Biography
He earned his first television series with the harmless "My Two Dads" (NBC, 1987-1990), but hit his stride as a performer, writer and producer with "Mad About You" (NBC, 1992-99). The savvy, extremely likable comedy teamed Reiser with Helen Hunt as married New Yorkers who navigated the joys and perils of adulthood while contending with a never-ending parade of eccentric friends and relatives. The show brought Reiser considerable fame and award …
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Career Milestones
| Founded Nuance Productions | ||
| Starred, co-created and produced the series "Mad About You"; also wrote theme song | ||
1977 | Began performing stand up at age 20 | |
1982 | Made feature acting debut in "Diner" | |
1983 | Made TV debut in the pilot for "Diner", reprising his role from the film | |
1983 | Made TV-movie debut with "Sunset Limousine" | |
1985 | Starred in busted ABC sitcom pilot "Just Married" | |
1987 | First HBO comedy special "Paul Reiser: Out On a Whim" | |
1987 | Made TV series debut with the sitcom, "My Two Dads" | |
1993 | Starred in dramatic TV-movie "The Tower" (Fox) | |
1995 | Played a divorced man coping with raising his daughter and dating in the film comedy "Bye, Bye Love" | |
1999 | Had supporting role in the Rob Reiner-directed feature "The Story of Us" | |
1999 | Signed development deal with Columbia TriStar Television | |
2002 | Starred in the Showtime movie "Strange Relations" | |
2005 | Wrote and starred in "The Thing About My Folks," which is based loosely on his life | |
Awards
1994 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Mad About You |
1994 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1994 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1995 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Mad About You |
1995 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1995 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1995 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1995 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1996 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Mad About You |
1996 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1996 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor For a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1996 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1996 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1997 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Mad About You |
1997 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1997 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1997 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1998 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1998 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |
1999 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in Mad About You |