Biography
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.
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Filmography
Freaks Part IIFilm · 2026 · Acting
Mary the WidowFilm · 2026 · as Ed
MimicsFilm · 2026 · as Melvin Reinhold
The Cowboy KillerFilm · 2026 · as God
WoodstockersFilm · 2026 · as Calvin
Freakier FridayFilm · 2025 · as Mr. Elton Bates
Haul Out the HalloweenFilm · 2025 · as Ned Broadhead
Thelma & Louise: Born to LiveFilm · 2025 · as Self
Nobody Wants ThisTV · 2024 · as Rabbi Cohen · 6 episodes
PoolmanFilm · 2024 · as Stephen Toronkowski / Blanche- Watching WalterFilm · 2024 · as Walter
Candy Cane LaneFilm · 2023 · as Mr. Benedetto (uncredited)
Frog and ToadTV · 2023 · as Dragonfly (voice) · 3 episodes
Haul Out the Holly: Lit UpFilm · 2023 · as Ned
Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in BluesFilm · 2023 · as Self
Love VirtuallyFilm · 2023 · as Dr. Divine
Haul Out the HollyFilm · 2022 · as Ned
Hollywood SignsFilm · 2022 · as Self
MinxTV · 2022 · as Conrad Ross · 1 episode
The Really Loud HouseTV · 2022 · as Walter Phillipini · 2 episodes
HacksTV · 2021 · as Henry Weeks · 1 episode
DicktownTV · 2020 · as John’s Dad · 2 episodes
Stars in the HouseTV · 2020 · as Self · 1 episode
ThunderCats RoarTV · 2020 · as Driller (voice) · 1 episode
Fantastic Mr. MurrayFilm · 2019 · as Self - Interviewee
FracturedFilm · 2019 · as Dr. Berthram
Green Eggs and HamTV · 2019 · as Chad (voice) · 1 episode
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"Film · 2019 · as Mr. Bentley
LonersFilm · 2019 · as Mr. Tessman
SchooledTV · 2019 · as Earl Ball · 4 episodes
The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-weenFilm · 2019 · as Creepy Rattlechains (voice)
Monsters at LargeFilm · 2018 · as Mr. Phillips
Strange NatureFilm · 2018 · as Mayor Paulson
The Cool KidsTV · 2018 · as Leonard · 1 episode
No ActivityTV · 2017 · as (voice) · 1 episode
One Day at a TimeTV · 2017 · as Dr. Berkowitz · 46 episodes
Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's ShowdownFilm · 2017 · as Andy Gunderson (voice)
White FamousTV · 2017 · as Stu Beggs · 2 episodes
Bad InternetTV · 2016 · as James · 1 episode
Fuller HouseTV · 2016 · as Mr. Gerald · 1 episode
Justice League ActionTV · 2016 · as Professor Stein (voice) · 8 episodes
MamaboyFilm · 2016 · as Reverend Weld
Six L.A. Love StoriesFilm · 2016 · as Professor John Dobler
The ConfirmationFilm · 2016 · as Father Lyons
Welcome to the Men's GroupFilm · 2016 · Acting
Where is Rocky II?Film · 2016 · as Byron (segment: "Monument One")
Another PeriodTV · 2015 · as Thomas Edison · 1 episode
Big Time in Hollywood, FlTV · 2015 · as Alan Dolfe · 10 episodes
Dr. KenTV · 2015 · as Joe · 1 episode
The BarberFilm · 2015 · as Chief Hardaway
The Primary InstinctFilm · 2015 · as Himself- The Primary InstinctFilm · 2015 · Writer
We Bare BearsTV · 2015 · as Stephen ( voice) · 1 episode
Atlas Shrugged: Part IIIFilm · 2014 · as Dr. Hugh Akston
Christian MingleFilm · 2014 · as Douglas McCarver
Friends with Better LivesTV · 2014 · as Dr. Adleman · 1 episode
Guys and Girls Can't Be FriendsFilm · 2014 · as Andy
Hello Ladies: The MovieFilm · 2014 · as Alan
Mr. Peabody & ShermanFilm · 2014 · as Principal Purdy (voice)
Silicon ValleyTV · 2014 · as Jack Barker · 17 episodes
The Hotwives of OrlandoTV · 2014 · as Phil · 7 episodes- The GoldbergsTV · 2013 · as Principal Ball · 43 episodes
Toy Story of Terror!Film · 2013 · as Ron (voice)
Pearblossom HwyFilm · 2012 · as Rick Lawler- Say It Ain't SoloFilm · 2012 · as Self
The Last RideFilm · 2012 · as Ray
The LoraxFilm · 2012 · as Uncle Ubb (voice)
The Mindy ProjectTV · 2012 · as Marc Shulman · 4 episodes
Hail MaryFilm · 2011 · Acting
Hard BreakersFilm · 2011 · as Max
MagnificatFilm · 2011 · as Neighbor
You May Not Kiss the BrideFilm · 2011 · as Plumber
Boys On Film 4: Protect Me From What I WantFilm · 2010 · as Father Joe (segment "Trevor")
BuriedFilm · 2010 · as Alan Davenport (voice)
JustifiedTV · 2010 · as Jerry Barkley · 3 episodes
Peep WorldFilm · 2010 · as Ephraim
Pound PuppiesTV · 2010 · as Mr. Geekman (voice) · 1 episode
The DefendersTV · 2010 · as Judge Gelineau · 1 episode
ArcherTV · 2009 · as Robert (voice) · 11 episodes
CommunityTV · 2009 · as Professor Peter Sheffield · 1 episode
GleeTV · 2009 · as Sandy Ryerson · 8 episodes
The Face is FamiliarFilm · 2009 · Acting
The Time Traveler's WifeFilm · 2009 · as Dr. Kendrick
Beethoven's Big BreakFilm · 2008 · as Sal
The Rainbow TribeFilm · 2008 · as Principal Sands
True Jackson, VPTV · 2008 · as Lars Balthazar · 1 episode
Waiting for YvetteFilm · 2008 · as Alan
Blind DatingFilm · 2007 · as Dr. Perkins
Boxboarders!Film · 2007 · as Dr. Stephen James
CalifornicationTV · 2007 · as Stu Beggs · 30 episodes
John from CincinnatiTV · 2007 · as Mark Lewinsky · 3 episodes
Loveless in Los AngelesFilm · 2007 · as Jon
RainesTV · 2007 · Acting · 1 episode
The Sarah Silverman ProgramTV · 2007 · as Bill Fantastimart · 1 episode
The Valley of LightFilm · 2007 · as Littlefield
Wild HogsFilm · 2007 · as Charley
Big DayTV · 2006 · Acting · 5 episodes
Failure to LaunchFilm · 2006 · as Bud
HeroesTV · 2006 · as Bob Bishop · 11 episodes
Promise Me TomorrowFilm · 2006 · as Carl Venable
Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday PartyFilm · 2006 · as Self
Studio 60 on the Sunset StripTV · 2006 · Acting · 1 episode
The New Adventures of Old ChristineTV · 2006 · as Principal James Merrow · 2 episodes
The Sasquatch GangFilm · 2006 · as Dalrymple
Ghost WhispererTV · 2005 · as Dr. Peltier · 1 episode
Living 'til the EndFilm · 2005 · as Dr. Shaw
McBride: The Doctor is Out...Really OutFilm · 2005 · as Harry Evers
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and FabulousFilm · 2005 · as Tom Abernathy
Night StalkerTV · 2005 · as Titus Berry · 1 episode
RobotsFilm · 2005 · as Bigmouth Executive / Forge (voice)
The CloserTV · 2005 · as James Bloom · 1 episode- The Five Keys to MasteryFilm · 2005 · as Self
Boston LegalTV · 2004 · as Dr. Alvin Azinabinacroft · 1 episode
Complete SavagesTV · 2004 · as Mr. Frehley · 1 episode
DeadwoodTV · 2004 · as Hugo Jarry · 9 episodes
Debating Robert LeeFilm · 2004 · as Debate Judge
Desperate HousewivesTV · 2004 · as Bud Penrod · 1 episode
EntourageTV · 2004 · as Mayor of Beverly Hills · 1 episode
GarfieldFilm · 2004 · as Happy Chapman
Little Black BookFilm · 2004 · as Carl
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!Film · 2004 · as George Ruddy
Frankie and Johnny Are MarriedFilm · 2003 · as Murray Mintz
Freaky FridayFilm · 2003 · as Mr. Bates
KingpinTV · 2003 · Acting · 1 episode
Las VegasTV · 2003 · as Donny Rollins · 1 episode
Married to the KellysTV · 2003 · as Henry Conway · 1 episode
National SecurityFilm · 2003 · as Billy Narthax
Oliver BeeneTV · 2003 · as Ringmaster Bob · 1 episode
Thelma & Louise: The Last JourneyFilm · 2003 · as Self
View from the TopFilm · 2003 · as Frank Thomas (uncredited)
CSI: MiamiTV · 2002 · as Don Haffman · 5 episodes
Do OverTV · 2002 · Acting · 1 episode
Groundhog Day: The Weight of TimeFilm · 2002 · as Self
Love LizaFilm · 2002 · as Tom Bailey
Par 6Film · 2002 · as T.T. Riley
RitualFilm · 2002 · as Dr. Javitz (uncredited)
The Country BearsFilm · 2002 · as Norbert Barrington
The Dead ZoneTV · 2002 · as Jim Pratt · 1 episode
According to JimTV · 2001 · as Dr. Ted · 1 episode
Black RiverFilm · 2001 · as Mayor Tom Thompson
Freddy Got FingeredFilm · 2001 · as Uncle Neil
Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV · 2001 · as Jim Halliwell · 1 episode
Off CentreTV · 2001 · Acting · 1 episode
On the EdgeFilm · 2001 · as Tom (wraparound segments)
RebaTV · 2001 · as Judge · 1 episode
The Day the World EndedFilm · 2001 · as Ed Turner
The Lone GunmenTV · 2001 · Acting · 1 episode
The Prime GigFilm · 2001 · as Mick
Alien Fury: Countdown to InvasionFilm · 2000 · as B.J. McQueen
Bossa NovaFilm · 2000 · as Trevor
Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandTV · 2000 · as Gil (voice) · 1 episode
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV · 2000 · as Spencer Freiberg · 1 episode
Curb Your EnthusiasmTV · 2000 · as Len Dunkel · 1 episode
Malcolm in the MiddleTV · 2000 · as Mr. Fisher · 1 episode
MementoFilm · 2000 · as Sammy
Sleep Easy, Hutch RimesFilm · 2000 · as Dewey Wise
Stanley's GigFilm · 2000 · as Abe Cohen
The OperatorFilm · 2000 · as Doc
Don't Look Under the BedFilm · 1999 · as Michael McCausland- Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV · 1999 · as Edwin Adelson · 1 episode
One Man's HeroFilm · 1999 · as Captain Gaine
RoswellTV · 1999 · as Julius Walters · 1 episode
SnoopsTV · 1999 · as Michael Bench · 3 episodes
The InsiderFilm · 1999 · as Eric Kluster
The West WingTV · 1999 · as Dr. Max Milkman · 1 episode
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, BurnFilm · 1998 · as Bill Bardo
Any Day NowTV · 1998 · Acting · 1 episode
Around the FireFilm · 1998 · as Doc
Black DogFilm · 1998 · as McClaren
HerculesTV · 1998 · as Numericles (voice) · 1 episode
That '70s ShowTV · 1998 · as Professor · 1 episode
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to MarsFilm · 1998 · as Calculator (voice)
The Jungle Book: Mowgli's StoryFilm · 1998 · as Tabaqui (voice)
Two Guys and a GirlTV · 1998 · as Father Viteri · 1 episode
Will & GraceTV · 1998 · as Ned Weathers · 1 episode
King of the HillTV · 1997 · as Dr. Benson / Burt Halverstrom (voice) · 1 episode
Mr. MagooFilm · 1997 · as Agent FBI Chuck Stupak
The PracticeTV · 1997 · as Clyde Burrows · 1 episode
Arli$$TV · 1996 · as Craig Levitz · 1 episode
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoFilm · 1996 · as Bando (voice)
Mr. RhodesTV · 1996 · Acting · 19 episodes
Night VisitorsFilm · 1996 · as Taylor
Power 98Film · 1996 · as Rick Harris
Suddenly SusanTV · 1996 · as Dr. Gerken · 1 episode
The Curse of InfernoFilm · 1996 · as Lonnie Martin
The Glimmer ManFilm · 1996 · as Christopher Maynard
The PretenderTV · 1996 · as Dr. Alan Trader · 1 episode- A Whole New BallgameTV · 1995 · as Dr. Warner Brakefield · 2 episodes
Dr. Jekyll and Ms. HydeFilm · 1995 · as Oliver Mintz
DweebsTV · 1995 · as Karl · 10 episodes
Murder OneTV · 1995 · as Dr. Andross · 2 episodes
Murder in the FirstFilm · 1995 · as Mr. Henkin
The Drew Carey ShowTV · 1995 · as Councilman · 1 episode
The Home CourtTV · 1995 · as Jeffrey Solomon · 1 episode
The Naked TruthTV · 1995 · as Vincent Hartford · 1 episode- Blue SkiesTV · 1994 · as Oak · 8 episodes
Chicago HopeTV · 1994 · as Dr. Ted Joseph · 2 episodes
My Father the HeroFilm · 1994 · as Mike
Radioland MurdersFilm · 1994 · as Max Applewhite
TrevorFilm · 1994 · as Father Joe
Against the GrainTV · 1993 · as Niles Hardeman · 8 episodes- Cafe AmericainTV · 1993 · as Roger Livingston · 1 episode
Calendar GirlFilm · 1993 · as Antonio
Groundhog DayFilm · 1993 · as Ned
Harts of the WestTV · 1993 · Acting · 1 episode
Josh & S.A.M.Film · 1993 · as Thomas 'Thom' Whitney
The PickleFilm · 1993 · as Mike Krakower
Basic InstinctFilm · 1992 · as Dr. Lamott
HeroFilm · 1992 · as Wallace
Mad About YouTV · 1992 · as Principal Hocksacker · 1 episode
Memoirs of an Invisible ManFilm · 1992 · as Warren Singleton
Roadside ProphetsFilm · 1992 · as Ranger Bob
Single White FemaleFilm · 1992 · as Mitch Myerson
SneakersFilm · 1992 · as Dr. Werner Brandes
Where the Day Takes YouFilm · 1992 · as Charles
Baby TalkTV · 1991 · Acting · 1 episode
Deadly MedicineFilm · 1991 · as Ron Sutton
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned MobsterFilm · 1991 · as Sergeant Phil Baranski
TaggetFilm · 1991 · as Al Hentz
The Marla Hanson StoryFilm · 1991 · as Defense Attorney
Thelma & LouiseFilm · 1991 · as Max
To The Moon, AliceFilm · 1991 · as Sitcom Producer
WedlockFilm · 1991 · as Warden Holliday
Bird on a WireFilm · 1990 · as Joe Weyburn
Funny About LoveFilm · 1990 · as Hugo
Last Flight OutFilm · 1990 · as Doctor Timothy Brandon
Mirror MirrorFilm · 1990 · as Mr. Anderson
Shannon's DealTV · 1990 · Acting · 1 episode
The GriftersFilm · 1990 · as Jeweler
Welcome Home, Roxy CarmichaelFilm · 1990 · as Mayor Bill Klepler
Breaking InFilm · 1989 · as District Attorney
Great Balls of Fire!Film · 1989 · as Jud Phillips
In CountryFilm · 1989 · as Pete
Roe vs. WadeFilm · 1989 · as Darryl Horwath
SeinfeldTV · 1989 · as Tor Eckman · 1 episode- The SimpsonsTV · 1989 · as Merle (voice) · 1 episode
Checking OutFilm · 1988 · as Pharmacist
Mississippi BurningFilm · 1988 · as Townley
Two Idiots in HollywoodFilm · 1988 · as Prosecuting Attorney- Two Idiots in HollywoodFilm · 1988 · Director
- Two Idiots in HollywoodFilm · 1988 · Writer
SpaceballsFilm · 1987 · as Captain of the Guard
The Days and Nights of Molly DoddTV · 1987 · as Alex · 1 episode
Designing WomenTV · 1986 · Acting · 1 episode
L.A. LawTV · 1986 · as Michael Segal · 1 episode
Nobody's FoolFilm · 1986 · as Kirk
True StoriesFilm · 1986 · Writer
227TV · 1985 · Acting · 1 episode
Crazy like a FoxTV · 1984 · as Hotel Clerk · 1 episode
Swing ShiftFilm · 1984 · as French deMille / Documentary Narrator
The Philadelphia ExperimentFilm · 1984 · as Barney
Cocaine and Blue EyesFilm · 1983 · as TV Clerk
Cagney & LaceyTV · 1982 · Acting · 1 episode
Falcon CrestTV · 1981 · as Doctor · 1 episode
Knots LandingTV · 1979 · as Steve Comiskey · 1 episode
Keep My Grave OpenFilm · 1977 · as Robert
AliceTV · 1976 · Acting · 1 episode
Tony AwardsTV · 1956 · as Self - Nominee · 1 episode- American MenTV · as Sterling Moss · 1 episode
Butterfly in the TypewriterFilm · as The Abbot
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