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Heart and Souls (1993) -- Four guardian angels get a chance to redeem their past through the slimy banker they failed to guide in boyhood.
"The Good Wife" (2009): Season 1: Episode 6 -- As Alicia works with Will on the appeal of a death row inmate, she agrees to a conjugal visit with Peter in order to get information from him since her client was convicted under Peter's regime as state's attorney.
Payback (1999) -- Clip: Hey Porter
Night of the Creeps (1986) -- In 1959, a college couple see an object plummet to Earth. The boy accidentally swallows a space-slug that shoots out. In 1986, two freshmen roam the campus and stumble across the corpse of the boy who swallowed the space-slug. Once thawed out, the corpse comes to life.
Night of the Creeps (1986) -- In 1959, an alien experiment crashes to earth and infects a fraternity member. They freeze the body, but in the modern day, two geeks pledging a fraternity accidentally thaw the corpse, which proceeds to infect the campus with parasites that transform their hosts into killer zombies.

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Date of Birth:
30 August 1954, Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA more
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Mini Biography:
One of modern TV and moviedom's most sturdy and reliable character actors... more
Trivia:
Son of composer/pianist Marvin Paymer. more
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations more
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US TV Schedule:
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Filmography

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  1. "The Good Wife" .... Judge Richard Cuesta (2 episodes, 2009)
        - Conjugal (2009) TV episode .... Judge Richard Cuesta
        - Pilot (2009) TV episode .... Judge Richard Cuesta
  2. Drag Me to Hell (2009) .... Mr. Jacks
  3. "My Name Is Earl" .... Clark Clark (1 episode, 2008)
        - Monkeys Take a Bath (2008) TV episode .... Clark Clark
  4. Redbelt (2008) .... Richard
  5. "October Road." .... Dr. Doug Levy (1 episode, 2008)
        - Dancing Days Are Here Again (2008) TV episode .... Dr. Doug Levy
  6. Ocean's Thirteen (2007) .... The V.U.P.
    ... aka 13 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  7. "Brothers & Sisters" .... Donald Dudley (1 episode, 2007)
        - All in the Family (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Donald Dudley
  8. Resurrecting the Champ (2007) .... Whitley
  9. "Ghost Whisperer" .... Adam Godfrey / ... (1 episode, 2006)
        - A Grave Matter (2006) TV episode .... Adam Godfrey/Ghost
  10. "Entourage" .... Sammy Kane (1 episode, 2006)
        - I Wanna Be Sedated (2006) TV episode .... Sammy Kane
  11. "Into the West" (2005) TV mini-series .... Mr. Daniel Royer (unknown episodes)
  12. Checking Out (2005) .... Ted Applebaum
  13. Warm Springs (2005) (TV) .... Louis Howe
  14. My Suicidal Sweetheart (2005) .... Max, Sr.
    ... aka Crazy for Love (USA: new title)
    ... aka Max & Grace (USA: festival title)
  15. The Fix (2005) .... Lew Devlin
  16. School of Life (2005) (TV) .... Matt Warner
  17. Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2005) .... Rafael Horowitz
    ... aka Ballroom Dancing (Hong Kong: English title: short title)
  18. In Good Company (2004) .... Morty
  19. Balto III: Wings of Change (2004) (V) (voice) .... Mel
  20. "Jack & Bobby" .... Adam Chasen (2 episodes, 2004)
        - The Kindness of Strangers (2004) TV episode (uncredited) .... Adam Chasen
        - Pilot (2004) TV episode (uncredited) .... Adam Chasen
  21. "Line of Fire" .... Jonah Malloy (13 episodes, 2003-2004)
        - Eminence Front: Part 1 (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
        - Eminence Front: Part 2 (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
        - The Senator (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
        - Mother & Child Reunion (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
        - I'm Your Boogie Man (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
          (8 more)
  22. "Century City" .... Miller Sisto (1 episode, 2004)
        - Pilot (2004) TV episode .... Miller Sisto
  23. Capital City (2004) (TV)
  24. Spartan (2004) (uncredited) .... TV News Anchor
  25. Alex & Emma (2003) .... John Shaw
  26. Candor City Hospital (2003)
  27. The Burial Society (2002) .... Morry Zimmer
    ... aka Mis en boîte (Canada: French title)
  28. "Without a Trace" .... Mr. Freedman (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka W.A.T (USA: short title)
        - Birthday Boy (2002) TV episode .... Mr. Freedman
  29. RFK (2002) (TV) .... Dick Goodwin
  30. Joe and Max (2002) (TV) .... Joe Jacobs
    ... aka Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring (Germany)
  31. "Justice League" .... Chancellor (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka JL (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Justice League Unlimited (USA: third season title)
        - War World: Part 1 (2002) TV episode (voice) .... Chancellor
  32. Focus (2001/I) .... Mr. Finkelstein
  33. "Night Visions" .... Jim Osgoode (1 episode, 2001)
        - Neighborhood Watch (2001) TV episode .... Jim Osgoode
  34. Bartleby (2001) .... The Boss
  35. Destiny (2001) (TV)
  36. For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story (2000) (TV) .... Embassy interviewer
    ... aka The Arturo Sandoval Story (USA)
  37. Bounce (2000) (uncredited) .... Prosecuting Attorney Mandel
  38. Enemies of Laughter (2000) .... Paul Halpern
  39. Bait (2000) .... Agent Wooly
    ... aka Piégé (Canada: French title)
  40. State and Main (2000) .... Marty Rossen
    ... aka Séquences et conséquences (France)
  41. From Where I Sit (2000) (TV) .... Bob
  42. Partners (2000) (TV) .... Bob

  43. The Hurricane (1999) .... Myron Bedlock
  44. Mumford (1999) .... Dr. Ernest Delbanco
  45. Chill Factor (1999) .... Dr. Richard Long
  46. Dash and Lilly (1999) (TV) .... Arthur Kober, Lillian's Husband
  47. Payback (1999/I) .... Arthur Stegman
  48. Mighty Joe Young (1998) .... Harry Ruben
    ... aka Mighty Joe (UK)
  49. Outside Ozona (1998) .... Alan Defaux
  50. "The Wild Thornberrys" .... Finch, Iguanas (1 episode, 1998)
        - Eliza-cology (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Finch, Iguanas
  51. "Godzilla: The Series" (1 episode, 1998)
        - Talkin' Trash (1998) TV episode (voice)
  52. The Lesser Evil (1998) .... George
  53. "The New Batman Adventures" .... Frank (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka Batman: The Animated Series Volume Four (USA: DVD box title)
        - Torch Song (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Frank
  54. "The Larry Sanders Show" .... Norman Litkey (6 episodes, 1992-1998)
        - Flip (1998) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
        - The Interview (1998) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
        - The Roast (1997) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
        - Make a Wish (1997) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
        - The Mr. Sharon Stone Show (1994) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
          (1 more)
  55. Amistad (1997) .... Secretary Forsyth
  56. Gang Related (1997) .... Elliot Goff
    ... aka Criminal Intent (International: English title) (USA: working title)
  57. The Sixth Man (1997) .... Coach Pederson
    ... aka The 6th Man
  58. "Channel Umptee-3" (1997) TV series (voice) .... Sheldon S. Cargo
  59. "Santo Bugito" (1995) TV series .... Centipede / ... (unknown episodes, 1996)
  60. Crime of the Century (1996) (TV) .... David Wilentz
  61. Carpool (1996) .... Daniel Miller
  62. Unforgettable (1996) .... Curtis Avery
  63. City Hall (1996) .... Abe Goodman
  64. Nixon (1995) .... Ron Ziegler
  65. The American President (1995) .... Leon Kodak
  66. Get Shorty (1995) .... Leo Devoe
  67. Cagney & Lacey: Together Again (1995) (TV) .... Deputy D.A. Feldberg
  68. Cagney & Lacey: The Return (1994) (TV) .... Deputy Dist. Atty. Feldberg
  69. In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994) (TV) .... The Ad Man
  70. Quiz Show (1994) .... Dan Enright
  71. "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" (1 episode, 1994)
        - Joking the Chicken (1994) TV episode (voice)
  72. City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994) .... Ira Shalowitz
    ... aka City Slickers II (USA: short title)
    ... aka City Slickers: The Legend of Curly's Gold (UK)
  73. "Tales from the Crypt" .... Andy Conway (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
        - Two for the Show (1993) TV episode .... Andy Conway
  74. Heart and Souls (1993) .... Hal the Bus Driver
  75. Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) .... Kalev
    ... aka Innocent Moves
  76. Mr. Saturday Night (1992) .... Stan
  77. "The Commish" .... Arnie Metzger (1 episode, 1991)
        - Do You See What I See (1991) TV episode .... Arnie Metzger
  78. City Slickers (1991) .... Ira Shalowitz
  79. "Jake and the Fatman" (1 episode, 1991)
        - I'm Gonna Live Till I Die (1991) TV episode
  80. "Murphy Brown" .... Dr. Bishop (2 episodes, 1990-1991)
        - Hoarse Play (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Bishop
        - The Bitch's Back (1990) TV episode .... Dr. Bishop
  81. "Equal Justice" .... Stuey (1 episode, 1991)
        - Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) TV episode .... Stuey
  82. "Cop Rock" .... Homeless Man (1 episode, 1990)
        - Oli of Ol' Lay (1990) TV episode .... Homeless Man
  83. "Mancuso, FBI" .... Lloyd (1 episode, 1990)
        - Adamant Eve (1990) TV episode .... Lloyd
  84. Sunset Beat (1990) (TV)
  85. "Sunset Beat" (1 episode, 1990)
        - One Down, Four Up (1990) TV episode
  86. Crazy People (1990) .... George
  87. Sky High (1990) (TV)
  88. "L.A. Law" .... Joey Paul (1 episode, 1990)
        - Whatever Happened to Hannah? (1990) TV episode .... Joey Paul

  89. "Matlock" .... Lenny Marcus (1 episode, 1989)
        - The Prisoner: Part 1 (1989) TV episode .... Lenny Marcus
  90. No Holds Barred (1989) .... Unger
  91. "Hooperman" .... Leonard (1 episode, 1989)
        - The Sure Thing (1989) TV episode .... Leonard
  92. "Who's the Boss?" .... Jack (1 episode, 1988)
        - A Jack Story (1988) TV episode .... Jack
  93. The Absent-Minded Professor (1988) (TV) .... Mr. Oliphant
  94. "Simon & Simon" .... Brian Sadler (1 episode, 1988)
        - Ain't Gonna Get It from Me, Jack (1988) TV episode .... Brian Sadler
  95. "Cagney & Lacey" .... Todd Feldberg / ... (11 episodes, 1982-1988)
        - A Fair Shake: Part 1 (1988) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
        - Greed (1987) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
        - You've Come a Long Way, Baby (1987) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
        - Right to Remain Silent (1987) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
        - Divine Couriers (1987) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
          (6 more)
  96. "St. Elsewhere" .... Mr. Bickle (2 episodes, 1988)
        - Requiem for a Heavyweight (1988) TV episode .... Mr. Bickle
        - The Naked Civil Surgeon (1988) TV episode .... Mr. Bickle
  97. Rock 'n' Roll Mom (1988) (TV) .... Boris
  98. "It's Garry Shandling's Show." .... Richard Kimble (1 episode, 1987)
        - The Fugitive (1987) TV episode .... Richard Kimble
  99. "My Sister Sam" .... Bob (1 episode, 1987)
        - And They Said It Would Never Last (1987) TV episode .... Bob
  100. "Downtown" .... Capt. David Kiner (14 episodes, 1986-1987)
        - Episode #1.13 (1987) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
        - Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die (1986) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
        - Flowers (1986) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
        - Tracks of My Tears (1986) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
        - Goin' to California (1986) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
          (9 more)
  101. No Way Out (1987) .... Technician David
  102. "21 Jump Street" .... Mike Ferris (1 episode, 1987)
        - 16 Blown to 35 (1987) TV episode .... Mike Ferris
  103. "Rags to Riches" .... Arnie (1 episode, 1987)
        - Born to Ride (1987) TV episode .... Arnie
  104. Night of the Creeps (1986) .... Young Scientist
  105. Howard the Duck (1986) .... Larry, Scientist
    ... aka Howard: A New Breed of Hero (UK)
  106. "The Paper Chase" .... Myslesky (5 episodes, 1984-1986)
    ... aka The Paper Chase: The Fourth Year (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Paper Chase: The Graduation Year (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Paper Chase: The Second Year (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Paper Chase: The Third Year (USA: new title)
        - Suppressed Desires (1986) TV episode
        - Decisions: Part 1 (1985) TV episode
        - Decisions: Part 2 (1985) TV episode
        - War of the Wonks (1984) TV episode
        - Limits (1984) TV episode .... Myslesky
  107. "Cheers" .... Phil Schumacher / ... (3 episodes, 1985-1986)
        - Strange Bedfellows: Part 3 (1986) TV episode .... Phil Schumacher
        - Strange Bedfellows: Part 1 (1986) TV episode .... Phil Schumacher
        - King of the Hill (1985) TV episode .... Reporter
  108. "Moonlighting" .... Camille's PR (1 episode, 1986)
        - Camille (1986) TV episode .... Camille's PR
  109. Pleasures (1986) (TV) .... Stanley
  110. "Diff'rent Strokes" .... Mr. Wallace (2 episodes, 1986)
        - Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown (1986) TV episode .... Mr. Wallace
        - Arnold's Initiation (1986) TV episode .... Mr. Wallace
  111. Love, Mary (1985) (TV) .... David Lewis
  112. "Hardcastle and McCormick" .... Patrick Burke (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Yankee Clipper (1985) TV episode .... Patrick Burke
  113. Perfect (1985) .... Managing Editor
  114. "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" .... Dr. Fronan (1 episode, 1985)
        - DOA: Delirious on Arrival (1985) TV episode .... Dr. Fronan
  115. "Family Ties" .... Larry Harris (2 episodes, 1985)
        - Cold Storage (1985) TV episode .... Larry Harris
        - Oh, Donna (1985) TV episode .... Larry Harris
  116. Irreconcilable Differences (1984) .... Alan Sluiser
  117. Best Defense (1984) .... Kurly
    ... aka Best Defence (UK: poster title)
  118. Her Life as a Man (1984) (TV) .... Ted
  119. "Hill Street Blues" .... Attorney Michael Shapiro (1 episode, 1984)
        - The Other Side of Oneness (1984) TV episode .... Attorney Michael Shapiro
  120. "The Jeffersons" .... David (1 episode, 1983)
        - I Do, I Don't (1983) TV episode .... David
  121. Grace Kelly (1983) (TV) .... Jay Kanter
    ... aka The Grace Kelly Story (USA: video title)
  122. "The Powers of Matthew Star" .... Dr. Benson (1 episode, 1983)
        - Matthew Star D.O.A. (1983) TV episode .... Dr. Benson
  123. "Gloria" .... Robber (1 episode, 1983)
        - Gloria on the Couch (1983) TV episode .... Robber
  124. "The Greatest American Hero" .... The Gatekeeper (1 episode, 1983)
        - Wizards and Warlocks (1983) TV episode .... The Gatekeeper
  125. Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) .... Court Photographer
    ... aka Flying High II
    ... aka Flying High II: The Sequel (Australia)
  126. "Taxi" .... Director (1 episode, 1982)
        - Alex the Gofer (1982) TV episode .... Director
  127. "Fame" .... The Salesman (1 episode, 1982)
        - The Sell-Out (1982) TV episode .... The Salesman
  128. "Open All Night" .... Punker (1 episode, 1982)
        - Sitting Ducks (1982) TV episode .... Punker
  129. "Hart to Hart" .... Orderly (1 episode, 1981)
        - Hart of Darkness (1981) TV episode .... Orderly
  130. This House Possessed (1981) (TV) .... Pasternak
  131. "House Calls" .... Johnny Vance (1 episode, 1981)
        - No Balls, One Strike (1981) TV episode .... Johnny Vance
  132. "Happy Days" .... Dwayne (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka Happy Days Again (USA: syndication title)
        - If You Knew Rosa (1981) TV episode .... Dwayne
  133. "Lou Grant" .... Roy (1 episode, 1980)
        - Nightside (1980) TV episode .... Roy
  134. "Barney Miller" .... Felix Martin (1 episode, 1980)
        - Guns (1980) TV episode .... Felix Martin

  135. The In-Laws (1979) .... Cab Driver
  136. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Ralph (1 episode, 1979)
        - Make Believe Marriage (1979) TV episode .... Ralph
Director:
  1. "Make It or Break It" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Like Mother, Like Daughter, Like Supermodel (2009) TV episode
  2. "Privileged" (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
        - All About a Brand New You! (2009) TV episode
        - All About Confessions (2009) TV episode
        - All About Tough Love (2009) TV episode
        - All About the Power Position (2008) TV episode
  3. "Brothers & Sisters" (4 episodes, 2007-2009)
        - Lost and Found (2009) TV episode
        - Compromises (2008) TV episode
        - 36 Hours (2007) TV episode
        - All in the Family (2007) TV episode
  4. "Men of a Certain Age" (1 episode)
        - Powerless (????) TV episode
  5. "The Unit" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Inquisition (2008) TV episode
  6. "October Road." (4 episodes, 2007-2008)
        - Hat? No Hat? (2008) TV episode
        - Dancing Days Are Here Again (2008) TV episode
        - Once Around the Block (2007) TV episode
        - Forever Until Now (2007) TV episode
  7. "Side Order of Life" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Coming Out (2007) TV episode
  8. "Heartland" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Domino Effect (2007) TV episode
  9. "Gilmore Girls" (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka Gilmore Girls: Beginnings (USA: rerun title)
        - Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore? (2007) TV episode
  10. "What About Brian" (1 episode, 2007)
        - What About the Exes... (2007) TV episode
  11. "Windfall" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Crash Into You (2006) TV episode
  12. "Pepper Dennis" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Dennis, Bulgari, Big Losers at ACoRNS: Film at Eleven (2006) TV episode
  13. "Medium" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Knowing Her (2006) TV episode
  14. "One Tree Hill" (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
        - All Tomorrow's Parties (2006) TV episode
        - Let the Reigns Go Loose (2004) TV episode
  15. "Grey's Anatomy" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Break on Through (2006) TV episode
  16. "Everwood" (4 episodes, 2004-2005)
    ... aka Our New Life in Everwood (UK: new syndication title)
        - Pro Choice (2005) TV episode
        - Put on a Happy Face (2005) TV episode
        - Giving Up the Girl (2005) TV episode
        - Sick (2004) TV episode
  17. "Inconceivable" (1 episode)
        - Face Your Demon Semen (????) TV episode
  18. "Jack & Bobby" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Stand by Me (2005) TV episode
  19. Candor City Hospital (2003)
Self:
  1. Char·ac·ter: The Interviews (2010) (V) (post-production) .... Himself

  2. "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Paris Is My New BFF (2009) TV episode .... Himself

  3. The Long Way Home (1997) (voice)
  4. The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role & Co-Presenter: Best Short Film, Live Action
  5. Making 'Mr. Saturday Night' (1992) (V) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Paybacks Are a Bitch (2007) (V) .... Himself
  2. Payback: Straight Up - The Director's Cut (2006) (V) .... Arthur Stegman

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