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name: "Steve Paymer"
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roles: ["Writer"]
born: "28 September 1951"
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updated: "2026-09-16T21:21:06.130540+00:00"
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# Steve Paymer

Writer. Born 28 September 1951 in United States.

## Details

- **Work:** Writer
- **Born:** 28 September 1951, United States

## Biography

Steve Paymer is an American actor, writer and producer. Born on 28 September 1951, he began his career in broadcast journalism before moving to Los Angeles to pursue screenwriting.

He wrote for series including *Roseanne* (two episodes in 1990) and served as co-producer and writer on *Mad About You*. Paymer later transitioned to acting, appearing in guest roles on *Will & Grace*, *The King of Queens*, *The Big Bang Theory* and others. He is the older brother of actor David Paymer.

*Sources: imdb.com, tvinsider.com, tvguide.com.*

## On Fi1m (1)

- *Roseanne* (1988), Fi1m 84, Writer — [page](https://film.one/tv/roseanne.md)

## Also known for

- *The Big Bang Theory* (2007), Judge J. Kirby
- *Everybody Hates Chris* (2005), Old Principal, Ralphie, Stamp Man
- *The King of Queens* (1998), Steve
- *Will & Grace* (1998), Steve
- *3rd Rock from the Sun* (1996), Mr. Spurndle
- *Hart of Dixie* (2011), Judge, Rabbi Paymer
- *Las Vegas* (2003), Ari Green
- *Mad About You* (1992), Dutch, Russell Bernard (voice)

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