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Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
70 years (Mar 30, 1956)
New York City, New York, USA
41 Movies
14 TV Shows

Paul Reiser

Known for
Stranger Things
Dr. Sam Owens
Whiplash
Jim
Aliens
Burke
Mad About You
Paul Buchman
An American comedian, actor and writer who became a television star co-creating and headlining the hit sitcom 'Mad About You'. On film Paul Reiser is remembered as the slippery corporate weasel Carter Burke in James Cameron's 'Aliens' (1986), a rare early villain turn, and decades later as the sympathetic music promoter in the acclaimed drama 'Whiplash' (2014). A best-selling author and stand-up comedian, the New York native built his appeal on wry, neurotic everyman humor, and has enjoyed a warm career resurgence in recent film and television roles.
An American comedian, actor and writer who became a television star co-creating and headlining the hit sitcom 'Mad About You'. On film Paul Reiser is remembered as the slippery corporate weasel Carter Burke in James Cameron's 'Aliens' (1986), a rare early villain turn, and decades later as the sympathetic music promoter in the acclaimed drama 'Whiplash' (2014). A best-selling author and stand-up comedian, the New York native built his appeal on wry, neurotic everyman humor, and has enjoyed a warm career resurgence in recent film and television roles.
Known for
Stranger Things
Dr. Sam Owens
Whiplash
Jim
Aliens
Burke
Mad About You
Paul Buchman
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The Boys
The Legend · 3 episodes
★ 8.4
2022–2026
TV
Long Story Short
Elliott (voice) · 10 episodes
★ 7.4
2025
TV
Paul Reiser: Life, Death & Rice Pudding
Self
★ 2.2
2024
Film
The Gutter
Angelo
★ 4.9
2024
Film
The Problem with People
Barry
★ 5.9
2024
Film
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Jeffrey
★ 6.6
2024
Film
Reboot
Gordon · 8 episodes
★ 6.5
2022
TV
Scenes from an Empty Church
The Dad
★ 3.0
2021
Film
Fatherhood
Paul
★ 7.5
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paul Reiser and where are they from?
Paul Reiser is 70 years old, born on March 30, 1956 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Paul Reiser?
Paul Reiser is best known for roles in Whiplash, Aliens, Beverly Hills Cop.
How many movies has Paul Reiser been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Paul Reiser has appeared in 38 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Paul Reiser's first movie?
The career of Paul Reiser began with Diner (1982).
What is Paul Reiser's most recent movie or series?
Paul Reiser's most recent release is Long Story Short, which premiered on August 22, 2025.
What TV shows has Paul Reiser appeared in?
On television, Paul Reiser has appeared in Stranger Things, The Boys, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Saturday Night Live.
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Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
1956-03-30 · New York City, New York, USA

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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