Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer
Scheer in 2016
Born
Paul Christian Scheer

(1976-01-31) January 31, 1976 (age 48)
Huntington, New York, U.S.
Other namesTall John Scheer[1]
EducationNew York University (BA)
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • podcaster
  • writer
  • director
  • producer
Years active1998–present
Spouse
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(m. 2009)​
Children2
Websitewww.paulscheer.com

Paul Christian Scheer (born January 31, 1976) is an American comedian, actor, filmmaker, and podcaster.[2] Scheer is best known for his roles in FX/FXX's The League and Showtime's comedy series Black Monday. Scheer also co-created and starred in MTV's Human Giant and Adult Swim's series NTSF:SD:SUV::, and has had recurring roles on ABC's Fresh Off the Boat[3] and HBO's Veep.[4] He is also known for voicing Chip Whistler in Disney’s Big City Greens.

Away from his acting work, Scheer also co-hosts two film discussion podcasts: How Did This Get Made?, alongside his wife June Diane Raphael and longtime collaborator Jason Mantzoukas, and Unspooled with film critic Amy Nicholson.[5]

Scheer is the author of a memoir, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, which was published by HarperCollins in May 2024, and became a New York Times Bestseller.[6][7]

  1. ^ Bender, Brittney (July 2, 2022). "How Did This Get Made? Podcast Announces August 3rd Virtual Event". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Paul Scheer". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2008. Archived from the original on May 23, 2008. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 6, 2015). "Paul Scheer Boards 'Fresh Off The Boat', Megalyn Echikunwoke Lands 'The Following'". Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  4. ^ "The Dads of 'Veep' Know How to Keep the Spark Alive". May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  5. ^ "The Good, the Bad and the Godawful: Paul Scheer Takes on the Movies (in Podcast Form)". KQED. September 12, 2019. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "Joyful Recollections of Trauma". HarperCollins. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - June 9, 2024 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 19, 2024.