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Paul Scheer

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Paul Scheer

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Born January 31, 1976Age 50

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Paul Scheer is an American comedian, actor and writer who co-created and starred in MTV’s Human Giant. The series paired character comedy with filmed absurdity; his archived work includes Bill in Shutterbugs Episode 2 and an Illusionator magician in Grandpa. He also has a writing credit on the latter sketch.

Scheer’s other television work includes The League, Black Monday and the action parody NTSF:SD:SUV::. He co-hosts the film podcasts How Did This Get Made? and Unspooled and wrote the memoir Joyful Recollections of Trauma. His career combines ensemble acting, sketch creation, directing, voice work and discussion of movies.

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