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David Paymer
David Paymer is best known for Lucifer, Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. David Paymer was born on August 30, 1954. David Paymer is 72 years old (born August 30, 1954).
- Born
- August 30, 1954 (72 years old)
- Place of birth
- Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA
Biography
David Emmanuel Paymer (born August 30, 1954) is an American actor, comedian, and television director.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Good American FamilyDr. Lawrence
- 2025All's FairDr. Pollan
- 2025AdultsSandy Adler
- 2024St. Denis MedicalBob
- 2023BookieNathan
- 2022MinxMyron
- 2020DAVEDon
- 2020Star Trek: PicardDr. Moritz Benayoun
- 2019The Morning ShowMr. Shoenfeld
- 2019On Becoming a God in Central FloridaBuck Bridges
- 2018The ConnersGary
- 2017Room 104Robert
- 2017The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselHarry Drake
- 2017There's... Johnny!Dr. Neuberger
- 2016LuciferDirector
- 2016Recovery RoadDirector
- 2013Brooklyn Nine-NineDr. Frederick Tate
- 2013MistressesDirector
- 2012PerceptionRueben Bauer
- 2012BunheadsDirector
- 2011Switched at BirthDirector
- 2011Hart of DixieDirector
- 2011Franklin & BashDirector
- 2010Life UnexpectedDirector
- 2010HellcatsDirector
- 2010No Ordinary FamilyDirector
- 2009The Good WifeJudge Richard Cuesta
- 2009Men of a Certain AgeDirector
- 2009Make It or Break ItDirector
- 2009Melrose PlaceDirector
- 2008The MentalistJames "Jim" Panzer
- 200890210Director
- 2008PrivilegedDirector
- 2007October Road
- 2007Side Order of LifeDirector
- 2007HeartlandDirector
- 2006Brothers and SistersDonald Dudley
- 2006What About BrianDirector
- 2006Pepper DennisDirector
- 2006The UnitDirector
- 2006WindfallDirector
- 2005Ghost WhispererAdam Godfrey
- 2005My Name Is EarlClark Clark
- 2005MediumDirector
- 2005Grey's AnatomyDirector
- 2004Jack & Bobby
- 2004EntourageSammy Kane
- 2004Century CityMiller Sisto
- 2003Line of FireJonah Malloy
- 2003One Tree HillDirector
- 2002Without a TraceMr. Freedman
- 2002EverwoodDirector
- 2001Night VisionsJim Osgoode (segment "Neighborhood Watch")
- 2001Justice LeagueChancellor / Captain (voice)
- 2000Static ShockMason Andrews (voice)
- 2000Gilmore GirlsDirector
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitStephen Elroy
- 1998The Wild ThornberrysFinch / Iguana (voice)
- 1998Godzilla: The SeriesDean Whitehead (voice)
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1997The New Batman AdventuresFrank (voice)
- 1997Channel Umptee-3Sheldon S. Cargo (voice)
- 1995Santo BugitoThe Professor (voice)
- 1992The Larry Sanders ShowNorman Litkey
- 1991The Commish
- 1990Glory DaysMac Ten's Lawyer
- 1990Cop RockLouis Newman
- 1989Tales from the CryptAndy Conway
- 1989Mancuso, F.B.I.
- 1988Murphy BrownDr. Bishop
- 198721 Jump StreetMike Ferris
- 1987Jake and the Fatman
- 1986L.A. LawJoey Paul
- 1986MatlockLenny Marcus
- 1986DowntownCapt. David Kiner
- 1986It's Garry Shandling's ShowRichard Kimble
- 1985MoonlightingCamille's PR
- 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King
- 1982CheersPhil Schumacher
- 1982Family TiesLarry Harris
- 1982Fame
- 1982Cagney & LaceyTodd Feldberg
- 1982St. ElsewhereMr. Bickle
- 1981Simon & Simon
- 1981Hill Street Blues
- 1981Open All Night
- 1979Hart to Hart
- 1978TaxiNed
- 1977Lou Grant
- 1975The Jeffersons
- 1975Barney MillerFelix Morrissey
- 1974Happy Days
- 1953The OscarsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Paymer been in?
David Paymer is best known for Lucifer, Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
When was David Paymer born?
David Paymer was born on August 30, 1954. (Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA)
How old is David Paymer?
David Paymer is 72 years old (born August 30, 1954).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·