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Paul Scheer

Actor

Paul Scheer

Born January 31, 1976 in Huntington, New York, USA56 films

Paul Christian Scheer was born in Huntington, New York, on January 31, 1976. He attended St. Anthony's High School in Huntington, and then went on to study communication and education at New York University.

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After graduating from NYU, Scheer began his comedy career with the Upright Citizens Brigade, a sketch comedy troupe based in New York City. He also began appearing in television and film roles, including a recurring role on the MTV sketch comedy series Human Giant.

In 2009, Scheer co-created and starred in the Adult Swim comedy series NTSF:SD:SUV::. The show ran for three seasons and was a critical and commercial success. Scheer also co-created and starred in the FX/FXX comedy series The League, which ran for seven seasons.

In addition to his television work, Scheer has also had a successful film career. He has appeared in films such as The Hangover, The Disaster Artist, and The Lego Movie 2. He is also a co-host of the popular podcast How Did This Get Made?, which discusses bad movies.

Scheer is married to actress June Diane Raphael, and they have two sons. He is a frequent collaborator with his wife and longtime friend Jason Mantzoukas.

Scheer is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall.

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Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
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Filmography

56 films as actor
  1. 2026In The Middle Of SomethingCarl
  2. 2026Match Game 76: DCM '26Host
  3. 2026Stop! That! Train!Male Passenger 1
  4. 2025The Scripted Muppet CaperFozzie Bear
  5. 2024The GutterCrantley
  6. 2024TwistersAirport Traffic Police
  7. 2023Family SwitchSteven
  8. 2022It's a Wonderful BingeSoup Anderson
  9. 2022The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!Leon (Banana Party) / Tenant (The Dreston) (voice)
  10. 20221UPPaul Scheer
  11. 2022The HostageStore Owner
  12. 2021How It EndsDave
  13. 2021HappilyVal
  14. 2020ArchenemyKrieg
  15. 2020EmperorDuvane Henderson
  16. 2019Debbie & Doug Drop Acid in the DesertMichael Hodorowitz
  17. 2019Long ShotWembley News Anchor #2
  18. 2019BalloonOfficer Hart
  19. 2018The Last Days of TJ StaggsTJ Staggs
  20. 2018Summer '03Ned Winkle
  21. 2018SliceJack
  22. 2018Best F(r)iends: Volume 2Malmo (Uncredited)
  23. 2018StuckCuthbert
  24. 2018A Futile and Stupid GesturePaul Shaffer
  25. 2017Best F(r)iends: Volume 1Malmö
  26. 2017ExtravaganzaPaul
  27. 2017The Disaster ArtistRaphael
  28. 2016NerdlandMarvin Masterson (voice)
  29. 2016Bad GuysMetal Lord (voice)
  30. 2016Army of OnePickles
  31. 2016Opening NightRon
  32. 2016Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingWolf Handler
  33. 2016Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The MovieRoy Cohn
  34. 2015Daddy's HomeThe Whip (Arena Radio DJ)
  35. 2015The CommentsLarry
  36. 2015Hell and BackHead Demon (voice)
  37. 2014Jason Nash Is MarriedBill Morrison
  38. 2013Hell BabyRon
  39. 2013Clear HistoryFriend at Dinner
  40. 2013OJ: The MusicalDr. Love
  41. 2013Rapture-PaloozaSecurity Wraith
  42. 2013Paranormal RoommatesBigfoot
  43. 2013Ass BackwardsStrip Club Owner
  44. 2012The NTSF: SD: SUV: HISS InfomercialTrent Hauser
  45. 2012Piranha 3DDAndrew
  46. 2011Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the MastersRhino (voice)
  47. 2011Odd Future Gets Signed
  48. 2010Piranha 3DAndrew
  49. 2010Weird: The Al Yankovic StoryClub MC
  50. 2009Year OneBricklayer
  51. 2009Bride WarsRicky Coo
  52. 2008Meet DaveLieutenant Kneecap
  53. 2008The Onion MovieBates Computer Salesman Dirk
  54. 2007Watching the DetectivesKnow It All Customer
  55. 2006School for ScoundrelsLittle Pete
  56. 2004Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes StoryLenny Pear