Paul Reiser
Born March 30, 1956 · New York City, New York, USA
Paul Reiser is an American actor, comedian, television writer, and musician born on March 30, 1956. He gained recognition for his roles in My Two Dads, Mad About You, Aliens, Beverly Hills Cop II, Whiplash, and Stranger Things. Reiser has also appeared as a guest on various late-night talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
2
Films reviewed
8.4
Avg. rating
Whiplash
Best-reviewed
1986–2014
Years active
Biography
Paul Reiser (born March 30, 1956) is an American actor, comedian, television writer, and musician. He is known for his roles as Michael Taylor in the 1980s sitcom My Two Dads, Paul Buchman in the NBC sitcom Mad About You, Modell in the 1982 film Diner, Carter Burke in the 1986 film Aliens, as Detective Jeffrey Friedman in Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). More recently, Reiser is recognized as Jim Neiman in the 2014 film Whiplash and Doug Getty in the Amazon Video series Red Oaks.
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Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The public reaction to the movie "Whiplash" is overwhelmingly negative, with some reviewers finding it "disgusting nonsense". Critics praise the performances of Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, as well as the film's tense storytelling and directorial skills. However, many have also expressed disappointment that so many people are rating the film highly despite its disturbing themes and intense violence.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Whiplash →
“The public reaction to the movie "Aliens" is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its action-packed storyline, character development, and James Cameron's direction. The film holds up well even after being released in 1986, with its realistic effects and memorable scenes remaining iconic. Reviewers note that the movie surpasses Ridley Scott's original film, particularly in terms of character relationships and emotional depth.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Aliens →
Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson(1962)TV Series · 1 ep
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Host
- The View(1997)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Stranger Things(2016)TV Series · 19 epsas Dr. Sam Owens
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Boys(2019)TV Series · 3 epsas The Legend
- Sherri(2022)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Late Night with David Letterman(1982)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)TV Series · 1 epas Paul Reiser
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)TV Series · 1 ep
- The Tamron Hall Show(2019)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show(2003)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Mad About You(1992)TV Series · 164 epsas Paul Buchman
- The Tony Danza Show(2004)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Remington Steele(1982)TV Series · 1 epas Ivan Turbell
- Beverly Hills Cop(1984)as Jeffrey