Stephen Tobolowsky is, so to speak, a cult favorite. Not a media giant, but he is still a great actor who ranges from Ned Ryerson (the annoying insurance guy Bill Murray meets) in Groundhog Day to Sammy Jankis in Memento. In every role he does, he gives his all. Although he starred in movies, such as The Country Bears, he is still an underused actor. Three cheers for Stephen Tobolowsky!
TRIVIA FACTS ABOUT STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY:
-Played Principal Flutie in the unaired Buffy the Vampire Slayer pilot episode.
-Was a high school Debate champion.
-Turned down the role of Al in Home Improvement.
-One of the hundred coolest people in L.A. by Buzz Magazine in the 1990's.
-Was held hostage by gunpoint at a supermarket.
-Almost murdered twice in the same week by different people.
-Nominated for Tony awards in 2002.
FILMOGRAPHY:
Freaky Friday (2003)-Mr. Bates
View from the Top, A (2003)-Frank Thomas
"Kingpin" (2003)-Dr. Klein's lawyer
National Security (2003)-Billy Narthax
Adaptation. (2002)-Ranger Steve Neely
Country Bears, The (2002)-Norbert Barrington
Par 6 (2002)-T.T. Riley
Love Liza (2002)-Tom Bailey
Gene Pool (2001) (TV)-Walter Westfield
Day the World Ended, The (2001) (TV)-Ed Turner
It Is What It Is (2001)-Dr. Martin Ullberg
"Black River" (2001) (TV)-Mayor
On the Edge (2001) (TV)-Tom
Freddy Got Fingered (2001) (uncredited)-Uncle Neil