Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 12, 1968 (age 57)

Place of Birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As

Paul F. Thompkins

Paul Francis Tompkins

The Griz

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Paul F. Tompkins

Biography

Paul Francis Tompkins, born on September 12, 1968, in Philadelphia, is an American comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and improvisational skills. He's gained acclaim for his witty storytelling and has appeared on various television shows and podcasts, showcasing his comedic versatility and distinctive style. Tompkins is recognized for his quick wit, sharp humor, and engaging performances, solidifying his place in the comedy scene. Beyond stand-up, he's recognized for his work in improvisational comedy, notably as a frequent guest on the podcast "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and his own podcast "Spontaneanation," where he showcases his improvisational skills.

Filmography

2026TVStrip Lawas (voice)2025FilmThe Muppet Scriptmas Carolas Fozziwig 2025FilmOff Book: The Improvised Holiday Musical - The Tale of Moby Wickas Various 2025FilmThe Muppets Take Scripthattenas Fozzie Bear 2025TVHaunted Hotelas Additional Voices (voice)2025TVCrowd Controlas Self 2025TVAmy's Dead-End Dreamhouseas Dr. Flora / Dr. Scrumple 2025FilmThe Muppet Scriptas Fozzie Bear 2025TVYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manas Bentley Wittman (voice)2024FilmAge of Audioas Self 2024TVGastronautsas Self - Judge 2024FilmChris Grace: As Scarlett Johanssonas Paul F. Tompkins 2024TVSmartypantsas Self - Society Member 2024FilmThe Thundermans Returnas King Crab 2024FilmI'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Storyas Self (archive footage)2024TVAfter Midnightas Self 2023TVVery Important Peopleas David Hoyle Jr.2023FilmLove Virtuallyas Chatbot 2022FilmWeird: The Al Yankovic Storyas Gallagher 2022FilmOut of Officeas Mr. Donahue 2022TVPantheonas Pilot / Wynn (voice)2022FilmLEGO Star Wars Summer Vacationas Rad (voice)2022TVMake Some Noiseas Self - Player 2022FilmThe Bob's Burgers Movieas Short Carnie (voice)2022TVDirty Laundryas Self - Guest 2021TVThe Ghost and Molly McGeeas Ernie (voice)2021TVAda Twist, Scientistas Iggy's Dad (voice)2021TVVarietopia with Paul F. Tompkins 2021TVCentaurworldas Tail (voice)2021TVJellystone!as Magilla Gorilla (voice)2021TVRutherford Fallsas Professor Tobias James Kaufman 2021TVBirdgirlas Maître d'(voice)2021TVInvincibleas Narrator (voice)2021TVThe Great Northas Mr. Golovkin (voice)2020TVAunty Donna's Big Ol House of Funas Jukebox 2020TVStar Trek: Lower Decksas Hyde (voice)2020TVClose Enoughas Amazing Sardini (voice)2020TVDicktownas (voice)2020TVCentral Parkas Professor, Art Teacher (voice)2020FilmHate Mailas Preston 2019FilmBetween Two Ferns: The Movieas Burnt Millipede 2019TVGame Changeras Santa 2019TVSherman's Showcaseas Senator 2019TVTuca & Bertieas (voice)2019TVTheme Song Takeoveras Shorty (voice)2019TVThe Twilight Zone 2019FilmRiffTrax Live: Day of the Shorts: SF Sketchfest 2019as Self 2019TVMiracle Workersas Snake Oil Salesman 2018TVStar Wars Resistanceas Flanx (voice)2018TVLodge 49 2018TVBig City Greensas Justin (voice)2018FilmSecret of the Sundropas Shorty 2017TVDuckTalesas Gladstone Gander (voice)2017TVRoom 104as Louis 2017FilmRiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Partyas Self 2017TVBill Nye Saves the Worldas Self 2017TVBrockmireas Harold K. Finnegan 2017TVRapunzel's Tangled Adventureas Shorty (voice)2017TVDrive Shareas Ghost Passenger 2016FilmEar Buds: The Podcasting Documentaryas Self 2016TVSpeechlessas Dane 2016TVTake My Wifeas Paul 2016TVParty Legends 2016FilmTrump vs. Bernie: Debate for Americaas Moderator 2016FilmRifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016as Self 2016TVGreat Minds with Dan Harmonas Edgar Allan Poe 2016TVBajillion Dollar Propertie$as Dean Rosedragon 2015TVW/ Bob & Davidas Various Characters 2015FilmPaul F. Tompkins: Crying and Drivingas Himself 2015FilmHell and Backas Annoyed Lost Soul 2015TVBlindspotas Booky Bentley 2015TVLife in Piecesas York 2015FilmRegular Show: The Movieas Gino (voice)2015TVAnother Periodas Cole Bottoms 2015FilmRifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015as Himself 2015FilmThe Thrilling Adventure Hour Liveas Frank Doyle 2015FilmKill Me, Deadlyas Jaime 2015FilmThe Dramatics: A Comedyas Anton Campbell 2015FilmMisery Loves Comedyas Self 2014TVTalking Tom and Friendsas Reece (voice)2014FilmSex and Broadcastingas Self 2014TVblack-ishas Dr. Reagan 2014TVBoJack Horsemanas Mr. Peanutbutter / Marv / Virgil Van Cleef / Prescott / Andrew Garfield / Sandro / Dog Valet / Underwater Man / Concerned Man / Janitor / Bartholomew Scagsworth / Sloth Lawyer / Blimp Co-Pilot / Abortion Doctor / George Tickle / Giant Chocolate Oscar Guy / Actor #2 / Bird / Willie Wesleyan (voice)2014TVYou're the Worstas Paul F. Tompkins 2014TVGoing Deep with David Reesas Self 2014FilmJason Nash Is Marriedas Dr. Glen 2013FilmDoctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith 2013TVRick and Mortyas Lawyer (voice)2013TVNo, You Shut Up!as Self 2013TV@midnight with Chris Hardwickas Self 2013TVThe Thundermansas King Crab 2013TVBrooklyn Nine-Nineas Captain Orleans 2013FilmRing! Ring! Ring!as Mr. Mountabrother 2013FilmRiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013as Himself 2013FilmThe Adventures of Pete & Pete 20th Anniversary Reunion 2012FilmThe Bitter Buddhaas Self 2012TVComedy Bang! Bang!as The Cake Boss 2012FilmPaul F. Tompkins: Laboring Under Delusionsas Himself 2012TVKey & Peeleas Congressman 2012FilmTangled Ever Afteras Short Thug (voice)2011TVTalking Deadas Himself 2011TVLast Man Standingas Chester McAllister 2011FilmT is for Tantrumas Jerry 2011TVUp All Nightas Dave 2011TVBob's Burgersas Herman (voice)2010FilmTangledas Short Thug (voice)2010TVConanas Self 2010FilmRiffTrax Live: House on Haunted Hillas himself 2010TVRaising Hopeas Jeff 2010TVRegular Showas Voice on Record / Nice Friend (voice)2010FilmPaul F. Tompkins: You Should Have Told Meas Himself 2010FilmDronesas Jafe 2010FilmFantasia in Best Show Minor 2009FilmThe Informant!as FBI Special Agent Anthony D'Angelo 2009TVCommunityas Robert 2008TVTrue Jackson, VPas Royce Bingham 2008TVLewis Black's Root of All Evilas Self 2008FilmLargoas Self 2007FilmThere Will Be Bloodas Prescott 2007FilmAn Evening with Dr. Katz: Live from the Comedy Central Stageas Self 2007FilmHeckleras Self 2007FilmSuper High Meas Self 2007TVPushing Daisiesas Gunther Pinker 2007FilmAsssscatas Monologist 2007TVThe Sarah Silverman Program.as Paul 2006FilmTenacious D in The Pick of Destinyas Open Mic Host 2006FilmTenacious D: Time Fixersas Club Owner 2006FilmKidney Thievesas Dr. Fong 2005TVCriminal Mindsas Brian Garrity 2005TVToo Late with Adam Carolla 2005TVWeedsas Bob 2005TVKelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show 2005TVAmerican Dad!as Nordstorm Manager (voice)2005TVI Love the '90s: Part Deux 2004FilmNerd Hunter 3004as The Chief 2004FilmWake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movieas MC 2004TVThe Venture Bros.as Blue Morpho (voice)2004FilmAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundyas MC 2004TVIt's Twissletonas Admiral Telamachus (voice)2004TVBest Week Ever 2003TVI'm with Her 2003FilmBrainwarpas Whip-Head 2002FilmRun Ronnie Runas Safari Guy in TV 2001TVMurry Wilson: Rock 'n' Roll Dadas Murry Wilson (voice)2000TVAqua Teen Hunger Forceas Angel (voice)2000TVDAGas Sullivan Pope 2000TVCurb Your Enthusiasmas Andrew Berg 1999FilmMagnoliaas Chad (Seduce & Destroy) (voice)1999FilmLarry David: Curb Your Enthusiasmas Self 1999FilmPaul F. Tompkins: Driven to Drinkas Himself 1998TVComedy Central Presentsas Self 1998FilmJack Frostas Audience Member 1997TVPremium Blend 1997TVTenacious Das Paul 1997TVKing of the Hillas Professor Twilley (voice)1997FilmSkinsas Little John 1996FilmThe Hitmanas The Mark 1995TVMr. Show with Bob and Davidas Various 1995TVDr. Katz, Professional Therapistas Paul (voice)1995TVNewsRadioas Justice of the Peace 1993TVFrasieras Steve 1993TVLate Night with Conan O'Brienas Self - Comedy Guest 1989TVThe Simpsonsas Colby (voice)1983TVFriday Night Videos —FilmBambi Cottages