David Paymer
| Born | August 30, 1954 |
| Hometown | Oceanside, New York, United States |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Liz Georges |
| Parents | Marvin E. Paymer |
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‘Bad Shabbos’ Review: An Interfaith Couple Survive a Sabbath Meal They Will Never Forget
- Set in the well-heeled part of New York’s Upper West Side Jewish community, Tribeca Festival audience award winner “Bad Shabbos” is an entertaining, fast-paced comedy about a Sabbath dinner gone terribly awry. After four previous indie features, director Daniel Robbins should score wider distribution with this tender look at several generations of modern Jews trying …
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Crime of the Century (1996 film) | Nominated |
| 1996 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Nixon (film) | Nominated |
| 1996 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Get Shorty (film) | Nominated |
| 1993 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Mr. Saturday Night | Nominated |
| 1993 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Mr. Saturday Night | Nominated |
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