Stephen Tobolowsky, a talented character actor, was born on May 30, 1951, in Dallas, Texas. Over the course of nearly three decades, he has accumulated a remarkable array of roles in films and television shows across a diverse range of genres.
Initially, Tobolowsky attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with the intention of studying geology. However, he soon found himself drawn to acting and later attended the University of Illinois for one year.
During his early career, Tobolowsky primarily worked in theater, where he wrote and directed several plays, including "Two Idiots in Hollywood" and "True Stories". His film career gained momentum in the 1980s, thanks to roles in "The Philadelphia Experiment" (1984),"Nobody's Fool" (1986),"Spaceballs" (1987),and "Mississippi Burning" (1988).
Since then, Tobolowsky has appeared in numerous popular movies, including "Bird on a Wire" (1990),"Basic Instinct" (1992),"Groundhog Day" (1993),"Radioland Murders" (1994),"Murder in the First" (1995),"Mr. Magoo" (1997),"The Insider" (1999),"Memento" (2000),"Freaky Friday" (2003),"Garfield: The Movie" (2004),and "Wild Hogs" (2007). He has also made significant contributions to the world of voice acting, most notably as Uncle Ubb in "The Lorax" (2012).
Tobolowsky has been equally prolific in television, appearing on a wide range of shows, including "Seinfeld" (1989),"Mad About You" (1992),"Chicago Hope" (1994),"The Practice" (1997),and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000). He has also had recurring roles on "CSI: Miami" (2002),"Deadwood" (2004),"Heroes" (2006),"Californication" (2007),and "Glee" (2009).
Tobolowsky is married to fellow actor Ann Hearn.
