Paul Provenza Biography (1957-)
Born July 31, 1957, in New York, NY. Addresses: Agent: Agency for thePerforming Arts, 9200 West Sunset Blvd., #900, Los Angeles, CA 90069-3604.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor, comedian, writer
- Birth Details
- July 31, 1957
- New York, New York, United States
Famous Works
- CREDITS
- Television Appearances
- Series
- Dave Hanley, Pursuit of Happiness, ABC, 1987-1988
- Casey Clark, Facts of Life, 1987-1988
- Host, Comics Only, Comedy Central, 1991
- Patrick Arcola, Empty Nest, NBC, 1992-1993
- Dr. Phillip "Phil" Capra, Northern Exposure, CBS, 1994-1995
- Lounge Lizards, Comedy Central, 1996
- Parker Meridian, Beggars and Choosers, Showtime, 1999
- Movies
- Stephen Talbot, Under the Influence (also known as Adult Children of Alcoholics), CBS, 1986
- Specials
- Paul Provenza: The Incredible Man-Boy, Showtime, 1991
- The Search for the New Ideal Man, ABC, 1992
- Free to Laugh: A Comedy and Music Special for Amnesty International, Lifetime, 1992
- Host, Elvis, U.S.A., TBS, 1993
- Harley Davidson's 90th Birthday Blast, Showtime, 1993
- Host, CBS Sneak Peek II, CBS, 1994
- Host, CBS Sneak Peek III, CBS, 1994
- Phobophilia: The Love of Fear (also known as Penn & TellerPhobophilia: The Love of Fear), 1995
- Episodic
- Todd Sterling, "Second Banana," Charles in Charge, 1989
- The Midnight Hour, CBS, 1990
- London Underground, Comedy Central, 1991
- The A-List, Comedy Central, 1992
- Ethan, "Magic Joel," Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, ABC, 1996
- Adolfo, "Quentin Goes Home," 413 Hope St., Fox, 1997
- Steve Onorato, "Let Bartlet Be Bartlet," The West Wing, NBC, 2000
- Steve Onorato, "Mandatory Minimums," The West Wing, NBC, 2000
- Also appeared as Ricky DeMaria, "Miami Squeeze," Miami Vice; and Zak Mason, "Just Lie Back," Deadline.
- Pilots
- Jimmy Scanlon, Blue Jeans, ABC, 1980
- The Facts, CBS, 1982
- Herkie Burke, Back Together, CBS, 1984
- Paul, Nothing Upstairs, CBS, 1990
- Television Work
- Producer, Paul Provenza: The Incredible Man-Boy (special), Showtime, 1991
- Coproducer, Comics Only (series), Comedy Central, 1991
- Film Appearances
- Byron, Odd Jobs, TriStar, 1986
- Joey, Survival Quest, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1990
- Larry, Strictly Business, Warner Bros., 1991
- Transvestite apartment manager, The Shot, Bread & Water Productions, 1996
- Anthony, Chow Bella, 1996
- Crispin Maraschino, Plump Fiction, Legacy Releasing Corp., 1997
- Darin, Nothing Sacred, 1997
- Brother, Ted, 1998
- Stanley Diggers, The Hungry Bachelors Club, Regent Entertainment,1999
- Dr. Jonathan Baldwin, Fixing Frank, 2001
- Stage Appearances
- Jerry Goldstein, Only Kidding!, Susan Bloch Theatre, New York City, 1988 then Westside Arts Theatre, New York City, 1989
- The Kiss At City Hall, Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA, 2000
- Also appeared as Abbie Hoffman, The Chicago Conspiracy Trial, Odyssey Theatre, Los Angeles.
- Major Tours
- Pablo Picasso, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, North American cities,1996-1998
- WRITINGS
- Television Series
- Comics Only, Comedy Central, 1991
- Television Movies
- Elvis, U.S.A., TBS, 1993