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.
Born: May 30, 1951 (Age 73) in Dallas, Texas, USA
Streaming Sources for all Stephen Tobolowsky Movies & TV ShowsTitle | Rating | Job | Role(s) | Year |
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Movie | Actor | Sammy | 2000 | |
Movie | Actor | Dr. Lamott | 1992 | |
Movie | Actor | Max | 1991 | |
Movie | Actor | Townley | 1988 | |
Movie | Actor | Joe Weyburn | 1990 | |
Movie | Actor | Warren Singleton | 1992 | |
Movie | Actor | Jud Phillips | 1989 | |
Movie | Actor | Max Applewhite | 1994 | |
Movie | Actor | Mayor Bill Klepler | 1990 | |
Movie | Actor | Mr. Henkin | 1995 | |
Movie | Actor | Happy Chapman | 2004 | |
Movie | Actor | Eric Kluster | 1999 | |
Movie | Actor | Agent FBI Chuck Stupak | 1997 | |
Movie | Actor | Mitch Myerson | 1992 | |
Movie | Actor | Dr. Perkins | 2006 | |
Movie | Actor | Uncle Neil | 2001 | |
Movie | Actor | George Ruddy | 2004 | |
Movie | Actor | Mike Krakower | 1993 | |
Movie | Actor | Oliver Mintz | 1995 | |
Movie | Actor | Tom Bailey | 2002 | |
Movie | Actor | Mick | 2001 | |
Movie | Actor | Hugo | 1990 | |
Movie | Actor | Charles | 1992 | |
Movie | Actor | Jeweler | 1990 | |
Movie | Actor | Thomas 'Thom' Whitney | 1993 | |
Movie | Actor | McClaren | 1998 | |
Movie | Actor | Norbert Barrington | 2002 | |
Movie | Actor | Dr. Shaw | 2005 | |
Movie | Actor | Plumber | 2011 | |
Movie | Actor | Dewey Wise | 2000 | |
Movie | Actor | Uncle Ubb (voice) | 2012 | |
Movie | Actor | Ray | 2012 | |
Movie | Actor | Rick Harris | 1996 | |
Movie | Actor | Carl Venable | 2006 | |
Movie | Actor | Doc | 2000 | |
Movie | Actor | Barney | 1984 | |
Movie | Actor | Murray Mintz | 2003 | |
Movie | Actor | Dr. Werner Brandes | 1992 | |
Movie | Actor | Douglas McCarver | 2014 | |
Movie | Actor | Dr. Kendrick | 2009 | |
Movie | Actor | Andy | 2014 | |
Movie | Actor | Chief Hardaway | 2015 | |
Movie | Actor | Himself | 2015 | |
Movie | Actor | Bud | 2006 | |
Movie | Actor | Christopher Maynard | 1996 | |
Movie | Actor | Captain Gaine | 1999 | |
Movie | Actor | Father Lyons | 2016 | |
Movie | Actor | Dr. Hugh Akston | 2014 | |
Movie | Actor | Ranger Bob | 1992 | |
Movie | Actor | Principal Purdy (voice) | 2014 | |
Movie | Actor | Debate Judge | 2004 | |
Movie | Actor | Bando (voice) | 1996 | |
Movie | Actor | Charley | 2007 | |
Movie | Actor | Billy Narthax | 2003 | |
Movie | Actor | Mr. Bates | 2003 | |
Movie | Actor | Mr. Anderson | 1990 | |
Movie | Actor | Captain of the Guard | 1987 | |
Movie | Actor | Byron (segment: "Monument One") | 2016 | |
Movie | Actor | Wallace | 1992 | |
Movie | Actor | Reverend Weld | 2016 | |
Movie | Actor | Kirk | 1986 | |
Movie | Actor | Antonio | 1993 | |
Movie | Actor | Robert | 1976 | |
Movie | Actor | Carl | 2004 | |
Movie | Actor | Rick Lawler | 2012 | |
Movie | Actor | Mr. Phillips | 2018 | |
Movie | Actor | Tom Abernathy | 2005 | |
Movie | Actor | Pete | 1989 | |
Movie | Actor | District Attorney | 1989 | |
Movie | Actor | Mayor Paulson | 2018 | |
Movie | Actor | T.T. Riley | 2002 | |
Movie | Actor | The Abbot | ||
Movie | Actor | Dr. Berthram | 2019 | |
Movie | Actor | dr.james | 2007 | |
Movie | Actor | Mr. Tessman | 2019 | |
Movie | Actor | Lonnie Martin | 1996 | |
Movie | Actor | Pharmacist | 1988 | |
Movie | Actor | Frank Thomas (uncredited) | 2003 | |
Movie | Actor | District Attorney (uncredited) | 1993 | |
Movie | Actor | Dr. Javitz (uncredited) | 2002 | |
Movie | Actor | Dalrymple | 2006 | |
Movie | Actor | French deMille / Documentary Narrator | 1984 | |
Movie | Actor | Doc | 1998 | |
Movie | Actor | 2016 | ||
Movie | Actor | Bill Bardo | 1998 | |
Movie | Actor | Mike | 1994 | |
Movie | Actor | Bigmouth Executive / Forge (voice) | 2005 | |
Movie | Actor | Principal Sands | 2008 | |
Movie | Actor | Professor John Dobler | 2016 | |
Movie | Actor | Alan | 2014 | |
Movie | Actor | Warden Holliday | 1991 | |
Movie | Actor | Tabaqui (voice) | 1998 | |
Movie | Actor | Calculator (voice) | 1998 | |
Movie | Actor | Self | 2002 | |
Movie | Actor | Self | 2003 | |
Movie | Actor | Sal | 2008 | |
Movie | Actor | Andy Gunderson (voice) | 2017 | |
Movie | Actor | Ephraim | 2010 | |
Movie | Actor | Prosecuting Attorney | 1988 | |
Movie | Actor | Stephen Toronkowski / Blanche | 2024 | |
Movie | Actor | Ned | 2022 | |
Movie | Actor | Self | 2022 | |
Movie | Actor | Alan Davenport (voice) | 2010 | |
Movie | Actor | Ned Ryerson | 1993 | |
Movie | Actor | Self | 2023 | |
Movie | Actor | Self | 2006 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dragonfly (voice) 1 Episode | 2023 | |
Movie | Actor | Ned | 2023 | |
Movie | Actor | Max | 2011 | |
Movie | Actor | Dr. Divine | 2023 | |
Movie | Actor | Mr. Benedetto (uncredited) | 2023 | |
Movie | Actor | Trevor | 2000 | |
Movie | Actor | Abe Cohen | 2000 | |
Movie | Actor | Mr. Bates | 2025 | |
Movie | Actor | Father Joe (segment "Trevor") | 2010 | |
TV Show | Actor | 10 Episodes | 1995-1995 | |
TV Show | Actor | 19 Episodes | 1996-1997 | |
TV Show | Actor | 13 Episodes | 2000-2000 | |
TV Show | Actor | Phil 7 Episodes | 2014-2014 | |
Limited Series | Actor | Alan Dolfe 10 Episodes | 2015-2015 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Berkowitz 46 Episodes | 2017-2020 | |
TV Show | Actor | Professor Stein (voice) 8 Episodes | 2016-2018 | |
TV Show | Actor | Niles Hardeman 8 Episodes | 1993-1994 | |
TV Show | Actor | Oak 8 Episodes | 1994 | |
TV Show | Actor | Tor Eckman 2 Episodes | 1989-1998 | |
TV Show | Actor | Hugo Jarry 9 Episodes | 2004-2006 | |
TV Show | Actor | Sandy Ryerson 8 Episodes | 2009-2015 | |
TV Show | Actor | Don Haffman 5 Episodes | 2002-2012 | |
TV Show | Actor | Bob Bishop 14 Episodes | 2006-2010 | |
TV Show | Actor | Bud Penrod 1 Episode | 2004-2012 | |
TV Show | Actor | Mr. Frehley 1 Episode | 2004-2005 | |
TV Show | Actor | Mr. Fisher 1 Episode | 2000-2006 | |
TV Show | Actor | Steve Comiskey 1 Episode | 1979-1993 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2001-2002 | |
TV Show | Actor | Principal James Merrow 2 Episodes | 2006-2010 | |
TV Show | Actor | Ned Weathers 1 Episode | 1998-2020 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2007-2007 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2001-2001 | |
TV Show | Actor | 2 Episodes | 1994-2000 | |
TV Show | Actor | Professor 1 Episode | 1998-2006 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1981-1990 | |
TV Show | Actor | Councilman 1 Episode | 1995-2004 | |
TV Show | Actor | 5 Episodes | 2006-2007 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1976-1985 | |
TV Show | Actor | Mr. Gerald 1 Episode | 2016-2020 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2001-2007 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Michael Segal 1 Episode | 1986-1994 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1986-1993 | |
TV Show | Actor | 3 Episodes | 2007-2007 | |
TV Show | Actor | James Bloom 1 Episode | 2005-2012 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Peltier 1 Episode | 2005-2010 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2006-2007 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2005-2006 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Alan Trader 1 Episode | 1996-2000 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Ted 1 Episode | 2001-2009 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1985-1990 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Benson / Burt Halverstrom (voice) 1 Episode | 1997-2025 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2003-2008 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1997-2004 | |
TV Show | Actor | 3 Episodes | 1995-1997 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1998-2002 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1981-1988 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2003-2004 | |
TV Show | Actor | Jim Halliwell 1 Episode | 2001-2011 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Alvin Azinabinacroft 1 Episode | 2004-2008 | |
TV Show | Actor | Julius Walters 1 Episode | 1999-2002 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2003-2004 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1991-1992 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 2002-2003 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1990-1991 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1993-1994 | |
TV Show | Actor | Jerry Barkley 3 Episodes | 2010-2015 | |
TV Show | Actor | Professor Peter Sheffield 1 Episode | 2009-2015 | |
TV Show | Actor | Principal Ball 44 Episodes | 2013-2023 | |
TV Show | Actor | Stu Beggs 30 Episodes | 2007-2014 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Max Milkman 1 Episode | 1999-2006 | |
TV Show | Actor | Vincent Hartford 1 Episode | 1995-1998 | |
TV Show | Actor | Robert (voice) 11 Episodes | 2009-2023 | |
TV Show | Actor | Jack Barker 17 Episodes | 2014-2019 | |
TV Show | Actor | Stephen ( voice) 1 Episode | 2014-2019 | |
TV Show | Actor | Lars Balthazar 1 Episode | 2008-2011 | |
TV Show | Actor | Thomas Edison 1 Episode | 2013-2018 | |
TV Show | Actor | Len Dunkel 1 Episode | 2000-2024 | |
TV Show | Actor | Mr. Geekman (voice) 1 Episode | 2010-2013 | |
TV Show | Actor | Numericles (voice) 1 Episode | 1998-1999 | |
TV Show | Actor | Conrad Ross 1 Episode | 2022-2023 | |
TV Show | Actor | Chad (voice) 1 Episode | 2019-2022 | |
TV Show | Actor | Hotel Clerk 1 Episode | 1984-1986 | |
TV Show | Actor | Leonard 1 Episode | 2018-2019 | |
TV Show | Actor | Edwin Adelson 1 Episode | 1999 | |
TV Show | Actor | Spencer Freiberg 1 Episode | 2000-2015 | |
TV Show | Actor | Principal Hocksacker 1 Episode | 1992-2019 | |
TV Show | Actor | Father Viteri 1 Episode | 1998-2001 | |
TV Show | Actor | Marc Shulman 4 Episodes | 2012-2017 | |
TV Show | Actor | Joe 1 Episode | 2015-2017 | |
TV Show | Actor | Stu Beggs 2 Episodes | 2017-2017 | |
TV Show | Actor | Walter Phillipini 2 Episodes | 2022-2024 | |
TV Show | Actor | Self - Nominee 1 Episode | 1956 | |
TV Show | Actor | Mr. Kayman 1 Episode | 1999 | |
TV Show | Actor | Gil (voice) 1 Episode | 2000-2001 | |
TV Show | Actor | James 1 Episode | 2016-2016 | |
TV Show | Actor | Alex 1 Episode | 1987-1991 | |
TV Show | Actor | Self 1 Episode | 2020 | |
TV Show | Actor | (voice) 1 Episode | 2017-2021 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Adleman 1 Episode | 2014-2014 | |
TV Show | Actor | Driller (voice) 1 Episode | 2020-2020 | |
TV Show | Actor | Bill Fantastimart 1 Episode | 2007-2010 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Gerken 1 Episode | 1996-2000 | |
TV Show | Actor | Roger Livingston 1 Episode | 1993-1994 | |
TV Show | Actor | Rabbi Cohen 4 Episodes | 2024 | |
TV Show | Actor | Doctor 1 Episode | 1981-1990 | |
TV Show | Actor | Judge Gelineau 1 Episode | 2010-2011 | |
TV Show | Actor | Dr. Warner Brakefield 2 Episodes | 1995-1995 | |
Short Film | Actor | Father Joe | 1994 | |
Short Film | Actor | Neighbor | 2011 | |
Short Film | Actor | Himself | 2012 | |
Short Film | Actor | Sitcom Producer | 1990 | |
Short Film | Actor | Alan | 2008 | |
Movie | Actor | Mayor Tom Thompson | 2001 | |
Movie | Actor | Ed Turner | 2001 | |
Movie | Actor | Michael McCausland | 1999 | |
Movie | Actor | 2009 | ||
Movie | Actor | Taylor | 1996 | |
Movie | Actor | Darryl Horwath | 1989 | |
Movie | Actor | Tom (wraparound segments) | 2001 | |
Movie | Actor | Al Hentz | 1991 | |
Movie | Actor | Harry Evers | 2005 | |
Movie | Actor | Littlefield | 2006 | |
Movie | Actor | B.J. McQueen | 2000 | |
Movie | Actor | Defense Attorney | 1991 | |
Movie | Actor | Self - Interviewee | 2019 | |
Movie | Actor | Sergeant Phil Baranski | 1991 | |
Movie | Actor | Ron (voice) | 2013 | |
TV Show | Actor | Earl Ball 4 Episodes | 2019-2020 | |
Movie | Actor | TV Clerk | 1983 | |
Movie | Actor | Ron Sutton | 1991 | |
Movie | Actor | Doctor Timothy Brandon | 1990 | |
TV Special | Actor | Mr. Bentley | 2019 | |
TV Special | Actor | Creepy Rattlechains (voice) | 2019 | |
Limited Series | Actor | 1 Episode | 2003-2003 | |
TV Show | Actor | John’s Dad 2 Episodes | 2020-2022 | |
Movie | Writing | Writer, Executive Producer | 2015 | |
Movie | Writing | Writer | 1986 | |
Movie | Directing | Director, Writer | 1988 | |
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