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, S ... tu 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.
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One Day at a Time
as Dr. Berkowitz
Episodes: 46
First Aired: Jan 06, 2017
The Goldbergs
as Principal Ball
Episodes: 44
First Aired: Sep 24, 2013
Californication
as Stu Beggs
Episodes: 30
First Aired: Aug 13, 2007
Silicon Valley
as Jack Barker
Episodes: 17
First Aired: Apr 06, 2014
Heroes
as Bob Bishop
Episodes: 14
First Aired: Sep 25, 2006
Archer
as Robert (voice)
Episodes: 11
First Aired: Sep 17, 2009
Big Time in Hollywood, Fl
as Alan Dolfe
Episodes: 10
First Aired: Mar 25, 2015
Deadwood
as Hugo Jarry
Episodes: 9
First Aired: Mar 21, 2004
Glee
as Sandy Ryerson
Episodes: 8
First Aired: May 19, 2009
Against the Grain
as Niles Hardeman
Episodes: 8
First Aired: Oct 01, 1993
Blue Skies
as Oak
Episodes: 8
First Aired: Sep 12, 1994
Justice League Action
as Professor Stein (voice)
Episodes: 8
First Aired: Dec 16, 2016
The Hotwives of Orlando
as Phil
Episodes: 7
First Aired: Jul 15, 2014
CSI: Miami
as Don Haffman
Episodes: 5
First Aired: Sep 23, 2002
The Mindy Project
as Marc Shulman
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Sep 25, 2012
Schooled
as Earl Ball
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Jan 09, 2019
Nobody Wants This
as Rabbi Cohen
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Sep 26, 2024
Frog and Toad
as Dragonfly (voice)
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Apr 27, 2023
Justified
as Jerry Barkley
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Mar 16, 2010
Seinfeld
as Tor Eckman
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jul 05, 1989
The New Adventures of Old Christine
as Principal James Merrow
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Mar 13, 2006
The Really Loud House
as Walter Phillipini
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Nov 03, 2022
Dicktown
as John’s Dad
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jul 09, 2020
A Whole New Ballgame
as Dr. Warner Brakefield
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jan 09, 1995
White Famous
as Stu Beggs
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Oct 15, 2017
That '70s Show
as Professor
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 23, 1998
Two Guys and a Girl
as Father Viteri
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 10, 1998
Falcon Crest
as Doctor
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Dec 04, 1981
Mad About You
as Principal Hocksacker
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 23, 1992
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Spencer Freiberg
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 06, 2000
The Closer
as James Bloom
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 13, 2005
Desperate Housewives
as Bud Penrod
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 03, 2004
L.A. Law
as Dr. Michael Segal
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 15, 1986
Ghost Whisperer
as Dr. Peltier
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 23, 2005
The Pretender
as Dr. Alan Trader
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 19, 1996
According to Jim
as Dr. Ted
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 03, 2001
King of the Hill
as Dr. Benson / Burt Halverstrom (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 12, 1997
Malcolm in the Middle
as Mr. Fisher
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 09, 2000
Knots Landing
as Steve Comiskey
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Dec 27, 1979
Roswell
as Julius Walters
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 06, 1999
Will & Grace
as Ned Weathers
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 21, 1998
Boston Legal
as Dr. Alvin Azinabinacroft
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 03, 2004
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Jim Halliwell
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 30, 2001
We Bare Bears
as Stephen ( voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 24, 2015
True Jackson, VP
as Lars Balthazar
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 08, 2008
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
as Principal Flutie
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 10, 1997
Complete Savages
as Mr. Frehley
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 24, 2004
Another Period
as Thomas Edison
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 23, 2015
Community
as Professor Peter Sheffield
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 17, 2009
Fuller House
as Mr. Gerald
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 26, 2016
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Len Dunkel
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 15, 2000
Dr. Ken
as Joe
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 02, 2015
Pound Puppies
as Mr. Geekman (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 10, 2010
Hercules
as Numericles (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 31, 1998
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Edwin Adelson
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 20, 1999
Minx
as Conrad Ross
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 17, 2022
Green Eggs and Ham
as Chad (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 08, 2019
The West Wing
as Dr. Max Milkman
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 22, 1999
Crazy like a Fox
as Hotel Clerk
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Dec 30, 1984
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
as Gil (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 02, 2000
Bad Internet
as James
Episodes: 1
First Aired: May 25, 2016
The Cool Kids
as Leonard
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 28, 2018
The Drew Carey Show
as Councilman
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 13, 1995
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
as Alex
Episodes: 1
First Aired: May 21, 1987
No Activity
as (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 11, 2017
ThunderCats Roar
as Driller (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 22, 2020
Friends with Better Lives
as Dr. Adleman
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 31, 2014
The Naked Truth
as Vincent Hartford
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 13, 1995
The Sarah Silverman Program.
as Bill Fantastimart
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 01, 2007
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Mr. Kayman
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 20, 1999
Suddenly Susan
as Dr. Gerken
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 19, 1996
Cafe Americain
as Roger Livingston
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 18, 1993
The Defenders
as Judge Gelineau
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 22, 2010
The Dead Zone
as Jim Pratt
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 16, 2002
Mr. Rhodes
Episodes: 19
First Aired: Sep 23, 1996
Dweebs
Episodes: 10
First Aired: Sep 22, 1995
Big Day
Episodes: 5
First Aired: Nov 28, 2006
John from Cincinnati
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Jun 10, 2007
Murder One
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Sep 20, 1995
Chicago Hope
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Sep 18, 1994
Alice
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 31, 1976
Reba
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 05, 2001
Designing Women
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 29, 1986
Night Stalker
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 29, 2005
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 18, 2006
227
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 14, 1985
Las Vegas
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 22, 2003
Any Day Now
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 18, 1998
Off Centre
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 14, 2001
The Practice
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 04, 1997
Cagney & Lacey
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 25, 1982
Oliver Beene
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 09, 2003
Kingpin
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 02, 2003
The Lone Gunmen
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 04, 2001
Raines
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 15, 2007
Married to the Kellys
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 03, 2003
Do Over
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 19, 2002
Baby Talk
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 08, 1991
Shannon's Deal
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 16, 1990
Harts of the West
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 25, 1993
Tony Awards
as Self - Nominee
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 01, 1956
Stars in the House
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 16, 2020
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