David Paymer

David Paymer: Biography in Details

Who Is David Paymer?

David Paymer is an American actor and television director. He is popularly known for portraying the role of Leo Devoe in the 1995 American gangster comedy film Get Shorty. Similarly, he is also known for his roles in City Slickers, Crazy People, and State and Main.

David Paymer- Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

David Paymer was born on August 30, 1954, in Oceanside, New York, U.S. His full name is David Emmanuel Paymer. He is 69 years old as of 2023. He holds an American nationality and his ethnicity is mixed. Similarly, his zodiac sign is Virgo.

Talking about his parents, he was born to Marvin Paymer (father) and Sylvia Paymer (mother). His father is a pianist and musical director whereas his mother is a travel agent. However, his parents parted ways in 1973.

Similarly, he has a brother named Steve Paymer. Speaking about his educational background, he received a Bachelor of Arts in theater and psychology from the University of Michigan.

David Paymer-Professional Life, Careers

Talking about his career, David Paymer has been active in the entertainment industry since 1979. He made his debut playing the role of a cab driver in the 1979 American action comedy film The In-Laws. Davide has appeared in more than 90 films till now.

Likewise, he has also worked in several popular television shows. He made his first television appearance in the American anthology television series ABC Afterschool Special which was aired on ABC from October 4, 1972, to January 23, 1997. Later he appeared in Taxi, Happy Days, L.A. Law, Cheers, and Ghost Whisperer.

Moreover, in 2010, he played the role of Dr. Stephen Elroy in  American crime drama television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit which was created by Dick Wolf for NBC. Similarly, he also shared the screen with Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, and Kathryn Morris in Resurrecting the Champ.

Furthermore, he also contributed his voice in several animated movies and series such as  Channel Umptee-3 and Balto 3: Wings of Change.

His other film credit includes:

• Two-Bit Waltz as The Lawyer
• The Pickle Recipe as Uncle Morty
• Lemon as Dr. Gold
• Accident Man as Milton
• The Sunlit Night as Levi
• Where’d You Go, Bernadette as Jay Ross

Similarly, he has also worked as a director in several television series such as Everwood, One Tree Hill, Jack & Bobby, Inconceivable and many more.

David Paymer-Net Worth, Salary

Talking about his earnings, David Paymer might have earned a good amount of money as a professional actor. However, there is no accurate info about his net worth and salary.

Rumors, Controversy

David Paymer has not been involved in controversy till now. He keeps his personal life private and has kept himself away from scandals and rumors. He ignores the activities that affect his career and image.

Body Features Height, Weight

This 69-year-old American actor stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches but his weight is unknown. Similarly, he has white hair and brown color eyes. The info about his other body measurements such as chest size, biceps size, dress size, and shoe size is under review.

Social Media

David Paymer is not active on social media. He does not have a Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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