
Her Life as a ManFilm
Ted
★ 5.3
1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingTV
★ 6.6
1983
Grace KellyFilm
Jay Kanter
★ 6.4
1982
CheersTV
Phil Schumacher • 3 episodes
★ 7.6
1982
Family TiesTV
Larry Harris • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
1982
St. ElsewhereTV
Mr. Bickle • 2 episodes
★ 5.7
1982
Airplane II: The SequelFilm
Court Photographer
★ 6.1
1982
Cagney & LaceyTV
Todd Feldberg • 11 episodes
★ 7.0
1982
FameTV
★ 6.8
1981
Hill Street BluesTV
★ 7.6
1981
Simon & SimonTV
★ 6.7
1981
This House PossessedFilm
Pasternak
★ 5.9
1981
Open All NightTV
★ 5.7
1979
Hart to HartTV
★ 6.9
1979
The In-LawsFilm
Cabbie
★ 6.6
1979
The In-LawsFilm
Cab Driver
★ 6.6
1978
TaxiTV
Ned • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1977
Lou GrantTV
★ 7.4
1975
Barney MillerTV
Felix Morrissey • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1975
The JeffersonsTV
★ 7.3
1974
Happy DaysTV
★ 7.6
1953
The OscarsTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.1