Paul Scheer
Scheer at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
Born	Paul Christian Scheer January 31, 1976(1976-01-31) (age 33) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actor Comedian Writer Producer
Years active	1995–present
Spouse(s)	June Diane Raphael
Website www.paulscheer.com

Paul Christian Scheer^[1] (born January 31, 1976) is an American actor, writer and comedian. He's best known for his work on the MTV sketch comedy series Human Giant, which he co-created and starred in with Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, and director Jason Woliner. He also has a recurring role on NBC's 30 Rock as Donny Lawson, the head page and is currently one of the stars of the new FX comedy The League.

[edit] Personal life

Scheer was born in New Hyde Park, New York. He graduated from the School of Education at New York University, where he majored in Communication and Education.

He currently resides in Los Angeles and married actress and writer June Diane Raphael in October 2009.

Paul frequently updates on his blog and Twitter account where he posts humorous observations and performing news.

[edit] Performing Biography

[edit] New York (1995-2005)

Scheer with fellow Respecto Montalban members

In 1995, Scheer became a member of New York City's longest running Off-Broadway comedy show, Chicago City Limits. As a member of their touring company Scheer extensively traveled throughout the United States as well as overseas.

In 1998, he joined the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York City where he performed Sketch and Improvisation with Respecto Montalban, winners of the 2003 ECNY Award for "Best Improv Show." The group included such members as Rob Riggle, Rob Huebel, Jack McBrayer and Dannah Feinglass. They performed their unique brand of long form improvisation to sold out crowds every Saturday night for over five years and even collaborated Adam McKay (director/writer of Anchorman) on a political sketch comedy show called "George Bush is a MotherF*cker".

In 2002 Scheer created/starred in "Automatic Vaudeville" at the Ars Nova Theater, which the Hollywood Reporter called "one of the top five shows in the country."

[edit] Los Angeles (2006-Present)

Scheer is a regular performer at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles (UCBTLA).

Every Wednesday at 9:30PM he performs FACEBOOK, an improvised show based on audience member's Facebook profiles. The show was named the "Best Improv Show" by Los Angeles Magazine and has been profiled on Good Morning America. Cast members include Rob Riggle and Rob Huebel as well as frequent guest Jack McBrayer.

Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month at 11PM Scheer co-hosts Crash Test with Human Giant Alum Rob Huebel. Los Angeles Magazine calls the show "Extremely Funny...Several thumbs up" and MetroMix proclaims "Sketch Comedy doesn't get much funnier."

Scheer also occasionally performs a two person improv show with Jack McBrayer his 30 Rock nemesis.

[edit] Career highlights

[edit] Human Giant

Human Giant's Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Jason Woliner & Paul Scheer in May 2007

Around the summer of 2005, Scheer began collaborating with fellow comedians Rob Huebel and Aziz Ansari as well as director Jason Woliner to make short films. The first series created by the group was "Shutterbugs", which followed Huebel and Ansari as cutthroat child talent agents. This was followed up by the "Illusionators", which starred Ansari and Scheer as Criss Angel-style goth magicians. In mid-2006, MTV greenlit a sketch series from the group which debuted April 5, 2007.

The show has completed two seasons. The status of a third season is unknown. In interviews, the group has mentioned that they were offered a third season by MTV but were unable to complete it due to Ansari's commitments to the new NBC show Parks and Recreation. However, the group has stated that MTV has left the door open for the group to complete a third season at a later date or to produce a special for the network.

In November 2008, The Hollywood Reporter noted the group is currently developing a feature film with Red Hour Films, the production company run by Ben Stiller and producer Stuart Cornfeld.

[edit] The League

From Variety^[2]

FX is getting serious about its comedy slate, giving series orders to two half-hour laffers. "The League" revolves around a group of longtime guy friends who participate in a fantasy football league.

Both skeins hail from FX’s inhouse FX Prods. banner. "League" has been picked up for six episodes;

Landgraf described "League" as a kind of suburban-set "Sex and the City" for men. The semi-improv show revolves around the lives of a group of college friends as they’re forced to take on more responsibilities as husbands and fathers.

Skein was created by the husband-and-wife duo of Jeff Schaffer ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") and Jackie Marcus Schaffer, who also exec produce. Ensemble cast includes Mark Duplass, Steve Rannazzisi, Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer and Jon Lajoie.

"League" is skedded to bow during football season this fall and will probably be paired with segs of "Sunny," which returns for its fifth season Sept. 17.

[edit] Accolades

In 2006, Variety named Scheer one of the "Top 10 Comics to Watch" and AP Magazine hailed him as one of their favorite comedians.

[edit] Damon, Carlton and a Polar Bear

[edit] Comic-Con

Scheer appeared during the 2009 Lost Comic-Con panel, waiting in line as part of the Q&A segment. Scheer presented his velvet painting, claiming he spent the last 6 months working on it. After naming his personal website DamonCarltonAndAPolarBear.com, named after his painting, Scheer handed the painting to Damon Lindelof.

[edit] Painting

Scheer sent a printed reproduction of his black velvet painting to two well-known bloggers, DocArzt and Peter Sciretta from SlashFilm, with an attached note.

Soon after, those two bloggers received a letter from "Ronie Midfew Arts", alerting them that Scheer was not authorized to create Lost-related artworks.

[edit] Website

[edit] Collaboration

Scheer was invited by Midfew for a meeting, during which the two of them, along with Damon and Carlton, agreed to collaborate in order to create an experience for the Lost fans prior to season 6. Scheer's website now presents 16 frames, with each painting being revealed after a series of clues is presented.

[edit] /Film Reports on ARG

• Part 1/film
• Part 2/film
• Part 3/film

[edit] Twitflix Controversy

Scheer, along with Mr. Show writer/performer Scott Aukerman and Human Giant co-stars Aziz Ansari & Rob Huebel, created controversy when they, using Twitter, live "tweeted" a midnight screening of the film Crank: High Voltage, in an event they called "Twitflix."^[3] Aukerman, Scheer and Huebel had previously done this during the first screening of Fast & Furious held in D-BOX seats.^[4] Harry Knowles from Ain't It Cool News wrote to them during the film, threatening them, upset with what they were doing. This was reported on several websites the next day.^[5][6]

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Selected Films

• Piranha 3-D (2010)
• Year One (2009)
• Bride Wars (2009)
• Meet Dave (2008)
• The Onion Movie (2008)
• School for Scoundrels (2006)
• Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story (2004)

[edit] Selected Television

• The Monkey Factory (2010)
• The League (2009)
• Parks and Recreation (2009, 2 episodes)
• The Sarah Silverman Program (2009, 1 episode)
• Reno 911! (2009, 3 episodes)
• 30 Rock (2009, 2 episodes)
• Yo Gabba Gabba (2009, 4 episodes)
• Fat Guy Stuck in Internet (2008, 1 episode)
• Human Giant (2007-2008)
• Raines (2007, 1 episode)
• Starveillance (2006)
• Best Week Ever (2004-2009)
• Crossballs (2004)
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2003-2006)
• Burly TV (2001)
• Upright Citizens Brigade (1998-2000, 6 episodes)

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Paul Scheer at the Internet Movie Database
• Paul Scheer Official Site
• MySpace profile
• Facebook profile
• Twitter Feed
• Flickr Feed
• Human Giant Home Page
• Artwork created by Scheer and presented at the Lost Panel at the San Diego Comic Con 2009

[edit] Interviews/Articles

• Interview at /Film.com
• Interview at LosAnjealous.com
• Interview at Gothamist.com
• Interview at Bloodydisgusting.com
• Interview at WickedInfo.com