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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