Paul Scheer
Biography
Paul Christian Scheer, born on January 31, 1976, in Huntington, New York, is a multifaceted comedian, actor, and writer. He completed his high school education at St. Anthony's High School before pursuing a degree in communication and education at New York University.
Following his graduation from NYU, Scheer embarked on a comedy journey with the Upright Citizens Brigade, a renowned sketch comedy group in New York City. His television presence quickly grew, highlighted by a recurring role on the MTV sketch series Human Giant.
In 2009, he co-created and starred in the cult-favorite Adult Swim series NTSF:SD:SUV::, which enjoyed three successful seasons. Scheer's impressive resume continued with his role as a co-creator and star of the FX/FXX series The League, which captivated audiences for seven seasons.
Beyond television, Scheer's filmography includes notable appearances in popular films such as The Hangover, The Disaster Artist, and The Lego Movie 2. He is also the co-host of the beloved podcast How Did This Get Made?, where he humorously critiques poorly made films.
Scheer is married to actress June Diane Raphael, and together they have two sons. He often collaborates with both his wife and his longtime friend, Jason Mantzoukas. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters), Scheer continues to leave a significant mark on the comedy scene.
Filmography
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Hell Baby
2013 • Ron
Ass Backwards
2013 • Strip Club Owner
It's a Wonderful Binge
2022 • Soup Anderson
1UP
2022
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023 • Self
Alone Up There
2012 • Self
Best F(r)iends: Volume 1
2017 • Malmö
OJ: The Musical
2013 • Dr. Love
Piranha 3DD
2012
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
2004 • Lenny Pear
Archenemy
2020 • Krieg
Twisters
2024
The Gutter
2024 • Crantley
The Last Blockbuster
2020 • Self
Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie
2016
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020 • The Rat
Happily
2021 • Val
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
2020
The Disaster Artist
2017 • Raphael
Emperor (2020)
2020 • Duvane Henderson
School for Scoundrels (2006)
2006
Summer '03
2018 • Ned Winkle