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In addition to acting, Stephen co-wrote ''True Stories'', and wrote and directed ''Two Idiots in Hollywood'', based on his own play. He also directed ''A Host of Trouble'' in 2005. |
In addition to acting, Stephen co-wrote ''True Stories'', and wrote and directed ''Two Idiots in Hollywood'', based on his own play. He also directed ''A Host of Trouble'' in 2005. |
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Stephen appeared in "Garfield" with [[Breckin Meyer]], and the ABC sit-com "Big Day" with [[Nicholas D'Agosto]]. He also appeared in ''Blind Dating'' with [[Jayma Mays]], [[Sendhil Ramamurthy]], and [[Ossie Mair]], ''Sneakers'' with [[Michael Milhoan]], ''The New Adventures of Old Christine'' with [[Paula Newsome]], as well as on ''The Drew Carey Show'' with [[Ian Gomez]]. |
Stephen appeared in "Garfield" with [[Breckin Meyer]], and the ABC sit-com "Big Day" with [[Nicholas D'Agosto]]. He also appeared in ''Blind Dating'' with [[Jayma Mays]], [[Sendhil Ramamurthy]], and [[Ossie Mair]], ''Sneakers'' with [[Michael Milhoan]], ''The New Adventures of Old Christine'' with [[Paula Newsome]] (as fellow principals), as well as on ''The Drew Carey Show'' with [[Ian Gomez]]. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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Revision as of 00:16, 14 April 2009
| Stephen Tobolowsky | |
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| About | |
| Character | Bob Bishop |
| Date of birth | 30 May 1951 |
| Origin | Dallas, TX, USA |
| Gender |  |
| IMDb profile | |
Stephen Tobolowsky is the American film actor who portrays Bob Bishop.
About
Stephen has appeared in over 100 films and television shows and most recently John From Cincinnati, and a small part as the mayor in Entourage. Stephen is frequently recognized as the annoying insurance agent "Ned Ryerson" from the movie Groundhog Day, and the villain in "Garfield". Other memorable roles include "Hugo Jarry" in Deadwood, "Don Haffman" in CSI: Miami, "Donny" in Las Vegas, "Mr Bates" in Freaky Friday, "Mr. Bench" in Snoops, "Sammy" in Memento, "Dr. Andross" in Murder One, "Karl" in Dweebs, the Captain of the Guards in Spaceballs, Lois's boss in Malcolm in the Middle, the principal in The New Adventures of Old Christine, and the new age spiritual healer in the episode The Heart Attack from Seinfeld. Additionally, Stephen is the subject of the 2005 documentary, Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party.
In addition to acting, Stephen co-wrote True Stories, and wrote and directed Two Idiots in Hollywood, based on his own play. He also directed A Host of Trouble in 2005.
Stephen appeared in "Garfield" with Breckin Meyer, and the ABC sit-com "Big Day" with Nicholas D'Agosto. He also appeared in Blind Dating with Jayma Mays, Sendhil Ramamurthy, and Ossie Mair, Sneakers with Michael Milhoan, The New Adventures of Old Christine with Paula Newsome (as fellow principals), as well as on The Drew Carey Show with Ian Gomez.
Trivia
- Stephen was the lead singer in Stevie Ray Vaughan's first band.
- Stephen won a Tony for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his part in the 2002 version of Morning's at Seven.
External Links
- Interview with Stephen Tobolowsky at SideWalks TV, 1/29/2008