Book Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser is an American actor, comedian and writer whose observational humor has entertained audiences across four-plus decades of stand-up, film and television. After honing his act in comedy clubs, he broke out in Barry Levinson's Diner (1982) as Modell, a role that put Hollywood on notice. He went on to play Detective Jeffrey Friedman in Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024), and the scheming Carter Burke in James Cameron's Aliens (1986). On television he starred in the sitcom My Two Dads (1987–90) before co-creating and starring in the hit NBC comedy Mad About You (1992–99) as Paul Buchman. Later generations know him as Jim Neiman in Whiplash (2014), Dr. Sam Owens in Netflix's Stranger Things, and Martin on The Kominsky Method. Reiser is also the author of the bestselling humor books Couplehood and Babyhood, and Comedy Central ranked him 77th on its list of the 100 greatest stand-ups. He brings a relatable, wry and effortlessly funny voice to any audience, drawing laughs from relationships, family and everyday life.