Paul Reiser Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Children, Facts, Biography

Paul Reiser Quick Info
Height5 ft 10 in
Weight82 kg
Date of Birth 30, 1956
Zodiac SignAries
SpousePaula Ravets

Paul Reiser has been known in Hollywood as an actor, comedian, writer, and musician for several decades. He attained worldwide fame by playing Paul Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You. He has also established himself as a stand-up comedian and has entertained generations of fans with his brand of comedy and thus standing the test of time.

Born Name

Paul Reiser

Nick Name

Paul

Sun Sign

Aries

Born Place

New York City, New York, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Paul studied at a Jewish day school East Side Hebrew Institute in Manhattan. He completed his high school education at Stuyvesant High School.

He later attended Binghamton University and received his bachelor’s degree in music (piano, composition).

Occupation

Comedian, Actor, Television Writer, Musician

Family

  • Father – Samuel H. Reiser (Wholesale Health Food Distributor)
  • Mother – Helen Reiser (née Hollinger) (Homemaker) (Died in 2012)
  • Siblings – He has 3 sisters.
  • Others – Will Reiser (Younger Cousin Brother) (Screenwriter and Producer), Richard Epstein (Older Cousin Brother) (Legal Scholar and Professor at New York University), Morris Hollinger (Maternal Grandfather), Caroline Bercowitz (Maternal Grandmother)

Manager

Paul is represented by Rebecca Shapiro and Nina Lee of Shore Fire Media.

Genre

Pop

Instruments

Vocals, Piano

Labels

Muttley Bosco Records

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

82 kg or 181 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Paul Reiser has dated –

  • Paula Ravets (1987-Present) – Paul began dating actress Paula Ravets in 1987. They got married on August 21, 1988. Together, they are parents to two boys – Ezra Samuel Reiser (b. September 15, 1995) and Leon Reiser (b. 2000).
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    He has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry on both his parents’ side.

    Hair Color

    Black

    Due to his advancing age, his hair has turned more black and white.

    Eye Color

    Blue

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Dimpled smile

    Brand Endorsements

    Paul has done endorsement work for the following brands –

    • AT&T
    • IBM Computers
    • TV Land’s Family Table

    Religion

    Judaism

    Best Known For

    Playing memorable roles like Carter Burke in the film Aliens (1986), Michael Taylor in the sitcom My Two Dads, Paul Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You, Doug Getty in the Amazon TV series Red Oaks, and Dr. Sam Owens in the series Stranger Things

    First Album

    In 2010, Paul released his first album titled Unusual Suspects in collaboration with Julia Fordham.

    First Film

    He made his theatrical film debut in the comedy-drama film Diner as Modell in 1982.

    First TV Show

    In 1982, Paul made his first TV show appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

    Paul Reiser Favorite Things

    • Restaurant In L.A. – Bestia

    Source – CapitalGazette.com

    Paul Reiser Facts

  • He was included in the 77th spot in a list of ‘100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time’ by Comedy Central in 2004.
  • While studying in college, he used to perform stand-up comedy at New York clubs during summer breaks and from thereon, he found his calling as a comedian.
  • He named his production company Nuance Productions as an homage to his first film Diner in which his character had a discomfort with the word ‘Nuance’.
  • Paul put his musical skills to good use when he co-composed the theme song for his show Mad About You titled ‘The Final Frontier’ with Don Was. He even played the piano for the theme’s recording.
  • He has written 3 books – Couplehood (1994), Babyhood (1997), and Familyhood (2011) documenting his personal experiences at these 3 different stages in his life.
  • Visit his official website @ paulreiser.com.
  • Featured Image by Thomas Atilla Lewis / Flickr / CC BY-2.0

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