Stephen Tobolowsky

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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.

Most Popular Stephen Tobolowsky Trailers

Total trailers found: 142

Garfield Trailer (2004)

10 June 2004

Garfield, the fat, lazy, lasagna lover, has everything a cat could want. But when Jon, in an effort to impress the Liz - the vet and an old high-school crush - adopts a dog named Odie and brings him home, Garfield gets the one thing he doesn't want.

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" Trailer (2019)

22 May 2019

Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."

Hello Ladies: The Movie Trailer (2014)

22 November 2014

When Stuart learns that his British ex-girlfriend is planning to visit Los Angeles with her husband, he sets out to impress them with his glamorous lifestyle, enlisting a Russian model he’s just met to play the role of his beautiful girlfriend.

Memento Trailer (2000)

11 October 2000

Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss.

Beethoven's Big Break Trailer (2008)

30 November 2008

Eddie, a struggling animal trainer and single dad suddenly finds himself the personal wrangler for a large and lovable St.

Swing Shift Trailer (1984)

13 April 1984

In 1941 America, Kay and her husband are happy enough until he enlists after Pearl Harbor. Against his wishes, she takes a job at the local aircraft plant where she meets Hazel, the singer from across the way.

My Father the Hero Trailer (1994)

04 February 1994

A teenage girl on vacation in the Bahamas with her divorced father tries to impress a potential boyfriend by saying that her father is actually her lover.

Robots Trailer (2005)

10 March 2005

Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries.

The Lorax Trailer (2012)

01 March 2012

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams.

Fractured Trailer (2019)

22 September 2019

Driving cross-country, Ray and his wife and daughter stop at a highway rest area where his daughter falls and breaks her arm.

Sneakers Trailer (1992)

09 September 1992

When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy.

The Confirmation Trailer (2016)

18 March 2016

A divorced father reconnects with his son when they track down a stolen toolbox over the course of a weekend.

Calendar Girl Trailer (1993)

03 September 1993

Three young men go on an end of the summer trip to Hollywood, California. Their quest: to fulfill the fantasy of meeting Marilyn Monroe.

Basic Instinct Trailer (1992)

20 March 1992

Catherine, a novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite, becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered -- a crime she had described in her latest story.

Where the Day Takes You Trailer (1992)

11 January 1992

King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The de facto leader of a group of teenage runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg.

Failure to Launch Trailer (2006)

10 March 2006

At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, an active dating life, and a great house - trouble is, he still lives with his parents, Al and Sue, who are not happy about it.

The Insider Trailer (1999)

28 October 1999

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.

McBride: The Doctor is Out...Really Out Trailer (2005)

12 June 2005

In this particular episode, McBride's client is double-crossed during a custody case by his psychiatrist.

Groundhog Day Trailer (1993)

11 February 1993

A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer, and his mawkish cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.

The Time Traveler's Wife Trailer (2009)

14 August 2009

Due to a genetic disorder, handsome librarian Henry DeTamble involuntarily zips through time, appearing at various moments in the life of his true love, the beautiful artist Clare Abshire.

Freaky Friday Trailer (2003)

05 August 2003

Mother and daughter bicker over everything -- what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older.

Hard Breakers Trailer (2011)

20 May 2011

Tired of the dating scene, Lindsay and Alexis take matters into their own hands, clubbing potential mates and dragging them back to their house.

Haul Out the Holly Trailer (2022)

26 November 2022

Emily arrives home, hoping to visit her parents, only to discover that they are leaving on a trip of their own.

Atlas Shrugged: Part III Trailer (2014)

12 September 2014

In a post-apocalyptic America, the iron fist of the totalitarian government seeks to crush one mysterious man named John Galt, who has the power and influence to change everything.

Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde Trailer (1995)

25 August 1995

A scientist creating perfumes inherits his great grandfather Dr. Jekyll's formula and decides to use modern technology to improve it.

The Barber Trailer (2015)

27 March 2015

Eugene is a small town barber, beloved by the local community, but hiding a deadly secret. John is hunting for a serial killer not to expose him but to learn the business! They form a twisted bond and turn the town upside down as Eugene teaches John to kill.

Christian Mingle Trailer (2014)

10 October 2014

A young, modern single woman enters the world of online dating looking for an instant soul mate.

Thelma & Louise Trailer (1991)

24 May 1991

Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances.

Monsters at Large Trailer (2018)

25 May 2018

Alex decides to end his kid brother's nightmares by forming a task force to take care of imaginary monsters.

Mr. Peabody & Sherman Trailer (2014)

07 February 2014

A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.

The Valley of Light Trailer (2007)

28 January 2007

The Valley of Light is a beautifully-filmed, sentimental movie of a young man's quest to make sense of his experiences and find new meaning in life.

Spaceballs Trailer (1987)

24 June 1987

When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue.

Breaking In Trailer (1989)

13 October 1989

Professional thief Ernie takes Mike on as an apprentice, but while Mike clearly has "larceny in his heart", it will take him a long time to get as good as Ernie.

Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey Trailer (2003)

04 February 2003

Nearly every major element of making the 1991 film Thelma & Louise is examined here from how the script was written to how Ridley Scott got involved, to how the big tanker explosion was pulled off.

Freakier Friday Trailer (2025)

06 August 2025

Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter.

The Prime Gig Trailer (2001)

24 April 2001

Pendelton "Penny" Wise is a smooth-talking con-artist who makes a living by scamming people with phoney travel comp vacations over the phone when, desperate for more fast cash, he's called to work for a shady, veteran con businessman, named Kelly Grant, in selling property for a gold mine over the phone, which takes a turn when Penny begins a relationship with Grant's mistress Caitlin, where Penny throws common sense and caution to the wind to woo her, while we wonder who is scamming who here.

Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown Trailer (2017)

14 February 2017

When the Scooby gang visits a dude ranch, they discover that it and the nearby town have been haunted by a ghostly cowboy, Dapper Jack, who fires real fire from his fire irons.

The Last Ride Trailer (2012)

22 June 2012

At the end of 1952, with the best years of his career behind him, country music legend Hank Williams hires a local kid to drive him through the Appalachian countryside for a pair of New Years shows in West Virginia and Ohio.

Trevor Trailer (1994)

20 January 1994

Upon hitting puberty, a high school boy realizes that he is homosexual and faces prejudice from his homophobic parents and friends.

The Marla Hanson Story Trailer (1991)

04 February 1991

Story of the model who was assaulted that left her face disfigured. It begins when she comes to New York City and would get work as a model.

Checking Out Trailer (1988)

26 October 1988

When his best friend dies of a heart attack, Ray Macklin becomes a man obsessed with his own mortality.

The Face is Familiar Trailer (2009)

08 June 2009

Get to know some of Hollywood's most talented character actors, who have supported leading roles in films for decades.

Strange Nature Trailer (2018)

22 September 2018

The first film to expose unsolved wildlife deformity outbreaks and where they may lead. Based on a true unsolved ecological mystery, thousands of hideously deformed frogs have turned up in the waters of Minnesota.

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous Trailer (2005)

11 March 2005

After her triumph at the Miss United States pageant, FBI agent Gracie Hart becomes an overnight sensation -- and the new "face of the FBI".

Single White Female Trailer (1992)

14 August 1992

Attractive Manhattanite Allison Jones has it all: a handsome beau, a rent-controlled apartment, and a promising career as a fashion designer.

Wild Hogs Trailer (2007)

02 March 2007

Restless and ready for an adventure, four suburban bikers leave the safety of their subdivision and head out on the open road.

Buried Trailer (2010)

24 September 2010

Paul is a U.S. truck driver working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin.

One Man's Hero Trailer (1999)

02 August 1999

One Man's Hero tells the little-known story of the "St. Patrick's Battalion" or "San Patricios," a group of mostly Irish and other immigrants of the Catholic faith who deserted to Mexico after encountering religious and ethnic prejudice in the U.

Peep World Trailer (2010)

15 September 2010

On the day of their Father's 70th birthday party, four siblings come to terms with the publication of a novel written by the youngest sibling, that exposes the family's most intimate secrets.

Pearblossom Hwy Trailer (2012)

24 December 2012

Friends Cory and Anna are drifting through life, struggling to find their place. Cory is sick of life in the desert and wants to be on a reality show so he can prove to his brother that he isn't a screw-up.

Murder in the First Trailer (1995)

20 January 1995

A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.

Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party Trailer (2006)

30 May 2006

In Stephen Tobolowsky’s Birthday Party film-makers Robert Brinkmann and Andrew Putschoegl follow Stephen on his birthday and document a performance he gives for the cameras and a group of friends, during which he tells stories about his experiences in Hollywood.

The Pickle Trailer (1993)

30 April 1993

Harry Stone always dreamed of making "The Great American Movie." Instead he made The Pickle - a teenage sci-fi flick about a flying cucumber.

The Primary Instinct Trailer (2015)

29 May 2015

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky has acted in over 200 TV shows and films over the past 40 years, possessing one of the most dazzlingly diverse filmographies on the planet.

The Day the World Ended Trailer (2001)

23 November 2001

A school psychologist investigates the death of a student's mother and finds the boy believes he is the son of an alien being.

The Curse of Inferno Trailer (1996)

30 December 1996

A rather dull minded bank robber suddenly suffers from a change of heart and decides to give the money back.

Mississippi Burning Trailer (1988)

08 December 1988

Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white.

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster Trailer (1991)

11 February 1991

A gangster who has commited all kinds of crimes is accused to have killed his wife. As he was not the murderer in this case Perry Mason intents to find the killer.

Hollywood Signs Trailer (2022)

08 September 2022

A documentary that celebrates autograph collecting, collectors, and our obsession with celebrities. It focuses on autograph dealing, the history of the autograph, autograph conventions, celebrities' point of view, and, of course, the folks whose lives revolve around autographs.

Memoirs of an Invisible Man Trailer (1992)

28 February 1992

After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope with his new life.