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David Paymer
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David Paymer

Known for Lucifer · Grey's Anatomy · The Mentalist

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

Snapshot 2026-10-15

Born
Aug 30, 1954
Birthplace
Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA
Known For
Acting

Biography

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

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Known For

TVLucifer
LuciferDirector · 2016
★ 8.4
TVGrey's Anatomy
Grey's AnatomyDirector · 2005
★ 8.2
TVThe Mentalist
The MentalistJames "Jim" Panzer · 2008
★ 8.4
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitStephen Elroy · 1999
★ 8.0
TVBrooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-NineDr. Frederick Tate · 2013
★ 8.2
TVGhost Whisperer
Ghost WhispererAdam Godfrey · 2005
★ 8.1
TVGilmore Girls
Gilmore GirlsDirector · 2000
★ 7.9
TVMy Name Is Earl
My Name Is EarlClark Clark · 2005
★ 7.6

Filmography

Movies

The In-LawsCabbie
1979
The In-LawsCab Driver
1979
This House PossessedPasternak
1981
Airplane II: The SequelCourt Photographer
1982
Grace KellyJay Kanter
1983
Best DefenseKurly
1984
Her Life as a ManTed
1984
Irreconcilable DifferencesAlan Sluiser
1984
Love, MaryDavid Lewis
1985
PerfectManaging Editor
1985
Howard the DuckLarry, Scientist
1986
Night of the CreepsYoung Scientist
1986
PleasuresStanley
1986
No Way OutTechnician
1987
Rock 'N Roll MomBoris
1988
The Absent-Minded ProfessorMr. Oliphant
1988
No Holds BarredUnger
1989
Crazy PeopleGeorge
1990
Sky HighVic
1990
City SlickersIra Shalowitz
1991
Mr. Saturday NightStan
1992
Heart and SoulsHal the Bus Driver
1993
Searching for Bobby FischerKalev
1993
Cagney & Lacey: The ReturnDeputy Dist. Atty. Feldberg
1994
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's GoldIra Shalowitz
1994
In Search of Dr. SeussThe Ad Man
1994
Quiz ShowDan Enright
1994
Cagney & Lacey: Together AgainDeputy D.A. Feldberg
1995
Get ShortyLeo Devoe
1995
NixonRon Ziegler
1995
The American PresidentLeon Kodak
1995
CarpoolDaniel Miller
1996
City HallAbe Goodman
1996
Crime of the CenturyDavid Wilentz
1996
UnforgettableCurtis Avery
1996
AmistadSecretary John Forsyth
1997
Gang RelatedElliot Goff
1997
The 6th ManCoach Pederson
1997
The Long Way Home(voice)
1997
Mighty Joe YoungHarry Ruben
1998
Outside OzonaAlan Defaux
1998
The Lesser EvilGeorge
1998
Chill FactorDr. Richard Long
1999
Dash and LillyArthur Kober
1999
MumfordDr. Ernest Delbanco
1999
PaybackArthur Stegman
1999
The HurricaneMyron Bedlock
1999
BaitAgent Wooly
2000
BounceProsecuting Attorney Mandel (uncredited)
2000
Enemies of LaughterPaul
2000
For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval StoryEmbassy interviewer
2000
FW
From Where I SitBob
2000
PartnersBob
2000
State and MainMarty Rossen
2000
BartlebyThe Boss
2001
FocusMr. Finkelstein
2001
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of DonnieMale Rhinoceros Hornbill (voice)
2001
Joe and MaxJoe Jacobs
2002
RFKDick Goodwin
2002
The Burial SocietyMorry Zimmer
2002
Alex & EmmaJohn Shaw
2003
Balto III: Wings of ChangeMel (voice)
2004
In Good CompanyMorty
2004
SpartanTV News Anchor (uncredited)
2004
CC
Candor City Hospital
2005
CC
Candor City HospitalDirector
2005
Crazy for LoveMax Sr.
2005
School of LifeMatt Warner
2005
Warm SpringsLouis Howe
2005
Checking OutTed Applebaum
2006
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm SchoolRafael Horowitz
2006
Ocean's ThirteenThe V.U.P.
2007
Resurrecting the ChampWhitley
2007
RedbeltRichard
2008
Drag Me to HellMr. Jacks
2009
Bad TeacherDoctor Vogel
2011
TwixtSam
2011
The Five-Year EngagementPete Solomon
2012
Jack Ryan: Shadow RecruitDixon Lewis
2014
Two-Bit WaltzThe Lawyer
2014
The Pickle RecipeUncle Morty
2016
LemonDr. Gold
2017
Accident ManMilton
2018
FanboyAngry Ice Cream Customer
2019
Where'd You Go, BernadetteJay Ross
2019
Bad TherapyDr. Edward Kingsley
2020
Horse GirlDoctor
2020
The Sunlit NightLevi
2020
Mr. Saturday NightStan Yankleman
2022
Bad ShabbosRichard
2025
Butterfly in the TypewriterStanley Kauffmann

Television

The OscarsSelf · 1 eps
1953
Happy Days1 eps
1974
Barney MillerFelix Morrissey · 1 eps
1975
The Jeffersons1 eps
1975
Lou Grant1 eps
1977
TaxiNed · 1 eps
1978
Hart to Hart1 eps
1979
Hill Street Blues1 eps
1981
Open All Night1 eps
1981
Simon & Simon1 eps
1981
Cagney & LaceyTodd Feldberg · 11 eps
1982
CheersPhil Schumacher · 3 eps
1982
Fame1 eps
1982
Family TiesLarry Harris · 2 eps
1982
St. ElsewhereMr. Bickle · 2 eps
1982
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1 eps
1983
MoonlightingCamille's PR · 1 eps
1985
DowntownCapt. David Kiner · 13 eps
1986
It's Garry Shandling's ShowRichard Kimble · 1 eps
1986
L.A. LawJoey Paul · 1 eps
1986
MatlockLenny Marcus · 2 eps
1986
21 Jump StreetMike Ferris · 1 eps
1987
Jake and the Fatman1 eps
1987
Murphy BrownDr. Bishop · 1 eps
1988
Mancuso, F.B.I.1 eps
1989
Tales from the CryptAndy Conway · 1 eps
1989
Cop RockLouis Newman · 1 eps
1990
Glory DaysMac Ten's Lawyer · 1 eps
1990
The Commish4 eps
1991
The CommishArnie · 1 eps
1991
The Larry Sanders ShowNorman Litkey · 7 eps
1992
Santo BugitoThe Professor (voice) · 1 eps
1995
Channel Umptee-3Sheldon S. Cargo (voice) · 13 eps
1997
The New Batman AdventuresFrank (voice) · 1 eps
1997
The ViewSelf · 1 eps
1997
Godzilla: The SeriesDean Whitehead (voice) · 1 eps
1998
The Wild ThornberrysFinch / Iguana (voice) · 1 eps
1998
The Wild ThornberrysMale Rhinoceros Hornbill (voice) · 1 eps
1998
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitStephen Elroy · 1 eps
1999
Gilmore GirlsDirector
2000
Static ShockMason Andrews (voice) · 1 eps
2000
Justice LeagueChancellor / Nomad (voice) · 1 eps
2001
Justice LeagueChancellor / Captain (voice) · 1 eps
2001
Night VisionsJim Osgoode (segment "Neighborhood Watch") · 1 eps
2001
EverwoodDirector
2002
Without a TraceMr. Freedman · 1 eps
2002
Line of FireJonah Malloy · 11 eps
2003
One Tree HillDirector
2003
Century CityMiller Sisto · 1 eps
2004
EntourageSammy Kane · 1 eps
2004
Jack & Bobby1 eps
2004
Jack & BobbyDirector
2004
Ghost WhispererAdam Godfrey · 1 eps
2005
Grey's AnatomyDirector
2005
MediumDirector
2005
My Name Is EarlClark Clark · 1 eps
2005
Brothers and SistersDonald Dudley · 1 eps
2006
Brothers and SistersDirector
2006
Pepper DennisDirector
2006
The UnitDirector
2006
What About BrianDirector
2006
WindfallDirector
2006
HeartlandDirector
2007
October Road1 eps
2007
October RoadDirector
2007
Side Order of LifeDirector
2007
90210Director
2008
PrivilegedDirector
2008
The MentalistJames "Jim" Panzer · 1 eps
2008
The MentalistDirector
2008
Make It or Break ItDirector
2009
Melrose PlaceDirector
2009
Men of a Certain AgeDirector
2009
The Good WifeJudge Richard Cuesta · 9 eps
2009
HellcatsDirector
2010
Life UnexpectedDirector
2010
No Ordinary FamilyDirector
2010
Franklin & BashDirector
2011
Hart of DixieDirector
2011
Switched at BirthDirector
2011
Switched at BirthWriter
2011
BunheadsDirector
2012
PerceptionRueben Bauer · 4 eps
2012
Brooklyn Nine-NineDr. Frederick Tate · 1 eps
2013
MistressesDirector
2013
LuciferDirector
2016
Recovery RoadDirector
2016
Room 104Robert · 1 eps
2017
The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselHarry Drake · 4 eps
2017
There's... Johnny!Dr. Neuberger · 1 eps
2017
The ConnersGary · 1 eps
2018
On Becoming a God in Central FloridaBuck Bridges · 2 eps
2019
The Morning ShowMr. Shoenfeld · 1 eps
2019
DAVEDon · 11 eps
2020
Star Trek: PicardDr. Moritz Benayoun · 1 eps
2020
MinxMyron · 1 eps
2022
BookieNathan · 1 eps
2023
St. Denis MedicalBob · 1 eps
2024
AdultsSandy Adler · 1 eps
2025
All's FairDr. Pollan · 1 eps
2025
Good American FamilyDr. Lawrence · 3 eps
2025

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