Paul Scheer
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Paul Scheer | |
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| File:Paulscheer.jpg Paul Scheer at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater | |
| Born | January 31, 1976 (age 32) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Comedian Writer Producer |
| Website | www.paulscheer.com |
Paul Scheer (born 31 January 1976) is an American actor, producer and writer. He's best known for his work on the MTV sketch comedy series Human Giant, which he co-created and stars in with Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, and director Jason Woliner. He also can be seen on NBC's 30 Rock as Donny Lawson, the head page, and VH1's Best Week Ever and Nick Jr.'s Yo Gabba Gabba.
Scheer's films include the upcoming The Year One with Jack Black and Michael Cera (directed by Harold Ramis), and Bride Wars with Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson. He has also appeared in School for Scoundrels with Billy Bob Thornton, Meet Dave with Eddie Murphy, as well as The Onion Movie, and the 2004 SXSW Audience Award Winner Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story.
Scheer has appeared alongside Jeff Goldblum in the NBC drama Raines in addition to appearances on TBS' 10 Items or Less, "Reno 911", "Fat Guy Stuck in Internet" Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Today Show and Adult Swim's Fat Guy Stuck in Internet.
In 1995, Scheer became a member of New York City's longest running Off-Broadway comedy show, Chicago City Limits. Then in 1998, he joined the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York City where he performed Sketch and Improvisation with Respecto Montalban, winners of the 2003 ECNY Award for "Best Improv Show." Respecto finished their New York tenure with a six-month sold-out run of a political satire stage show directed by Adam McKay (director/writer of Anchorman). During that time, Scheer also created/starred in "Automatic Vaudeville" at the Ars Nova Theater, which the Hollywood Reporter called "one of the top five shows in the country."
Scheer is currently based in Los Angeles. He is a regular performer at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCBTLA), where he performs weekly in FACEBOOK, an improvised show based on audience member's profiles. The show was named the "Best Improv Show" by LA Magazine and has been profiled on Good Morning America.
In 2006, Variety named Scheer one of the "Top 10 Comics to Watch" and AP Magazine hailed as one of their favorite comedians. He frequently updates on his blog where he posts humorous observations and performing news.