Actor · Director · Writer
David Paymer
David Paymer has worked on 86 movies and 91 TV shows, between 1974 and 2025. On Nahoko: 55 movies and 76 TV shows. Best known for Drag Me to Hell, Payback and The Hurricane.
- Born
- 30 August 1954 (72 years old)
- Birthplace
- Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA
- Also known as
- David Emmanuel Paymer
- Activities
- Actor · Director · Writer
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1974
- Education
- Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, University of Michigan
Known for
★ 6.6
Drag Me to Hell2009
★ 7.0
Payback1999
★ 7.6
The Hurricane1999
★ 6.2Rent/BuyThe Five-Year Engagement2012
★ 6.9Get Shorty1995
★ 7.3
Amistad1997
★ 7.5Quiz Show1994
★ 6.8Rent/BuyCity Slickers1991
★ 6.9
The American President1995
★ 6.4Rent/BuyIn Good Company2004
★ 7.3Searching for Bobby Fischer1993
★ 7.0Nixon1995
★ 5.7
Mighty Joe Young1998
★ 8.2
Dave2020
★ 6.5Where'd You Go, Bernadette2019
★ 6.2
City Hall1996
★ 6.7
Resurrecting the Champ2007
★ 7.0Rent/BuyHeart and Souls1993
★ 6.2Accident Man2018
★ 5.5Alex & Emma2003Where to watch
United States
103 of their 131 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
David Emmanuel Paymer (born August 30, 1954) is an American actor, comedian, and television director.
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1979
- Titles on Nahoko
- 55 movies and 76 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.3 IMDb
- Most voted
- Drag Me to Hell
- Box office
- $1.1B, led by City Slickers ($179M)
Awards and nominations
1 nomination
- 1993Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor · Mr. Saturday NightNominated
Source: Wikidata
Frequent collaborators
Billy Crystal2 titles together
Alfre Woodard2 titles together
Kyra Sedgwick2 titles together
Joan Allen2 titles together
Anthony Hopkins2 titles together
Dennis Quaid2 titles together
Peter Firth2 titles together
Deborah Kara Unger2 titles togetherFilmography 131
2025
- AdultsTV showTV show · as Sandy Adler · 1 episode★ 7.7
- All's FairTV showTV show · as Dr. Pollan · 1 episode★ 3.6
- Good American FamilyTV showTV show · as Dr. Lawrence · 3 episodes★ 6.8
2024
- St. Denis MedicalTV showTV show · as Bob · 1 episode★ 7.2
- Bad ShabbosMovieMovie · as Richard
★ 6.4
2023
- BookieTV showTV show · as Nathan · 1 episode
★ 7.5
2022
- MinxTV showTV show · as Myron · 1 episode★ 7.6
2020
- Star Trek: PicardTV showTV show · as Dr. Moritz Benayoun · 1 episode★ 7.5
- DaveTV showTV show · as Don · 11 episodes★ 8.2
- Horse GirlMovieMovie · as Doctor★ 6.0
- Bad TherapyMovieMovie · as Dr. Edward Kingsley★ 4.4
2019
- The Morning ShowTV showTV show · as Mr. Shoenfeld · 1 episode
★ 8.1 - Where'd You Go, BernadetteMovieMovie · as Jay Ross★ 6.5
- On Becoming a God in Central FloridaTV showTV show · as Buck Bridges · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.2
- The Sunlit NightMovieMovie · as Levi★ 6.1
2018
- Accident ManMovieMovie · as Milton★ 6.2
- The ConnersTV showTV show · as Gary · 1 episode
★ 5.9
2017
- The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselTV showTV show · as Harry Drake · 4 episodes
★ 8.6 - Room 104TV showTV show · as Robert · 1 episode★ 6.1
- LemonMovieMovie · as Dr. Gold★ 4.8
2016
- LuciferTV showTV show · Director★ 8.0
2014
- Jack Ryan: Shadow RecruitMovieMovie · as Dixon Lewis★ 6.2
- Two-Bit WaltzMovieMovie · as The Lawyer
★ 5.0
2013
- Brooklyn Nine-NineTV showTV show · as Dr. Frederick Tate · 1 episode★ 8.4
- MistressesTV showTV show · DirectorRent/Buy★ 7.1
2012
- The Five-Year EngagementMovieMovie · as Pete SolomonRent/Buy★ 6.2
- PerceptionTV showTV show · as Rueben Bauer · 4 episodes★ 7.5
- BunheadsTV showTV show · Director★ 7.6
2011
- Bad TeacherMovieMovie · as Doctor VogelRent/Buy★ 5.7
- Hart of DixieTV showTV show · Director★ 7.7
- Switched at BirthTV showTV show · Director · Writer★ 7.7
- Franklin & BashTV showTV show · Director★ 7.6
- TwixtMovieMovie · as Sam★ 4.8
2010
- No Ordinary FamilyTV showTV show · DirectorRent/Buy★ 6.9
- Life UnexpectedTV showTV show · Director★ 7.5
- HellcatsTV showTV show · Director
★ 6.7
2009
- Drag Me to HellMovieMovie · as Mr. Jacks★ 6.6
- The Good WifeTV showTV show · as Judge Richard Cuesta · 9 episodes★ 8.3
- Make It or Break ItTV showTV show · Director★ 7.5
- Men of a Certain AgeTV showTV show · Director★ 8.0
- Melrose PlaceTV showTV show · DirectorRent/Buy★ 6.0
2008
- The MentalistTV showTV show · as James "Jim" Panzer · Director · 1 episode★ 8.2
- 90210TV showTV show · Director★ 6.2
- RedbeltMovieMovie · as RichardRent/Buy★ 6.7
- PrivilegedTV showTV show · Director★ 6.8
2007
- Ocean's ThirteenMovieMovie · as The V.U.P.
★ 6.9 - Resurrecting the ChampMovieMovie · as Whitley★ 6.7
- October RoadTV showTV show · DirectorRent/Buy★ 7.4
2006
- Brothers & SistersTV showTV show · as Donald Dudley · Director · 4 episodes★ 7.5
- The UnitTV showTV show · Director★ 8.0
- What About BrianTV showTV show · DirectorRent/Buy★ 7.1
2005
- Grey's AnatomyTV showTV show · Director★ 7.6
- My Name Is EarlTV showTV show · as Clark Clark · 1 episode★ 7.8
- Ghost WhispererTV showTV show · as Adam Godfrey · 1 episode★ 6.5
- MediumTV showTV show · Director
★ 7.2 - Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm SchoolMovieMovie · as Rafael Horowitz★ 6.5
2004
- EntourageTV showTV show · as Sammy Kane · 1 episode★ 8.4
- In Good CompanyMovieMovie · as MortyRent/Buy★ 6.4
- SpartanMovieMovie · as TV News Anchor (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 6.5
- Jack & BobbyTV showTV show · Director★ 8.0
2003
- One Tree HillTV showTV show · Director★ 7.8
- Alex & EmmaMovieMovie · as John Shaw★ 5.5
2002
- Without a TraceTV showTV show · as Mr. Freedman · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.0
- EverwoodTV showTV show · Director★ 7.6
2001
- Justice LeagueTV showTV show · as Chancellor / Captain / Chancellor / Nomad (voice) · 1 episode★ 8.5
- FocusMovieMovie · as Mr. Finkelstein★ 6.7
- BartlebyMovieMovie · as The Boss★ 6.4
- Night VisionsTV showTV show · as Jim Osgoode (segment "Neighborhood Watch") · 1 episode★ 7.4
2000
- Gilmore GirlsTV showTV show · Director★ 8.2
- State and MainMovieMovie · as Marty Rossen★ 6.7
- BounceMovieMovie · as Prosecuting Attorney Mandel (uncredited)★ 5.8
- BaitMovieMovie · as Agent Wooly★ 5.7
- Static ShockTV showTV show · as Mason Andrews (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.4
1999
- PaybackMovieMovie · as Arthur Stegman★ 7.0
- The HurricaneMovieMovie · as Myron Bedlock★ 7.6
- Chill FactorMovieMovie · as Dr. Richard Long★ 5.3
- MumfordMovieMovie · as Dr. Ernest Delbanco★ 6.8
1998
- Mighty Joe YoungMovieMovie · as Harry Ruben★ 5.7
- The Wild ThornberrysTV showTV show · as Finch / Iguana / Male Rhinoceros Hornbill (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.6
- Godzilla: The SeriesTV showTV show · as Dean Whitehead (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.8
1997
- AmistadMovieMovie · as Secretary John Forsyth★ 7.3
- The New Batman AdventuresTV showTV show · as Frank (voice) · 1 episode★ 8.4
- Gang RelatedMovieMovie · as Elliot Goff★ 6.4
- The Sixth ManMovieMovie · as Coach Pederson
★ 5.7 - DavidTV showTV show · as Stephen Elroy · 1 episode★ 6.9
1996
- City HallMovieMovie · as Abe Goodman★ 6.2
- UnforgettableMovieMovie · as Curtis Avery★ 6.0
- CarpoolMovieMovie · as Daniel Miller★ 5.1
1995
- Get ShortyMovieMovie · as Leo Devoe★ 6.9
- The American PresidentMovieMovie · as Leon Kodak★ 6.9
- NixonMovieMovie · as Ron Ziegler★ 7.0
1994
- Quiz ShowMovieMovie · as Dan Enright★ 7.5
- City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's GoldMovieMovie · as Ira ShalowitzRent/Buy★ 5.6
1993
- Searching for Bobby FischerMovieMovie · as Kalev★ 7.3
- Heart and SoulsMovieMovie · as Hal the Bus DriverRent/Buy★ 7.0
1992
- The Larry Sanders ShowTV showTV show · as Norman Litkey · 7 episodes★ 8.5
- Mr. Saturday NightMovieMovie · as Stan★ 5.9
1991
- City SlickersMovieMovie · as Ira ShalowitzRent/Buy★ 6.8
- The CommishTV showTV show · as Arnie · 4 episodes★ 7.1
1990
- Crazy PeopleMovieMovie · as George★ 6.0
1989
- Tales from the CryptTV showTV show · as Andy Conway · 1 episode★ 8.0
- No Holds BarredMovieMovie · as Unger★ 4.4
1988
- Murphy BrownTV showTV show · as Dr. Bishop · 1 episode★ 7.0
1987
- No Way OutMovieMovie · as Technician★ 7.1
- 21 Jump StreetTV showTV show · as Mike Ferris · 1 episode★ 7.2
- Jake and the FatmanTV showTV show★ 6.4
1986
- Howard the DuckMovieMovie · as Larry, Scientist★ 4.8
- Night of the CreepsMovieMovie · as Young ScientistRent/Buy★ 6.7
- MatlockTV showTV show · as Lenny Marcus · 2 episodes★ 7.2
- L.A. LawTV showTV show · as Joey Paul · 1 episode★ 7.1
- It's Garry Shandling's Show.TV showTV show · as Richard Kimble · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.7
1985
- MoonlightingTV showTV show · as Camille's PR · 1 episode★ 7.6
- PerfectMovieMovie · as Managing Editor★ 4.8
1984
- Best DefenseMovieMovie · as Kurly★ 3.9
- Irreconcilable DifferencesMovieMovie · as Alan SluiserRent/Buy★ 5.8
1983
- Scarecrow and Mrs. KingTV showTV showRent/Buy★ 7.1
1982
- CheersTV showTV show · as Phil Schumacher · 3 episodes★ 8.0
- Airplane II: The SequelMovieMovie · as Court Photographer★ 6.2
- Family TiesTV showTV show · as Larry Harris · 2 episodes★ 7.3
- St. ElsewhereTV showTV show · as Mr. Bickle · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 8.0
- FameTV showTV show★ 7.1
1981
- Hill Street BluesTV showTV showRent/Buy★ 8.2
- Simon & SimonTV showTV show★ 7.1
- Cagney & LaceyTV showTV show · as Todd Feldberg · 11 episodes★ 6.9
1979
- The In-LawsMovieMovie · as Cabbie / Cab Driver★ 7.3
- Hart to HartTV showTV show★ 6.7
1978
- TaxiTV showTV show · as Ned · 1 episode★ 7.7
1977
- Lou GrantTV showTV show★ 7.3
1975
- The JeffersonsTV showTV show★ 7.5
- Barney MillerTV showTV show · as Felix Morrissey · 1 episode★ 8.3
1974
- Happy DaysTV showTV show★ 7.4
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2022
- Mr. Saturday NightMovieMovie · as Stan Yankleman
2019
- FanboyMovieMovie · as Angry Ice Cream Customer
2017
- There's... Johnny!TV showTV show · as Dr. Neuberger · 1 episode
2016
- Recovery RoadTV showTV show · Director
- The Pickle RecipeMovieMovie · as Uncle Morty
2007
- HeartlandTV showTV show · Director
- Side Order of LifeTV showTV show · Director
2006
- Checking OutMovieMovie · as Ted Applebaum
- Pepper DennisTV showTV show · Director
- WindfallTV showTV show · Director
2005
- Candor City HospitalMovieMovie · Director
- Crazy for LoveMovieMovie · as Max Sr.
- School of LifeMovieMovie · as Matt Warner
- Warm SpringsMovieMovie · as Louis Howe
2004
- Balto III: Wings of ChangeMovieMovie · as Mel (voice)
- Century CityTV showTV show · as Miller Sisto · 1 episode
2003
- Line of FireTV showTV show · as Jonah Malloy · 11 episodes
2002
- Joe and MaxMovieMovie · as Joe Jacobs
- RFKMovieMovie · as Dick Goodwin
- The Burial SocietyMovieMovie · as Morry Zimmer
2001
- The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of DonnieMovieMovie · as Male Rhinoceros Hornbill (voice)
2000
- Enemies of LaughterMovieMovie · as Paul
- For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval StoryMovieMovie · as Embassy interviewer
- From Where I SitMovieMovie · as Bob
- PartnersMovieMovie · as Bob
1999
- Dash and LillyMovieMovie · as Arthur Kober
1998
- Outside OzonaMovieMovie · as Alan Defaux
- The Lesser EvilMovieMovie · as George
1997
- Channel Umptee-3TV showTV show · as Sheldon S. Cargo (voice) · 13 episodes
- The Long Way HomeMovieMovie
1996
- Crime of the CenturyMovieMovie · as David Wilentz
1995
- Cagney & Lacey: Together AgainMovieMovie · as Deputy D.A. Feldberg
- Santo BugitoTV showTV show · as The Professor (voice) · 1 episode
1994
- Cagney & Lacey: The ReturnMovieMovie · as Deputy Dist. Atty. Feldberg
- In Search of Dr. SeussMovieMovie · as The Ad Man
1990
- Cop RockTV showTV show · as Louis Newman · 1 episode
- Glory DaysTV showTV show · as Mac Ten's Lawyer · 1 episode
- Sky HighMovieMovie · as Vic
1989
- Mancuso, F.B.I.TV showTV show
1988
- Rock 'N Roll MomMovieMovie · as Boris
- The Absent-Minded ProfessorMovieMovie · as Mr. Oliphant
1985
- Love, MaryMovieMovie · as David Lewis
1984
- Her Life as a ManMovieMovie · as Ted
1983
- Grace KellyMovieMovie · as Jay Kanter
1981
- Open All NightTV showTV show
- This House PossessedMovieMovie · as Pasternak