---
name: "Paul Scheer"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/paul-scheer"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "31 January 1976"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 3
average_fi1m_score: 75
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-09-17T08:46:56.584040+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Paul Scheer

Actor. Born 31 January 1976 in Huntington, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 31 January 1976, Huntington, New York, USA
- **Active:** 2006–present
- **Also known as:** Paul Christian Scheer
- **Average Fi1m score:** 75, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 86 (1), 2010s 74 (1), 2020s 64 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 75 to 74 across 3 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 2, Action 1, Drama 1, Thriller 1
- **Screen time:** 4 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $402m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Scheer, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7153461, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1179677/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/59843

## Coming up

- *Party Down* (2009-03-20), as Joel Munt — [page](https://film.one/tv/party-down.md)
- *Slice* (2018-09-10), as Jack — [page](https://film.one/film/slice.md)
- *Stop! That! Train!* (2026-06-12), as Male Passenger 1 — [page](https://film.one/film/stop-that-train.md)

## Streaming the US now

- **Tubi:** [*The Disaster Artist*](https://film.one/film/the-disaster-artist.md) (74)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Paul Christian Scheer (born 31 January 1976) is an American comedian, actor, writer and podcaster. He was born in Huntington, New York, attended St Anthony's High School there, and studied communication and education at New York University.

After graduating, Scheer began performing with the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York. He co-created and starred in the sketch series *Human Giant* and the comedy series *NTSF:SD:SUV::* and *The League*. His film roles include Raphael in *The Disaster Artist* (2017) and Jack in *Slice* (2018). He co-hosts the podcast *How Did This Get Made?* with his wife, actress June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, the-numbers.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

- *Twisters* (2024), Fi1m 64, as Airport Traffic Police — [page](https://film.one/film/twisters.md)
- *The Disaster Artist* (2017), Fi1m 74, as Raphael — [page](https://film.one/film/the-disaster-artist.md)
- *30 Rock* (2006), Fi1m 86, as Donny Lawson — [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md)

## Complete filmography (135)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *In The Middle Of Something* (2026), as Carl
- *Match Game 76: DCM '26* (2026), as Host
- *Stop! That! Train!* (2026), as Male Passenger 1 — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/film/stop-that-train.md)
- *Swiftie Dads* (2025), Director
- *The Scripted Muppet Caper* (2025), as Fozzie Bear
- *St. Denis Medical* (2024), series, as Ruben
- *The Gutter* (2024), as Crantley
- *Batman: Caped Crusader* (2024), series, as Aaron Cobblepot / Ronald Cobblepot (voice)
- *Twisters* (2024), as Airport Traffic Police — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/twisters.md)
- *Knuckles* (2024), series, as Gary Saint Claire III Esq.
- *Family Switch* (2023), as Steven
- *Krapopolis* (2023), series, as Eurynomos (voice)
- *History of the World: Part II* (2023), series, as Bot Seed Vendor
- *Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur* (2023), series, as Mr. Muzzler (voice)
- *Night Court* (2023), series, as Carnes
- *It's a Wonderful Binge* (2022), as Soup Anderson
- *The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!* (2022), as Leon (Banana Party) / Tenant (The Dreston) (voice)
- *1UP* (2022), as Paul Scheer
- *The Hostage* (2022), as Store Owner
- *The Afterparty* (2022), series, as Leonard Vurr
- *How It Ends* (2021), as Dave
- *Happily* (2021), as Val
- *Archenemy* (2020), as Krieg
- *Marvel's 616* (2020), series, Director
- *For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close* (2020), as The Rat
- *Emperor* (2020), as Duvane Henderson
- *Star Trek: Lower Decks* (2020), series, as Groundskeeper / Andarithio 'Andy' Billups / Starfleet Captain (voice), Andy Billups / Drookmani crewmember 1 (voice), Andy Billups / Addix's Species Bouncer (voice), Andarithio 'Andy' Billups (voice), Andarithio 'Andy' Billups / Addix / Caitian Storage-Unit Employee (voice)
- *Debbie & Doug Drop Acid in the Desert* (2019), as Michael Hodorowitz
- *Human Discoveries* (2019), series, as Ugg (voice)
- *Long Shot* (2019), as Wembley News Anchor #2
- *Balloon* (2019), as Officer Hart
- *Black Monday* (2019), series, as Keith Shankar
- *The Last Days of TJ Staggs* (2018), as TJ Staggs
- *Summer '03* (2018), as Ned Winkle
- *Slice* (2018), as Jack — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/film/slice.md)
- *A Message from the Future* (2018), Writer, Executive Producer
- *Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (2018), series, as Ben Sando (voice)
- *Big City Greens* (2018), series, as Chip Whistler (voice)
- *Best F(r)iends: Volume 2* (2018), as Malmo (Uncredited)
- *Stuck* (2018), as Cuthbert
- *Little Big Awesome* (2018), series, as Raymond the Cloud (voice)
- *Apple & Onion* (2018), series, as Hotdog / Soda Can / Painter on Ladder (voice), Hot Dog / Saltine / Soda Drink (voice), Hot Dog (voice)
- *A Futile and Stupid Gesture* (2018), as Paul Shaffer
- *Do You Want to See a Dead Body?* (2017), series, Acting
- *Future Man* (2017), series, as Paul
- *Big Mouth* (2017), series, as Kurt Bilzerian (voice)
- *Best F(r)iends: Volume 1* (2017), as Malmö
- *Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later* (2017), series, as Dave
- *Extravaganza* (2017), as Paul
- *The Real Bros of Simi Valley* (2017), series, as Dr. Pissing
- *The Disaster Artist* (2017), as Raphael — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-disaster-artist.md)
- *The Good Fight* (2017), series, as Matt Brittel
- *Drive Share* (2017), series, Executive Producer, Director, Creator
- *Nerdland* (2016), as Marvin Masterson (voice)
- *Bad Guys* (2016), Metal Lord (voice), Writer
- *Army of One* (2016), as Pickles
- *The Good Place* (2016), series, as Chuck
- *HarmonQuest* (2016), series, as Sensodyne
- *Party Legends* (2016), series, Acting
- *Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping* (2016), as Wolf Handler
- *Opening Night* (2016), as Ron
- *Filthy Preppy Teen$* (2016), series, Executive Producer, Creator
- *Party Over Here* (2016), series, Executive Producer
- *Bajillion Dollar Propertie$* (2016), series, as Reverend Coyne
- *Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie* (2016), as Roy Cohn
- *Daddy's Home* (2015), as The Whip (Arena Radio DJ)
- *The Comments* (2015), as Larry
- *Hell and Back* (2015), as Head Demon (voice)
- *Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer* (2015), Writer
- *The Hotwives of Las Vegas* (2015), series, as Vance Storm / Matty Green
- *Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp* (2015), series, as Dave
- *Another Period* (2015), series, as Pablo Picasso
- *Grace and Frankie* (2015), series, as Kyle
- *Fresh Off the Boat* (2015), series, as Mitch
- *Frank Pierre Presents: Pierre Resort & Casino* (2014), Writer, Executive Producer
- *The Hotwives of Orlando* (2014), series, as Matty Green
- *Jason Nash Is Married* (2014), as Bill Morrison
- *The Birthday Boys* (2013), series, Acting
- *The Goldbergs* (2013), series, as Garrison Whitby
- *Brooklyn Nine-Nine* (2013), series, as Devin Cathertaur
- *Hell Baby* (2013), as Ron
- *Clear History* (2013), as Friend at Dinner
- *OJ: The Musical* (2013), as Dr. Love
- *Rapture-Palooza* (2013), as Security Wraith
- *Paranormal Roommates* (2013), as Bigfoot
- *Ass Backwards* (2013), as Strip Club Owner
- *Swords, Knives, Very Sharp Objects and Cutlery* (2012), Creator
- *The NTSF: SD: SUV: HISS Infomercial* (2012), as Trent Hauser
- *The Greatest Event in Television History* (2012), series, as Protester, Trace Goron
- *Electric City* (2012), series, as Walter LaFong (voice)
- *Gravity Falls* (2012), series, as Gary (voice)
- *Burning Love* (2012), series, as Kip, Robby Z.
- *Piranha 3DD* (2012), as Andrew
- *Veep* (2012), series, as Stevie — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/veep.md)
- *Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters* (2011), as Rhino (voice)
- *Once Upon a Time* (2011), series, as Scarecrow (voice)
- *Whitney* (2011), series, as Phillip
- *NTSF:SD:SUV::* (2011), series, as Trent Hauser, Executive Producer, Creator
- *Happy Endings* (2011), series, as Avi
- *Workaholics* (2011), series, as Fest Manager
- *Odd Future Gets Signed* (2011), Acting
- *Traffic Light* (2011), series, as Glenn G.
- *Bob's Burgers* (2011), series, as Larry (voice)
- *Regular Show* (2010), series, as Cat Masterson (voice)
- *Piranha 3D* (2010), as Andrew
- *Adventure Time* (2010), series, as Toronto (voice)
- *Weird: The Al Yankovic Story* (2010), as Club MC
- *Infomercials* (2009), series, Trent Hauser, Native American, Writer
- *The League* (2009), series, Andre, Writer
- *Modern Family* (2009), series, as Store Manager — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-family.md)
- *Year One* (2009), as Bricklayer
- *Parks and Recreation* (2009), series, as Keef Slertner
- *Party Down* (2009), series, as Joel Munt — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-down.md)
- *Bride Wars* (2009), as Ricky Coo
- *Childrens Hospital* (2008), series, Sir Tinkle Button, Writer, Director
- *The Line* (2008), series, as The Spoiler
- *Meet Dave* (2008), as Lieutenant Kneecap
- *The Onion Movie* (2008), as Bates Computer Salesman Dirk
- *Yo Gabba Gabba!* (2007), series, Acting
- *Fat Guy Stuck in Internet* (2007), series, Acting
- *Watching the Detectives* (2007), as Know It All Customer
- *Human Giant* (2007), series, as Paul / Various, Producer, Creator
- *Raines* (2007), series, as Motel Clerk
- *The Sarah Silverman Program* (2007), series, as Producer
- *30 Rock* (2006), series, as Donny Lawson — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md)
- *School for Scoundrels* (2006), as Little Pete
- *Weekends at the D.L.* (2005), series, Acting
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as (voice)
- *McEnroe* (2004), series, Acting
- *Crossballs: The Debate Show* (2004), series, Acting
- *Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story* (2004), as Lenny Pear
- *Reno 911!* (2003), series, as Financial Advisor #3, Time Share Salesman, HMO Advisor #3
- *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000), series, as Frank — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/curb-your-enthusiasm.md)
- *Upright Citizens Brigade* (1998), series, as Ron
- *DINKS*, series, as Josh, Executive Producer

## Gallery

- ![Course of the Force 2012 - Paul Scheer, Zachari Levi and the Make A Wish kids](https://film.one/media/person/95165/gallery-4f6ab1cc4556.jpg) Course of the Force 2012 - Paul Scheer, Zachari Levi and the Make A Wish kids — The Conmunity -  Pop Culture Geek from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Course_of_the_Force_2012_-_Paul_Scheer%2C_Zachari_Levi_and_the_Make_A_Wish_kids_%2813971373927%29.jpg/1280px-Course_of_the_Force_2012_-_Paul_Scheer%2C_Zachari_Levi_and_the_Make_A_Wish_kids_%2813971373927%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Course of the Force 2012 - Paul Scheer being interviewed](https://film.one/media/person/95165/gallery-67037c8a9d00.jpg) Course of the Force 2012 - Paul Scheer being interviewed — The Conmunity -  Pop Culture Geek from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Course_of_the_Force_2012_-_Paul_Scheer_being_interviewed_%2814155225432%29.jpg/1280px-Course_of_the_Force_2012_-_Paul_Scheer_being_interviewed_%2814155225432%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Cameo by Paul Scheer at the premiere of Girl Most Likely, Toronto Film Festival 2012 He's not actually in the movie. The name of the movie changed from Imogene ](https://film.one/media/person/95165/gallery-3126e1a732e0.jpg) Cameo by Paul Scheer at the premiere of Girl Most Likely, Toronto Film Festival 2012 He's not actually in the movie. The name of the movie changed from Imogene  — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Girl_Most_Likely_26_%288007981192%29.jpg/1280px-Girl_Most_Likely_26_%288007981192%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Jason Woliner & Paul Scheer of MTV's Human Giant (2007)](https://film.one/media/person/95165/gallery-195fc1bc83ee.jpg) Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Jason Woliner & Paul Scheer of MTV's Human Giant (2007) — Nate "Igor" Smith from Brooklyn, NY, USA - Drivenbyboredom.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Human-giant.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Paul Scheer](https://film.one/media/person/95165/gallery-a45926493e95.jpg) Paul Scheer — Image via TMDB
- ![Paul Scheer posing in Von Swank Studio (2015)](https://film.one/media/person/95165/gallery-c977406871ae.jpg) Paul Scheer posing in Von Swank Studio (2015) — Robyn Von Swank, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Paul_Scheer.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Paul Scheer speaking at the 2016 WonderCon, for "TV Guide Magazine's Fan Favorite Showrunners", at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.](https://film.one/media/person/95165/gallery-4930ceb701a4.jpg) Paul Scheer speaking at the 2016 WonderCon, for "TV Guide Magazine's Fan Favorite Showrunners", at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Paul_Scheer_%2826051164172%29.jpg/1280px-Paul_Scheer_%2826051164172%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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