Stephen Tobolowsky

**Stephen Harold Tobolowsky**, born May 30, 1951, is an acclaimed American character actor revered for his roles in notable films such as the insurance agent Ned Ryerson in _Groundhog Day_ and the amnesiac Sammy Jankis in _Memento_. His television prominence extends to a variety of characters including Commissioner Hugo Jarry in _Deadwood_, Bob Bishop in _Heroes_, Sandy Ryerson in _Glee_, Stu Beggs in _Californication_ and White Famous, "Action" Jack Barker in _Silicon Valley_, Dr. Leslie Berkowitz in _One Day at a Time_, Principal Earl Ball in _The Goldbergs_, and Dr. Schulman in _The Mindy Project_. He is also a writer, hosting a monthly audio podcast, _The Tobolowsky Files_, which showcases autobiographical stories of his acting and personal life. He's authored three books, The Dangerous Animals Club, Cautionary Tales, and My Adventures with God. Stephen was born in Dallas, Texas and showed early talent in baseball before a childhood illness ended his athletic dreams. He moved onto theatre and graduated from Justin F. Kimball High School and Southern Methodist University, later acquiring a master's degree from the University of Illinois in 1975. Aside from acting, he also directed plays in New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and even co-wrote the film _True Stories_. His podcast, _The Tobolowsky Files_ debuted in 2009 and was picked up by Public Radio International in 2012. Throughout his career, he has starred in over 200 films and numerous television projects.