Paul Scheer
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Born Name:
Paul Christian Scheer
Born Date: January 31, 1976
Born Place: Huntington, New York
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Occupations: Comedian, actor, podcaster, writer, director, producer
Brief Biography: Paul Scheer is known for his scene-stealing roles on FX’s The League and Showtime’s Black Monday. A foundational member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, he has become a prolific multi-hyphenate, an award-winning podcaster, and a New York Times bestselling author.
Early Career and Sketch Comedy:
Scheer broke into comedy in 1998 by joining the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in New York City. He quickly established himself in the alt-comedy scene, co-creating and starring in the cult-favorite MTV sketch series Human Giant alongside Aziz Ansari and Rob Huebel. He later brought his absurd, high-energy comedic style to Adult Swim with the hit parody-action series NTSF:SD:SUV::.
Television and Film Success:
He is globally recognized for his television roles, most notably playing the clueless and hilariously eccentric plastic surgeon Andre Nowzick on FX’s fantasy football sitcom The League. His other major television credits include: Fresh Off the Boat (ABC) - Recurring as Mitch, Black Monday (Showtime) - Starring as Keith Shankar, Veep (HBO) - Recurring role, and Big City Greens (Disney) - Voice of Chip Whistler.
Podcasting:
Scheer is a titan in the comedy podcasting world. He is the co-host and co-creator of How Did This Get Made?—a massive, multi-award-winning comedy podcast where he, his wife June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas dissect famously bad movies. He also co-hosts Unspooled with film critic Amy Nicholson, analyzing the greatest movies of all time.
Authorship:
In May 2024, Scheer released his critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling memoir, Joyful Recollections of Trauma. The book explores his early life, offering a deeper and more vulnerable look at how a turbulent childhood shaped his entry into comedy and his path to adulthood.
Born Date: January 31, 1976
Born Place: Huntington, New York
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Comedian, actor, podcaster, writer, director, producer
Brief Biography: Paul Scheer is known for his scene-stealing roles on FX’s The League and Showtime’s Black Monday. A foundational member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, he has become a prolific multi-hyphenate, an award-winning podcaster, and a New York Times bestselling author.
Early Career and Sketch Comedy:
Scheer broke into comedy in 1998 by joining the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in New York City. He quickly established himself in the alt-comedy scene, co-creating and starring in the cult-favorite MTV sketch series Human Giant alongside Aziz Ansari and Rob Huebel. He later brought his absurd, high-energy comedic style to Adult Swim with the hit parody-action series NTSF:SD:SUV::.
Television and Film Success:
He is globally recognized for his television roles, most notably playing the clueless and hilariously eccentric plastic surgeon Andre Nowzick on FX’s fantasy football sitcom The League. His other major television credits include: Fresh Off the Boat (ABC) - Recurring as Mitch, Black Monday (Showtime) - Starring as Keith Shankar, Veep (HBO) - Recurring role, and Big City Greens (Disney) - Voice of Chip Whistler.
Podcasting:
Scheer is a titan in the comedy podcasting world. He is the co-host and co-creator of How Did This Get Made?—a massive, multi-award-winning comedy podcast where he, his wife June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas dissect famously bad movies. He also co-hosts Unspooled with film critic Amy Nicholson, analyzing the greatest movies of all time.
Authorship:
In May 2024, Scheer released his critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling memoir, Joyful Recollections of Trauma. The book explores his early life, offering a deeper and more vulnerable look at how a turbulent childhood shaped his entry into comedy and his path to adulthood.