David PaymerNationality:
American Birthdate:
08/30/1954 Birthplace:
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biography
David Paymer, a droopy-eyed veteran of stage, screen and television, has made his career playing less-than-desirable politicos, businessmen and low-level professionals. After honing his chops in dinner theater and summer stock while attending the University of Michigan—where he double majored in Theater and Psychology—Paymer landed the role of Sonny Latieri in the national touring company of "Grease", which he later reprised on Broadway. As Sonny, he was seen on stage by producers who were casting the comedy feature "The In-Laws" (1979). The producers wanted an authentic New Yorker to play a
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milestones
Year
Milestone
Performed in dinner theater and summer stock during college
1976
Professional debut as Sonny Latieri in the national touring company of "Grease" (date approximate)
Joined the Broadway production of "Grease" with Patrick Swayze and Treat Williams
1979
Feature film debut as the cab driver in "The In-Laws"
Peformed and wrote stand-up comedy with his older brother, Steve, in Los Angeles at the Improv and the Comedy Store
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