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Paul Reiser The American actor, comedian and author is best known for his role in the hit classic sitcom "Mad About You". Reiser first rose to fame as a stand-up comedian performing in New York City comedy clubs during university summer breaks, where he was active in theater and majored in music. TV credits in "My Two Dads" and the British TV drama "My Two Sons" soon followed.One of his more notable roles came in 1982, in the classic James Cameron sequel "Aliens", playing a treacherous company executive. However, his most famed role was as the lead and creator of "Mad About You" alongside Helen Hunt. THe sitcom became a classic and was so successful that in the final 1999 season, he and Hunt were paid US$1 million per episode. In addition to acting, Reiser is also an author and has penned two books: "Couplehood", about the ups and downs of being in a committed relationship, and "Babyhood", about the toils and joys of having a baby. Couplehood was unique in the fact it started on page 145. Reiser explains this is to give the reader a false sense of accomplishment. Resier married Paula Ravets in 1988; they have two sons together, Ezra and Leon. Back to Paul Reisers Index |