Stephen Tobolowsky
Actor, Escritor, Productor, Director, Compositor
30 de mayo de 1951 (74 years)
Stephen Harold Tobolowsky is an American character actor. He is known for film roles such as insurance agent Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day and amnesiac Sammy Jankis in Memento, as well as such television characters as Commissioner Hugo Jarry in Deadwood, Bob Bishop in Heroes, Sandy Ryerson in Glee, Stu Beggs in Californication and White Famous, "Action" Jack Barker in Silicon Valley, Dr. Leslie Berkowitz in One Day at a Time, Principal Earl Ball in The Goldbergs, and Dr. Schulman in The Mindy Project.
Tobolowsky was born on May 30, 1951, in Dallas, Texas. He studied geology at Southern Methodist University but switched to theater after being cast in a production of "The Crucible." He later attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with a degree in drama.
Tobolowsky began his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in films such as The Philadelphia Experiment (1984), Nobody's Fool (1986), and Spaceballs (1987). He also had a recurring role on the television series Seinfeld (1989-1998).
Tobolowsky's breakthrough role came in 1993, when he played Ned Ryerson in the comedy Groundhog Day. His performance in the film was critically acclaimed, and he has since become one of the most recognizable character actors in Hollywood.
Tobolowsky has continued to work steadily in film and television over the years. He has appeared in numerous other films, including Memento (2000), Mulholland Drive (2001), and The Informant! (2009). He has also had recurring roles on the television series Deadwood (2004-2006), Heroes (2006-2007), Californication (2007-2014), and Silicon Valley (2014-2019).
In addition to his acting career, Tobolowsky is also a writer and a podcaster. He has written two books, The Dangerous Animals Club (2002) and The Tobolowsky Files (2017). He also hosts the podcast The Tobolowsky Files, in which he tells stories about his life and career.
Tobolowsky was born on May 30, 1951, in Dallas, Texas. He studied geology at Southern Methodist University but switched to theater after being cast in a production of "The Crucible." He later attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with a degree in drama.
Tobolowsky began his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in films such as The Philadelphia Experiment (1984), Nobody's Fool (1986), and Spaceballs (1987). He also had a recurring role on the television series Seinfeld (1989-1998).
Tobolowsky's breakthrough role came in 1993, when he played Ned Ryerson in the comedy Groundhog Day. His performance in the film was critically acclaimed, and he has since become one of the most recognizable character actors in Hollywood.
Tobolowsky has continued to work steadily in film and television over the years. He has appeared in numerous other films, including Memento (2000), Mulholland Drive (2001), and The Informant! (2009). He has also had recurring roles on the television series Deadwood (2004-2006), Heroes (2006-2007), Californication (2007-2014), and Silicon Valley (2014-2019).
In addition to his acting career, Tobolowsky is also a writer and a podcaster. He has written two books, The Dangerous Animals Club (2002) and The Tobolowsky Files (2017). He also hosts the podcast The Tobolowsky Files, in which he tells stories about his life and career.
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Filmography
| 2026 | Mary the Widow · as Ed |
| 2025 | Mimics · as Melvin Reinhold |
| 2025 | Haul Out the Halloween · as Ned Broadhead |
| 2025 | Iron Man and His Awesome Friends · as Spencer Q Sweets |
| 2025 | Freakier Friday · as Mr. Elton Bates |
| 2024 | The Madness · as Don Sloss Sr. |
| 2024 | Nobody Wants This · as Rabbi Cohen |
| 2024 | Inventors · as Don Manning |
| 2023 | Poolman · as Stephen Toronkowski / Blanche |
| 2023 | Candy Cane Lane · as Mr. Benedetto (uncredited) |
| 2023 | Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up · as Ned |
| 2023 | Love Virtually · as Dr. DivineEn Plex |
| 2023 | Frog and Toad · as Dragonfly (voice) |
| 2022 | Haul Out the Holly · as Ned |
| 2022 | Lopez vs Lopez · as Sam Van Bryan |
| 2022 | The Really Loud House · as Walter Phillipini |
| 2022 | Minx · as Conrad Ross |
| 2022 | The Golden Years · as Donald |
| 2021 | Hacks (2021) · as Henry Weeks |
| 2020 | Animaniacs · as Local Dj |
| 2020 | Dicktown · as John’s Dad |
| 2020 | ThunderCats Roar · as Driller (voice) |
| 2019 | Green Eggs and Ham · as Chad (voice) |
| 2019 | Fractured · as Dr. Berthram |
| 2019 | The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-Ween · as Creepy Rattlechains (voice) |
| 2019 | Loners · as Mr. TessmanEn Plex |
| 2019 | |
| 2019 | Schooled · as Earl Ball |
| 2018 | The Cool Kids · as Leonard |
| 2018 | Strange Nature · as Mayor Paulson |
| 2018 | Monsters at Large · as Mr. Phillips |
| 2018 | The Goldbergs: 1990-Something · as Principal Ball |
| 2017 | No Activity (US) · as (voice) |
| 2017 | White Famous · as Stu BeggsEn Plex |
| 2017 | Justice League Action Shorts! · as Professor Stein |
| 2017 | Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown · as Andy Gunderson (voice) |
| 2017 | One Day at a Time (2017) · as Dr. Berkowitz |
| 2016 | Justice League Action · as Professor Stein (voice) |
| 2016 | Six LA Love Stories · as Professor John DoblerEn Plex |
| 2016 | Where Is Rocky II? · as Byron (segment: "monument One") |
| 2016 | Mamaboy · as Reverend Weld |
| 2016 | |
| 2016 | Bad Internet · as James |
| 2016 | The Confirmation · as Father Lyons |
| 2016 | Fuller House · as Mr. Gerald |
| 2015 | Guys and Girls Can't Be Friends · as Andy |
| 2015 | Dr. Ken · as Joe |
| 2015 | Blunt Talk · as Daniel Rudolph |
| 2015 | The Loud House · as Principal Huggins |
| 2015 | Hollywood Adventures · as Wronald Wright |
| 2015 | Grace and Frankie · as Allen |
| 2015 | Big Time in Hollywood, FL · as Alan Dolfe |
| 2014 | The Barber · as Chief Hardaway |
| 2014 | Hello Ladies: The Movie · as Alan |
| 2014 | We Bare Bears · as Stephen ( Voice) |
| 2014 | Christian Mingle · as Douglas Mccarver |
| 2014 | Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt? · as Dr. Hugh Akston |
| 2014 | The Hotwives of Orlando · as Phil |
| 2014 | Silicon Valley · as Jack Barker |
| 2014 | Friends with Better Lives · as Dr. Adleman |
| 2014 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman · as Principal Purdy (voice) |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror · as Ron (voice) |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs (2013) · as Principal Ball |
| 2013 | Another Period · as Thomas Edison |
| 2013 | Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell · as Anton Mcduffy |
| 2012 | Pearblossom Hwy · as Rick Lawler |
| 2012 | The Mindy Project · as Marc Shulman |
| 2012 | The Lorax · as Uncle Ubb (voice) |
| 2012 | Work It · as Dr. David Deutsch |
| 2011 | The Last Ride · as Ray |
| 2011 | Next Time on Lonny · as Dr. Grant |
| 2011 | You May Not Kiss the Bride · as PlumberEn Plex |
| 2011 | Glee Encore · as Sandy Ryerson |
| 2010 | Pound Puppies (2010) · as Mr. Geekman (voice) |
| 2010 | Buried · as Alan Davenport (voice)En Plex |
| 2010 | The Defenders (2010) · as Judge Gelineau |
| 2010 | Peep World · as Ephraim |
| 2010 | Boys on Film 4: Protect Me from What I Want · as Father Joe (segment "trevor") |
| 2010 | Justified · as Jerry Barkley |
| 2010 | Hard Breakers · as MaxEn Plex |
| 2009 | Archer (2009) · as Robert (voice) |
| 2009 | Community · as Professor Peter Sheffield |
| 2009 | The Time Traveler's Wife · as Dr. Kendrick |
| 2009 | |
| 2009 | Glee · as Sandy Ryerson |
| 2009 | He Likes Guys · as Alan (segment "waiting For Yvette") |
| 2009 | Glee: Director's Cut Pilot Episode · as Sandy Ryerson |
| 2009 | Glee Casting Session · as Sandy Ryerson |
| 2008 | Beethoven's Big Break · as Sal |
| 2008 | True Jackson, VP · as Lars Balthazar |
| 2008 | Rita Rocks · as Bill Bowman |
| 2008 | The Rainbow Tribe · as Principal Sands |
| 2007 | Californication · as Stu Beggs |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | Boxboarders! · as Dr.james |
| 2007 | Totally Baked · as Jesco Rollins (segment "american Farmer")En Plex |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs · as Charley |
| 2007 | The Sarah Silverman Program · as Bill Fantastimart |
| 2007 | Loveless in Los Angeles · as Jon |
| 2006 | The Valley of Light · as Littlefield |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | Heroes · as Bob Bishop |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | Blind Dating · as Dr. PerkinsEn Plex |
| 2006 | Love Hollywood Style · as Marty Greenbaum |
| 2006 | The New Adventures of Old Christine · as Principal James Merrow |
| 2006 | Failure to Launch · as Bud |
| 2006 | The Sasquatch Gang · as DalrympleEn Plex |
| 2006 | Promise Me Tomorrow · as Carl VenableEn Plex |
| 2005 | Living 'til the End · as Dr. Shaw |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer · as Dr. Peltier |
| 2005 | The Closer · as James Bloom |
| 2005 | McBride: The Doctor Is Out... Really Out · as Harry Evers |
| 2005 | Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous · as Tom Abernathy |
| 2005 | Robots · as Bigmouth Executive / Forge (voice) |
| 2005 | American Dragon: Jake Long · as Troll |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives · as Bud Penrod |
| 2004 | Boston Legal · as Dr. Alvin Azinabinacroft |
| 2004 | Complete Savages · as Mr. Frehley |
| 2004 | Debating Robert Lee · as Debate Judge |
| 2004 | Little Black Book · as Carl |
| 2004 | Entourage · as Mayor Of Beverly Hills |
| 2004 | Garfield: The Movie · as Happy Chapman |
| 2004 | Deadwood · as Hugo Jarry |
| 2004 | Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! · as George Ruddy |
| 2003 | Frankie and Johnny Are Married · as Murray Mintz |
| 2003 | Married to the Kellys · as Henry Conway |
| 2003 | It's All Relative · as Roy |
| 2003 | Las Vegas · as Donny Rollins |
| 2003 | Freaky Friday · as Mr. Bates |
| 2003 | View from the Top · as Frank Thomas (uncredited) |
| 2003 | Oliver Beene · as Ringmaster Bob |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | National Security · as Billy Narthax |
| 2002 | Love Liza · as Tom Bailey |
| 2002 | Adaptation. · as Ranger Steve Neely |
| 2002 | CSI: Miami · as Don Haffman |
| 2002 | |
| 2002 | Ritual · as Dr. Javitz (uncredited) |
| 2002 | The Country Bears · as Norbert Barrington |
| 2002 | The Dead Zone · as Jim PrattEn Plex |
| 2002 | Par 6 · as T.t. Riley |
| 2001 | The Day the World Ended · as Ed Turner |
| 2001 | |
| 2001 | Reba · as Judge |
| 2001 | According to Jim · as Dr. Ted |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent · as Jim Halliwell |
| 2001 | Dead Last · as Ghost DoctorEn Plex |
| 2001 | Black River · as Mayor Tom Thompson |
| 2001 | On the Edge · as Tom (wraparound Segments) |
| 2001 | Freddy Got Fingered · as Uncle Neil |
| 2001 | |
| 2001 | Lloyd in Space · as Cast |
| 2000 | Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes · as Dewey Wise |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm · as Len Dunkel |
| 2000 | Memento · as SammyEn Plex |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation · as Spencer Freiberg |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command · as Gil (voice) |
| 2000 | That's Life · as Study Advisor Roger Robinson |
| 2000 | Bull · as Mr. Siegel |
| 2000 | Manhattan, AZ · as Dr. Bob |
| 2000 | Stanley's Gig · as Abe Cohen |
| 2000 | Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion · as B.j. Mcqueen |
| 2000 | Bossa Nova · as Trevor |
| 2000 | The Operator · as Doc |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle · as Mr. Fisher |
| 2000 | The Prime Gig · as Mick |
| 1999 | The Insider · as Eric Kluster |
| 1999 | Don't Look Under the Bed · as Michael Mccausland |
| 1999 | Roswell · as Julius Walters |
| 1999 | Snoops (1999) · as Michael Bench |
| 1999 | Odd Man Out · as Alan Carlson |
| 1999 | The West Wing · as Dr. Max Milkman |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit · as Edwin Adelson |
| 1999 | One Man's Hero · as Captain Gaine |
| 1998 | The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer · as Jubal Early |
| 1998 | Vengeance Unlimited · as Mayor Bob Laird |
| 1998 | The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story · as Tabaqui (voice) |
| 1998 | Around the Fire · as Doc |
| 1998 | Will & Grace · as Ned Weathers |
| 1998 | Hercules · as Numericles (voice) |
| 1998 | That '70s Show · as Professor |
| 1998 | |
| 1998 | The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars · as Calculator (voice) |
| 1998 | Black Dog · as Mcclaren |
| 1998 | Two Guys and a Girl · as Father Viteri |
| 1998 | The Closer (1998) · as Phil |
| 1997 | An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn · as Bill Bardo |
| 1997 | Mr. Magoo · as Agent Fbi Chuck Stupak |
| 1997 | Recess · as Sixth Grade Teacher |
| 1997 | The Practice · as Clyde Burrows |
| 1997 | King of the Hill · as Dr. Benson / Burt Halverstrom (voice) |
| 1997 | The Curse of Inferno · as Lonnie Martin |
| 1996 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Unaired Pilot · as Principal Flutie |
| 1996 | Night Visitors · as Taylor |
| 1996 | The Glimmer Man · as Christopher Maynard |
| 1996 | |
| 1996 | Suddenly Susan · as Dr. Gerken |
| 1996 | The Pretender · as Dr. Alan Trader |
| 1996 | Promised Land · as Fred Argyle |
| 1996 | Arli$$ · as Craig Levitz |
| 1996 | Power 98 · as Rick Harris |
| 1996 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco · as Bando (voice) |
| 1995 | |
| 1995 | Murder One · as Dr. Andross |
| 1995 | The Drew Carey Show · as CouncilmanEn Plex |
| 1995 | The Naked Truth · as Vincent Hartford |
| 1995 | Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde · as Oliver Mintz |
| 1995 | Murder in the First · as Mr. Henkin |
| 1995 | A Whole New Ballgame · as Dr. Warner Brakefield |
| 1994 | Life with Louie · as Eric Anderson |
| 1994 | Radioland Murders · as Max Applewhite |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope · as Ted Joseph |
| 1994 | My Father the Hero · as Mike |
| 1994 | Trevor · as Father Joe |
| 1993 | Josh and S.A.M. · as Thomas 'thom' Whitney |
| 1993 | Against the Grain · as Niles Hardeman |
| 1993 | |
| 1993 | Cafe Americain · as Roger Livingston |
| 1993 | Calendar Girl · as Antonio |
| 1993 | When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn · as Det. Keefe |
| 1993 | The Pickle · as Mike Krakower |
| 1993 | Groundhog Day · as Ned Ryerson |
| 1992 | Roadside Prophets · as Ranger Bob |
| 1992 | Hero · as Wallace |
| 1992 | Mad About You · as Principal Hocksacker |
| 1992 | Picket Fences · as Ben Sasha |
| 1992 | Sneakers · as Dr. Werner Brandes |
| 1992 | Where the Day Takes You · as Charles |
| 1992 | Single White Female · as Mitch Myerson |
| 1992 | Basic Instinct · as Dr. Lamott |
| 1992 | Memoirs of an Invisible Man · as Warren Singleton |
| 1991 | Civil Wars · as Eugene Paxton |
| 1991 | Deadly Medicine · as Ron Sutton |
| 1991 | Wedlock · as Warden Holliday |
| 1991 | Thelma & Louise · as Max |
| 1991 | The 63rd Annual Academy Awards · as Jeweler |
| 1991 | |
| 1991 | Tagget · as Al Hentz |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster · as Sergeant Phil Baranski |
| 1991 | The Marla Hanson Story · as Defense Attorney |
| 1990 | Mirror Mirror · as Mr. AndersonEn Plex |
| 1990 | Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael · as Mayor Bill KleplerEn Plex |
| 1990 | Funny About Love · as Hugo |
| 1990 | The Grifters · as Jeweler |
| 1990 | Last Flight Out · as Doctor Timothy Brandon |
| 1990 | Bird on a Wire · as Joe Weyburn |
| 1990 | |
| 1989 | The Simpsons · as Merle (voice) |
| 1989 | Breaking In · as District Attorney |
| 1989 | In Country · as Pete |
| 1989 | Seinfeld · as Tor Eckman |
| 1989 | Great Balls of Fire! · as Jud Phillips |
| 1989 | Roe vs. Wade · as Darryl Horwath |
| 1988 | Mississippi Burning · as TownleyEn Plex |
| 1988 | Checking Out · as Pharmacist |
| 1988 | Two Idiots in Hollywood · as Prosecuting AttorneyEn Plex |
| 1987 | Spaceballs · as Captain Of The Guard |
| 1987 | The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd · as Alex |
| 1987 | Ohara · as Sam Steinberg |
| 1986 | Nobody's Fool · as Kirk |
| 1986 | |
| 1986 | L.A. Law · as Michael Segal |
| 1985 | Stir Crazy · as Salesman |
| 1985 | |
| 1984 | Crazy Like A Fox · as Hotel ClerkEn Plex |
| 1984 | The Philadelphia Experiment · as BarneyEn Plex |
| 1984 | Swing Shift · as French Demille / Documentary Narrator |
| 1983 | Cocaine and Blue Eyes · as Tv Clerk |
| 1981 | Falcon Crest · as DoctorEn Plex |
| 1981 | |
| 1979 | Knots Landing · as Steve ComiskeyEn Plex |
| 1977 | Keep My Grave Open · as Robert |
| 1976 |
| 2025 | Thelma et Louise, un western féministe · as Self |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | Hollywood Signs · as Self |
| 2020 | The George Lucas Talk Show · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | Stars In The House · as Self |
| 2020 | The 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self |
| 2019 | Fantastic Mr. Murray · as Self - Interviewee |
| 2015 | The Primary Instinct · as Himself |
| 2013 | @midnight · as Self - Guest Appearance |
| 2012 | Home & Family · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Kevin Pollak's Chat Show · as Self |
| 2007 | Heroes Unmasked · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party · as Self |
| 2005 | The 5 Keys to Mastery · as Self |
| 2004 | Cheap Seats · as Self |
| 2002 | Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey · as Self |
| 2002 | The 56th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2000 | Hollywood Off Ramp · as Self - Guest |
| 1997 | Boys Life 2 · as Self (segment "trevor") |
| 1994 | Sidewalks Entertainment · as Self - Guest |
| 1952 | Today · as Self - Guest |
| 2015 | |
| 1988 | Two Idiots in HollywoodEn Plex |
| 1986 |
| 2015 | The Primary Instinct · as Executive Producer |
| 1988 | Two Idiots in HollywoodEn Plex |
| 1988 | Two Idiots in Hollywood · as ComposerEn Plex |