Paul F. Tompkins facts for kids
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Tompkins at the LA podcast festival in October 2012
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| Birth name | Paul Francis Tompkins |
| Born | September 12, 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Genres | Observational comedy |
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Janie Haddad
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Paul Francis Tompkins (born September 12, 1968) is an American comedian, actor, and writer. You might know him from TV shows like Mr. Show with Bob and David and Best Week Ever. He is also famous for his many appearances on podcasts.
Tompkins is well-known in the world of podcasts. He has appeared on Comedy Bang! Bang! over 200 times and has hosted his own popular shows. These include The Dead Authors Podcast and Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins. His podcast The Pod F. Tompkast was even named the #1 comedy podcast by Rolling Stone magazine in 2011.
One of his most famous roles was voicing Mr. Peanutbutter, a friendly yellow Labrador, on the Netflix animated show BoJack Horseman. He has also acted in movies like There Will Be Blood and The Informant!. In 2021, he had a regular role on the TV show Rutherford Falls.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Paul Francis Tompkins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the fifth of six children. He started doing comedy when he was only 17 years old. He was part of a comedy duo with his friend Rick Roman.
In 1994, Tompkins moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue his career. There, he met other comedians like Adam McKay and Jay Johnston. Tompkins and Johnston created a live sketch comedy show called "The Skates." This show got them noticed by Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, who hired them to write for the TV show Mr. Show with Bob and David in 1996.
Comedy Career
Stand-Up Comedy
Tompkins is known for his unique style of stand-up comedy. He often tells long, funny stories about everyday things. His comedy is a mix of storytelling and observational comedy, where he makes funny points about things people see every day.
He is also famous for his dapper style. He almost always performs in a suit and tie, which makes him stand out.
Tompkins performs regularly in Los Angeles, especially at a club called Largo. Since 2002, he has hosted a monthly show there called The Paul F. Tompkins Show, featuring many famous guests. He was also a big part of the Thrilling Adventure Hour, a show performed like an old-time radio play.
Acting and Writing
Tompkins was a writer and performer on Mr. Show with Bob and David from 1995 to 1998. The writers on the show were nominated for an Emmy Award in 1998.
He has appeared in many TV shows, including Frasier, Community, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He played a small role in the movie Magnolia and a larger role as Prescott in There Will Be Blood. He also appeared in the movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy as a cat show host.
Tompkins has said in interviews that he prefers acting over writing for other people.
Voice Acting
Tompkins has a very recognizable voice and has worked on many animated shows. He has voiced characters on King of the Hill and Bob's Burgers.
His most famous voice role is Mr. Peanutbutter on the Netflix series BoJack Horseman, which ran from 2014 to 2020. He also voiced the character Gladstone Gander in the new DuckTales series. In 2020, he began voicing Dr. Migleemo in the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks.
Podcasting King
Tompkins is sometimes called the "mayor of podcasts" because he has appeared on so many.
In 2010, he started his own podcast, The Pod F. Tompkast. It was a mix of his thoughts, clips from his live shows, and funny conversations between characters he voiced.
He has been a guest on Comedy Bang! Bang! more than 200 times, often playing characters like rapper Ice-T or composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. He also hosted Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins from 2015 to 2019, an improvised podcast.
Currently, he co-hosts the podcasts Threedom and The Neighborhood Listen. In 2020, he and his wife started a podcast called Stay F. Homekins.
Personal Life
Tompkins is married to actress Janie Haddad Tompkins. He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has helped with local political campaigns in Los Angeles.
Selected Film and TV Roles
Here are some of the movies and TV shows where you can see or hear Paul F. Tompkins.
Film
- Magnolia (1999) - Voice role
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) - Cat Show Competition Host
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) - Open Mic Host
- There Will Be Blood (2007) - Prescott
- The Informant! (2009) - FBI Agent Anthony D'Angelo
- Tangled (2010) - Shorty (voice)
- The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) - Short Carnie (voice)
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) - Gallagher
Television
- Mr. Show with Bob and David (1996–1998) - Various roles
- King of the Hill (2005) - Professor Twilley (voice)
- The Sarah Silverman Program (2007) - Paul / Police Officer No. 1
- Community (2010) - Robert
- Regular Show (2010–2012) - Various voices
- Bob's Burgers (2011–2019) - Randy (voice)
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012–2016) - Various roles
- BoJack Horseman (2014–2020) - Mr. Peanutbutter (voice)
- The Venture Bros. (2016–2018) - Blue Morpho (voice)
- DuckTales (2017–2021) - Gladstone Gander (voice)
- Tangled: The Series (2017–2020) - Shorty (voice)
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020–2024) - Dr. Migleemo (voice)
- Rutherford Falls (2021–2022) - Professor Tobias James Kaufman
- Jellystone! (2021–2025) - Magilla Gorilla (voice)
- The Simpsons (2022) - Colby Redfield (voice)
- Invincible (2023) - Narrator (voice)
See also
In Spanish: Paul F. Tompkins para niños
